Removing and replacing a broken ceramic tile isn’t that difficult if you have matching tile leftover from the original installation. Here’s how to go about it:

  1. Remove Grout: First isolate the broken tile from the rest of the floor by using a hammer and chisel to remove the grout around the tile.
  2. Remove Tile: Use the hammer and chisel to remove part of the tile, then position the chisel under the remaining tile and tap and pry it to remove it from the subfloor.
  3. Remove Adhesive: Use a putty knife or chisel to remove the old adhesive on the subfloor.
  4. Clean Floor: Use a shop vac to thoroughly clean the area of the broken tile.
  5. Apply Adhesive: Apply all-purpose thin-set tile adhesive to the subfloor in the tile area with a notched trowel.
  6. Position New Tile: Put the new tile in place, making sure the margins around the tile are equal and the tile is flush and level with the rest of the floor.
  7. Allow to Set: Allow the tile adhesive to set for several hours.
  8. Apply Grout: Apply grout to the margins with a rubber float.
  9. Remove Excess Grout: Remove any excess grout while wet using a damp sponge.
  10. Clean Existing Grout: If needed, clean the old grout with a bleach solution to match the new grout.
  11. Seal Grout: Once the grout has dried for the recommended period of time, seal it with a grout sealer to prevent staining.

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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