9 Tips to Fix Cracked Tiles on Bathroom Flooring

9 Tips to Fix Cracked Tiles on Bathroom Flooring

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Categories: Bathroom
Oct 20, 2022

Bathroom is one of the most used areas of your home. And it is also the area where you see the damages on floors and walls most.

If there are cracks on your bathroom flooring, this article offers some of the best practices to repair cracked tiles and cut the cost of entire floor replacement. Check out the following pointers –

  1. Spot the damaged tiles.
  2. Remove grout from the edges of affected tiles.  You might want to use a grout scraper for this job.
  3. Now, smack it in with the help of a hammer. Do not apply too much pressure, as you can damage the surrounding tiles around.
  4. Remove the damaged tile and old grout and discard the debris.
  5. Clean the surface and prepare it for reinstallation.
  6. Check the condition of the subfloor. If there are cracks, fill them with cement mix. Allow the cement to dry properly. Ascertain that the subfloor is perfectly level.
  7. Now, apply thin set on the back of the replacement tile and press it gently into the empty space. Affirm that there no air pockets in the thin set applied.
  8. The tile should be placed ensuring the tile joints on the entire bathroom floor.
  9. Wait for half an hour before filling the empty space (or tile joints) with matching color grout.

1. Allow the new installation to set for amount 24 hours before using the bathroom again.

Reasons Why Tiles on Bathroom Floor Get Damaged –

Some of the top reasons why bathroom tiles receive damage easily are –

Inappropriate Installation –

If you are a DIYer, you should take lessons on tiling under a professional tiler’s supervision to master the art of tiling. If you use low-quality materials and do not check the work site before applying tiles, there would always be a risk of tile damage after installation.

Subfloor Quality –

The quality of subfloor is also an important factor for the health of tiles. It should solid, stable, smooth and perfectly level. If not, it might affect the quality of installation after a few days/months.

This article has been brought to you by ShadesOfStone.com, one of the trusted tile stores in US.