Damaged kitchen tile

[Stanton]

Hey guys,

Pictured is a tile with a hole in it. We have underfloor heating and I am wondering if I can replace the tile and if so what’s best to use and how’s it best to go about doing it? I’ve never removed or laid a tile before and especially over underfloor heating

Any help/advice is greatly appreciated

Kind regards

John

 

[CBW]

Do you have another tile of the same batch to replace it with?

 

[Stanton]

I don’t physically but I can get a replacement one from B&Q as they still stock them

 

[conny]

So long as they don't interlock with the tiles surrounding them it should be pretty easy to replace it with a new one.
You will need to break out the rest of that tile by opening up around the damaged area using a hammer and small chisel. Take care not to damage adjacent tiles. Once you broken up the area by the current break remove the broken bits until you can see the solid floor beneath. It's not a 'quick' job where you go hammer crazy. Patience is the key! Keep chipping away at small areas a bit at a time, (you may get the occasional large piece which cracks but stays firmly stuck. Again, patience and chipping will free it). Once all the tile is removed you need to scrape the underfloor so it is smooth and level. It will also probably be better to remove any surrounding grout to give you the maximum area to lay the new tile. Spread your tile adhesive evenly over the exposed area and then draw a comb through it to produce ridges. Carefully lay the new tile into position ensuring you have an equal gap around all sides. Press down gently, but firmly, all over ensuring it is level with the surrounding tiles. Allow to set for the prescribed time in the adhesive instructions, (usually about 24 hours). Do NOT walk on it during this time.
Once set you will need to re-grout around the edges with a matching grout to the original and then polish off any residue.

PS If they do interlock with the surrounding tiles by little 'nibs', you will probably need to break these off before laying the new one.

 

[Stanton]

So long as they don't interlock with the tiles surrounding them it should be pretty easy to replace it with a new one.
You will need to break out the rest of that tile by opening up around the damaged area using a hammer and small chisel. Take care not to damage adjacent tiles. Once you broken up the area by the current break remove the broken bits until you can see the solid floor beneath. It's not a 'quick' job where you go hammer crazy. Patience is the key! Keep chipping away at small areas a bit at a time, (you may get the occasional large piece which cracks but stays firmly stuck. Again, patience and chipping will free it). Once all the tile is removed you need to scrape the underfloor so it is smooth and level. It will also probably be better to remove any surrounding grout to give you the maximum area to lay the new tile. Spread your tile adhesive evenly over the exposed area and then draw a comb through it to produce ridges. Carefully lay the new tile into position ensuring you have an equal gap around all sides. Press down gently, but firmly, all over ensuring it is level with the surrounding tiles. Allow to set for the prescribed time in the adhesive instructions, (usually about 24 hours). Do NOT walk on it during this time.
Once set you will need to re-grout around the edges with a matching grout to the original and then polish off any residue.

PS If they do interlock with the surrounding tiles by little 'nibs', you will probably need to break these off before laying the new one.

Thankyou conny,

Based on the range being at the edge of the tile, would you say replace the tile next to it or would it be ok to replace only the one and the grout would fill in the little bit of the edge?

Thanks,
John

 

[conny]

I'd just replace the clearly damaged one. The grout will certainly mask the minute chip in the one on the left and I can guarantee no one but yourself will know it is there. Eventually even you will forget about/not notice it.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

I'd just replace the clearly damaged one. The grout will certainly mask the minute chip in the one on the left and I can guarantee no one but yourself will know it is there. Eventually even you will forget about/not notice it.

I think both photos are of the same tile, same single chip.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

He knows there's only one chip but a big hole in one tile and a tiny chip in the other tile.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

I don’t physically but I can get a replacement one from B&Q as they still stock them

I'd get yourself along there PDQ then, these things have a habit of going out of stock just when you don't expect it.

 

[Pieceofcandy]

Thankyou guys your right I’ll replace the tile with the chip in and I’m sure it will look fine and I’ll deffo get the replacement tile asap as to make sure it’s in stock lol

 

[Stanton]

Here is an updated photo of the floor tile that I replaced! I only replaced the damaged one and not the one next to it that had a little chip on the edge.

The grouts still wet in the picture but it’s all done now and looks brand new, myself and wife’s happy now it’s replaced lol