How To Repair Floor Tile Cracks

The unglazed tile exposed by the crack absorbs.

How to repair floor tile cracks.

First remove the grout around the damaged tile. Remove any debris from the crack and then use tile cleaner or dish detergent to remove any dust and grease. Be very careful not to damage or nick adjacent tiles so use a gentle but firm touch. Break out the bad tile.

Patch cracked tile using epoxy minor cracks can be repaired with a small amount of epoxy and some paint. If you have ceramic glazed tile and cracks here is an easy fix. Wipe the damp paper towel over the surface of the cracked tile until it s clean. Rinse the tile with clean water and dry with a clean towel.

Clean the cracked tile with paper towels and rubbing alcohol. This makes the crack almost invisible to the naked eye. Apply a small amount of the paint to the crack with a fine tipped artist s brush. Use a hammer and metal chisel.

Find a nail polish or a combination of polishes and mix to match your tile. Cleaning the cracked tile will remove any dust and grime and ensure that the epoxy sticks to the surface of the tile itself. Match an oil based paint to your ceramic tiles. Pour a little rubbing alcohol onto 1 or 2 sheets of paper towel.

How to replace your cracked or broken tile. Clean the cracked tile with a cloth and soapy water to remove surface dirt and grime.