Trigger
Cracked or chipped floor/wall tile
Who does it
DIY
Est. time
2-3 hrs (+ cure time)
Est. cost
$10-20 per tile
Difficulty
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Step by step
Remove grout around the damaged tile with a grout saw.
Carefully break and chisel out the cracked tile, protecting neighbors.
Scrape old mortar/adhesive from the subfloor flat.
Apply new thin-set mortar and press the replacement tile into place, using spacers.
Let cure, then apply matching grout and seal once fully dry.
Video guide
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