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How to Replace a Cracked Floor Tile | Ask This Old House
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Күн бұрынAsk This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates the correct way to replace a cracked kitchen floor tile.
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Time: 2 days
Cost: $75
Skill Level: Moderate
Tools List for Replacing Cracked Floor Tiles:
- Utility knife [amzn.to/2MPXgHj]
- Cold chisel [amzn.to/2MOrdrj]
- Hammer [amzn.to/2KhAu95]
- Bucket [amzn.to/2RfSx05]
- Notched trowel [amzn.to/2MPXoXj]
- Level [amzn.to/2RkKkYC]
- Rubber float [amzn.to/2WBolxq]
Shopping List:
- Replacement tile [amzn.to/2IfEIvz]
- Sponge [amzn.to/2X94wSB]
- Acrylic floor adhesive [amzn.to/2XlcXdG]
- Pre-mixed grout [amzn.to/2KN5RI0]
Steps:
1. Cut the grout around the damaged tile carefully with a utility knife.
2. Place the cold chisel on the deepest crack in the tile and carefully hit it with the hammer until the cold chisel is underneath the tile. Watch the grout lines around the tile to ensure the grout and surrounding tiles don’t also crack.
3. Slowly pry the tile up with the cold chisel. Once it’s up, remove the rest of the tile with your hands. The tile is very sharp, so be extra cautious while removing the tile.
4. Remove any loose adhesive remaining on the floor. Dampen a sponge and clean the floor.
5. Apply the acrylic floor adhesive generously to the floor. Use the flat side of the notched trowel to spread it out evenly, then use the notched side to groove the adhesive.
6. Place the new tile on the floor. Make sure it is level with the rest of the floor.
7. Clean the excess adhesive off the tile and the surrounding area. Let it dry for a few hours.
8. Grout the tile into the floor using the rubber float. Apply the grout into the cracks diagonally.
9. Use a round handle and drag it along the new grout lines to give it a clean, finished look.
10. Clean off the excess the grout with a damp sponge and let it cure overnight.
Resources:
Finding a matching tile can be difficult. Look on the underside of the tile for clues and bring the tile with you to local hardware stores and tile shops when looking for a match.
Everything Tom used to replace the tile, including the cold chisel, hammer, notched trowel, and grout can be found at home centers.
The acrylic base Tom used in place of thinset is Acrylpro Professional Tile Adhesive, manufactured by Custom Building Products (www.custombuil.... It can be found at most home centers.
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@anneoneill280 5 жыл бұрын
Whenever I'm stressed, I watch This Old Home. Tommy has a solution to every problem. He measures twice and cuts once. What was broken is whole again and all is right in the world.
@imkindaagamer8295 2 жыл бұрын
Be aware if you using acrylic adhesive the cure time will be much longer than using mortar. If you are a first time DIYer like myself I recommend using premixed thin mortar. Also use mortar if you are replacing more than 1 tile next to each other. And gently press down the tile using your hands don’t step on it. All the adhesive will come out the side of tiles. I made few mistakes and had to redo it. ☹️
@MikeTheMaker1 6 жыл бұрын
You really got lucky with the extra tile. I have never had that happen when working in remodeling. I swear every tile goes out of service the day after you buy it
@oakmen4604 6 жыл бұрын
This is perfect, cause I bought our house this year with cracked tiles and spares in the garage. I’m sure buying them would be difficult to find.
@MikeTheMaker1 6 жыл бұрын
Bernhard Jordan we always left extras behind but when people called us out for contract work, we even left hard wood floors. No one ever had extras and they got real pissy when we told them they don’t make that tile anymore, and we have to mix and match now.
@oakmen4604 6 жыл бұрын
Wait a minute, I’m sure he laid that tile improperly. That will all cause air pockets, making the tile sound hollow, and have less structural integrity, being weaker. Maybe I’m wrong, this is a patch job and not a fresh install.
@MikeTheMaker1 6 жыл бұрын
Oakmen for a single tile like that there isn’t much more you can do. As long as you wiggle the tile back and forth enough most of the air will come out. The trick is keeping the trowel marks even and the same height, the adhesive will mush out evenly and set properly.
@MikeTheMaker1 6 жыл бұрын
Matching color drove us crazy, you can't take a picture of it since the lighting never allows the colors to match up and the only thing we could do is bring a bunch of samples to the site or bring a piece back to the store.
@chidrole 6 жыл бұрын
You learn something new everyday. When I replace a tile I use a 20 pound sledgehammer full swing!
@logant7985 6 жыл бұрын
Chidrole foxbody
@MAGAMAN 5 жыл бұрын
Your tiles were probably put in correctly. A tile should never come up as easy as this one did.
@kevinjr.8768 4 жыл бұрын
When I replace a title I use a 1 ton wrecking ball
@jawtheshark 5 жыл бұрын
This may be the best explanation I've seen on KZfaq with just simple tools.
@valjean76 Жыл бұрын
had to wade through several videos that were clearly just ads for whatever gadget to find one that just teaches you to fix the thing.
@alandjamal5874 6 жыл бұрын
I love how it’s 3 am my time and I’m sure I’d never use this but still watched it
@roger6703 6 жыл бұрын
2:15 same thought exactly
@jonathonphillips5832 4 жыл бұрын
aland jamal joatnh
@BradPow 6 жыл бұрын
We're so blessed to have so many experts weighing in on this!
@ben-vf 6 жыл бұрын
BradPow apologies lol
@babylove8541 4 жыл бұрын
I love watching "This old house" these guys really knows their stuff👍👍
@liveinms9949 2 жыл бұрын
I love how he showed this with simple tools and not $500 of electrical equipment
@richardkaufman1643 6 жыл бұрын
When I had flooring /tile installed I insisted on extra tiles and grout be left for me and it has saved me several times. I also took a tile from behind refrigerator to do a repair.
@vvalasek 2 жыл бұрын
I seriously need this guy to come and replace my cracked tiles lol - he did a great job
@kaelobrien5311 5 жыл бұрын
Thx KZfaq for recommending this to me instead of sleeping
@ToutCQJM 5 жыл бұрын
Tom is so pleasant to watch and listen to.
@aug.jam.1 4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha loved the joke at the end, especially Tommy's reaction haha
@dvader3000 5 жыл бұрын
Ok Lady that will be 1000 dollars.
@karenyounger2314 5 жыл бұрын
CD ROD "it's the experience your payin' for ma'am"
@REVerbtalk 5 жыл бұрын
@@karenyounger2314 "Hell no, your prices are too high. I can call Carl The Fix it guy and he can make the playground rocks match my tile." ... Calls back 3 days later because Carl ran with her money and changed his number
@moplayz-2ube175 5 жыл бұрын
CD ROD she ritch
@angelicaj1443 5 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@jonnykroneks3798 5 жыл бұрын
350 minimum
@micaonyx5301 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks this is so much easier. The last guy I just watched was too complicated and said you need about five or six different tools.
@erickmontoya2627 5 жыл бұрын
I've worked in tile setting for many years and it's easier to remove the grout with an angle grinder
@galady8632 3 жыл бұрын
Erick ... Whenever possible I believe they strive to focus on repairs using less expensive and more readily available items in many homes. Plus some people might be hesitant to use a grinder.
@johanizquierdo9111 6 жыл бұрын
Wow that handle technique was awesome
@Alyn4220 6 жыл бұрын
It's not very often I disagree with Tom but, he didn't apply the thin set properly. You should always trowel in the same direction so you don't trap air. Also he should have spread a thin layer across the back of the tile to ensure proper adhesion. That's probably the reason the last tile failed.
@justanotherguy8791 6 жыл бұрын
yes back butter the tile. Especially for a small one that can easily pop out
@calebburns4346 6 жыл бұрын
The last tile failed also because it was laid over plywood. Ply wood expands and contacts and weakens the thin set bond between the wood and the floor
@MoneyManHolmes 6 жыл бұрын
That’s correct. The plywood is also why the grout was breaking and popping out all over the room.
@elluiz464 6 жыл бұрын
BoardsByTheBay yup not to mention there is no cement board under the tile it is on plywood expect the tile to come off again real soon
@kenk8215 6 жыл бұрын
Does it matter that he was using an acrylic tile adhesive as opposed to traditional thin set?
@thekaduu 6 жыл бұрын
Tommy is the MAN!
@helenclough4926 Жыл бұрын
I love your channel! Thank you for this. I don’t need to replace floor tiles but I do have some patching to do on my bathroom walls. I also loved your video where you did a Dutchman’s joint to patch a hole in some skirting. I’m a trained plasterer and decorator and have only done a smidgen of carpentry. Tiny bit of tiling patch for my old landlord once but nothing major in either of these areas. Your videos are massively helpful. Thanks. X
@TechDanZ 6 жыл бұрын
"That's fantastic"
@FA-sr6lx 5 жыл бұрын
Lol
@johnnyfeathers2567 6 жыл бұрын
I use my rorozip tool when I replace broken tiles, it works like a charm!
@afa6361 Жыл бұрын
I love this guy. These videos are so informative and soothing.
@Robert19951213 5 жыл бұрын
I do nothing related to this work, but I'm glad I have the knowledge to do so
@rob3125 5 жыл бұрын
Thank's for the tip Tom 👍👍👍👍👍 Now i learned how to replace my broken tiles on my bathroom walls.
@commandokent 4 жыл бұрын
Love the question portion at the end. That actually answered a couple of questions I had while watching. Thanks!
@nsvaluto48328 6 жыл бұрын
I forgot what Tommy said about what thin set to replace that tile thanks Nick
@ellenhorovitz3517 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you that was so helpful since I have extra tile and one cracked … so now I know how to replace the tile I have!
@khuramhussain7802 6 жыл бұрын
One lesson to learn from this is keep some extra tiles, just incase any tile gets damaged.
@DIYNate 3 жыл бұрын
That was helpful - now to see if I can find my matching tile I am sure is hidden somewhere in this house. Thanks for making good, helpful content - I always enjoy your videos! - DIYNate
@markb448 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom! I have five broken tiles in my house. I'm lucky to have seven spare tiles. Guess I have my work cut out for me this weekend.
@68camarorsss33 6 жыл бұрын
I love the armchair contractors in this channels comment section!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👍 It really is the best!
@joshorjosh 6 жыл бұрын
PatsCelticsFan yeah it's crazy, it's almost like some of us do tile and tile repairs for a living.
@mlo7609 5 жыл бұрын
Arm chair contractor !!! Straight up made me laugh
@gabhandebrun1871 5 жыл бұрын
68CamaroRS/SS Fuckin a right pal!! Watching way to much vids proper coverage,backbuttering Trowel direction➕adhesive Proper Surface area➕grouting fk sake Arm chair isn’t the word more like wheelchair ♿️ contractors 😂 no offense to any one in s wheelchair by the way‼️ just does my nut sack in the bloke in the was just repairing one bleeding tile Jesus take the wheel‼️
@chameleonlover4967 5 жыл бұрын
crazy the stuff you come across sitting on the pooper.. Thanks Todd!!
@Hashim-G 3 жыл бұрын
They skipped over the part people have the most problem with. Removing the old cement. That was the entire reason I was watching this video. To see how they done that
@reb2322 3 ай бұрын
Elbow grease and a sharp flat chisel!
@ullgeologist 8 ай бұрын
“That’s fantastic!” “That’s fantastic!” “That’s fantastic!”
@tobimiller9822 5 жыл бұрын
0:32 DAMNNNNN HER SHOES ARE FIRE AF🤠
@attilathehun5209 2 жыл бұрын
This channel always go the easy Peasy style! Thumbs up
@bettyescookingchannel 5 жыл бұрын
Great instructions on how to replace cracked tiles.
@angel-cd1nm 5 жыл бұрын
These vids are So satisfying
@chicagowsox212 3 жыл бұрын
Let’s just end all the arguments. Tom Silva for President 2020
@verdatum 5 жыл бұрын
Man, that is satisfying to watch.
@kazzuo32 5 жыл бұрын
This is so cool I use to be obsess about this show.
@cmetube 5 жыл бұрын
I love how you don't use expensive power tools!
@andrewilson7538 3 жыл бұрын
Mr Tommy's the man.🔨👍
@stacyhackney6100 6 жыл бұрын
Tommy made it look easy. Thank you sir.
@skyfrost_rouge1216 6 жыл бұрын
Omg you guys have a youtube channel i love watching you on create
@j2xosorio24 4 жыл бұрын
4:14 The way he splats that chunk of motar to the floor always gets me 😂
@DreyDreyDrey 5 жыл бұрын
He skipped the 45 mins of cleaning out all of the old and adhesive.
@jasweb147 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, that part takes a while to get up the old mortar or mastic. I use a carbide bit on my Dremel Multimax. Cheers!
@miagi84 4 жыл бұрын
Well, it's better than watching paint dry I guess. He actually explained that part and showed the finish before applying the acrylic set.
@joea4371 5 жыл бұрын
I love her shoes! Danskos are the best clogs
@iluvgtasan 5 жыл бұрын
Who else is burying a body under their kitchen and needs to learn how to replace tiles?
@gabbylecious 5 жыл бұрын
iluvgtasan Me
@Axxetto 5 жыл бұрын
Me
@finnparker1896 5 жыл бұрын
Nice try FBI
@aaronmaruri 5 жыл бұрын
FBI OPEN UP!
@edttt4491 4 жыл бұрын
Gonna miss Roger, always helped me get the compost just right with the best bodies. Back yard looks great.
@KevinRay_man 5 жыл бұрын
The only thing tommy *CAN’T* do is a poor quality job lol the man is the definition of pro.
@AStanton1966 3 жыл бұрын
I used to have a plumber and he was fond of saying, "Sometimes we get lucky."
@wnelowet 2 ай бұрын
Thank you. Please demo when not leel to next tile.
@userdjl Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised he didn't comment on how poorly the old tile adhered to the mortar.
@anthonyarroyo2672 6 жыл бұрын
I love you guys I’ve save so much money and gain so much knowledge
@gx2entertainment420 6 жыл бұрын
Wow, in the hood that crack is staying there until someone new moves in
@cutesybunnny 5 жыл бұрын
Double G Gaming most people don't fix tiny tile cracks lol
@Gr8Layks 5 жыл бұрын
The two people who commented above me need to see a psychologist.
@billyrowe0064 4 жыл бұрын
Wow ain't I in the same position. Then I really thought so when she said the old owners left tile in the basement. Hey me too! Just as I was going to message them and ask if we can do a video with tiles, I found this.
@vivianpang5096 3 жыл бұрын
for good adhesion, especially with large tiles, the trowel should only be drawn in one direction.
@blanchebreaker5062 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent techniques !
@Juan-nq2jp 5 жыл бұрын
“That’s fantastic”
@majordoughnut6881 6 жыл бұрын
This man is everyone's granddad
@sywy612 5 жыл бұрын
Gunner Haverfield 😂👌🏼
@Mackandal- 3 жыл бұрын
9:54 What a jab 😂😂😂
@lindap8500 3 жыл бұрын
I love this show
@heroknaderi 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@siiNke 6 жыл бұрын
tiles on a wood ? just when i thought i have seen it all
@Ariccio123 6 жыл бұрын
Saw that once in my bathroom. I only did because it (of course) went to shit over the years
@daleleibfried8648 6 жыл бұрын
marax you must not do houses for a living, it happens a lot. Not right but, very common
@oldtwinsna8347 6 жыл бұрын
done all the time for hack jobs - looks just fine when it's done. long term is another question but when you just pretty stuff up to reap in $ it doesn't matter.
@kc0jtl 6 жыл бұрын
Thought the same thing, need concrete board at least.
@aliciadelfino4670 5 жыл бұрын
It's not cheaply made.. it's common in New England house building as houses need to flex more up here with the freeze/thaw... not many houses built on slabs up here.
@tonymoysi7835 6 жыл бұрын
Ive never seen a utility knife utilised for so many things!
@ProPlayer-wq3nu 6 жыл бұрын
All that for just a little crack
@2nsouth567 6 жыл бұрын
Pro Player 1⃣ I was thinking the samething
@MinecraftPro97k 6 жыл бұрын
Pro Player 1⃣ It CANNOT be fixed..
@delz3501 6 жыл бұрын
why do think it cannot be fixed- I disagree
@MinecraftPro97k 6 жыл бұрын
den d I tried fixing a tile, it was a fail...
@delz3501 6 жыл бұрын
If the substrate underneath is not stable then no amount of thinset can remedy the situation
@jifpeanutbutter1549 6 жыл бұрын
This was intense.
@DougCeleste 4 жыл бұрын
Lucky he did not cut himself removing those old tile pieces which are sharp. I would have worn some gloves for that. I noticed that when the tile pieces were being removed, some of the grout from the adjacent tile was also coming up. Good advice by him to the homeowner to remove and replace the old grout.
@Beeza56 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, just what I neede to see.
@chrichico 5 жыл бұрын
Wow. this is a great video! thank you for sharing. I can't wait to fix my tile :D
@SanchosKiddo 3 жыл бұрын
5:08 (Tom drops the tile) "AW GAWD DAMMIT!"
@erinlee2528 5 жыл бұрын
They removed part of my floor. Hey put that back right now. I'm crying . Lol
@atomatom6442 6 жыл бұрын
Very talented sir
@ByersLeafguard 6 жыл бұрын
That was really lucky to have extra tiles!
@noonce 5 жыл бұрын
My adhesive had to be roto hammered with a chisel, here the camera just changes to the next scene and the adhesive is all dust 😂
@Brad_R Жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@annalupinski260 4 жыл бұрын
Good information
@Josui1471 3 жыл бұрын
Why didn’t find this video earlier? I just returned all the extra tiles after the renovation.
@pluckingtheinterwebs970 5 жыл бұрын
FANTASTIC
@kamsayain3990 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing .
@kevinclayton1974 4 жыл бұрын
Never knew Tommy did tile work
@johnson1573 5 жыл бұрын
good job
@benperez743 6 жыл бұрын
i dont even own a tile, why am i here
@ben-vf 6 жыл бұрын
I am triggered when tiles dont get back buttered . Some tilers say its not necessary, I can tell you it certainly improves bond and reduces drum . Once I started back buttering it just feels like a short cut if I dont .
@ben-vf 6 жыл бұрын
Jaime F no not necessary. The tile glue needs to applied tight to the back of the tile , almost like you are forcing it into the pores , then a lite skim over and you are good to go. If you are laying mosaics then a light skim over the back of the sheet is a must in my opinion.
@marcosdetampa6796 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I thought you had to only back butter natural stone?
@ben-vf 6 жыл бұрын
Any of the large format rectified tiles that are so popular these days I like to back butter and like you said natural stone . It's not something you have to do . I know from experience it pretty much guarantees a better job.
@Chris-oz5md 6 жыл бұрын
ben jarmin if you know how to actually set a tile down and use enough adhesive backbuttering isn’t necessary. The adhesive you place down on the floor is going to stick to the tile regardless again with proper technique. The only reason you think you actually cover “100%” of the tile when you backbutter, place it, and pick it back up is because you don’t see the trowel lines.
@ben-vf 6 жыл бұрын
I bet your a great gamer.
@still34u 6 жыл бұрын
so am I the only who saw the tile next to it coming up as he was pulling out the big piece? ..
@angel-cd1nm 5 жыл бұрын
still34u nope
@brooksfarris2778 5 жыл бұрын
Yup, the whole floor is trash. No backer board. Tile on wood. Not going to hold. No wonder the one piece came out so easy. Nothing is stuck.
@alaal-badran7401 5 жыл бұрын
I Wish you shaw how you removed the old adhesive.
@japan-e9j 6 жыл бұрын
Perfect job
@c8pinchaslipsky580 4 жыл бұрын
I need this help exactly
@SPdesi1 6 жыл бұрын
Great video, but you didn't explain how to remove old mortar from under the tile.
@cup_and_cone 6 жыл бұрын
He forgot to tell her spill a plate of food on it. That'll help get the color matching the others, especially in a kitchen.
@rhoppe5986 6 жыл бұрын
thechosendude lol
@redpine8665 4 жыл бұрын
Sometimes the mismatched grout ends up far more noticeable than the small crack in a tile.
@jayc4715 3 жыл бұрын
Nah..it all turns black when it gets dirty anyways
@edgargonzalez1161 5 жыл бұрын
I'm doing this in the AM.
@tattoosfromgrease 4 ай бұрын
Should there have been cement board under the tile? Plywood will expand and contract? Just curious
@SELondonUSA Жыл бұрын
Good video and comments. Is there any reason that this technique would not work with 3x12 inch marble tiles set with thinset over Hardie backer on a 3/4 inch plywood base? Thanks.
@neil340 6 жыл бұрын
why score only 2 sides of the tile instead of all 4?
@johnbell1246 3 жыл бұрын
Tile guy 30 years, absolutely correct. Do ALL 4 SIDES.but scrape much much more,maybe use angle grinder also.Safer.otherwise the domino effect of breaking tiles happens.
@christosvolikakis1523 2 жыл бұрын
I’m doing exactly this at my fathers house. You don’t need to chip or sand away the old adhesive just the loose pieces? MeaningYou can just simply trowel over the old adhesive with new adhesive ?
@whiskeypete7875 3 жыл бұрын
When trowel combing the thinset or adhesive, you're only supposed to comb in one direction or your tile will not get proper coverage, that tile is going to break loose
@nukelaloosh4795 5 жыл бұрын
fantastic
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