Replacing a cracked tile on a new, without damaging the rest

If your kitchen or bathroom tiles cracked one, which spoils the appearance of the entire room, you should not expose the wall full of tiles replaced. one tile is sufficient to replace on the exact same new, but it is important to do everything carefully and do not damage other surrounding.

Before you get started, you need to prepare the workplace, as well as advise you to wear protective equipment. On the floor, lay down plastic wrap or ordinary oilcloth. Wear a dust mask and gloves

We need some tools. In particular, a small needle file, chisel stationery knife and a drill.

With the help of clerical knife and needle files, remove the grout around the perimeter of the damaged tiles. First with a knife make an incision across the length of the grout, and then remove its needle files. Of course you can use the Angle machine or grinder, but a high risk of damage to adjacent tiles, and the dust will be very much, so it's best to do it manually.

After removal of the drill and take grout select a drill with a diameter as large as possible. Drill center tile. Next, take a chisel and from the center of the hole with a hammer begin to knock the tile pieces. Hammer blows must be weak without fanaticism.

Removing the spoiled tile, clean the area of ​​its attachment to the old glue solution and irregularities. Take a new level and help make sure that it was on par with the rest.

Making sure that the tiles lie flat, put on her adhesive solution throughout its area and replace the old one, crushing a few seconds hands. replacement tiles ready. The maximum time the procedure takes 15-20 minutes.