I need to replace a broken tile. I understand how to grout and tile but I have always done large sections and rented a tile saw. Can I use a dremal tool or something like that to cut it so I do not have to rent a saw ?
dremel would take forever I used an angle grinder with an masonary wheel
Hi Mike H I’m Ken with The Home Depot in California. While a Dremel tool is a great tool, it will take you quite a while to remove all the grout needed in order to get the tile out. Use a grout removal tool. First as JJonDProwl stated make sure you are wearing safety glasses to protect yourself from grout dusk and tile pieces when you’re ready to break the tile. I have attached a link to show you a step by step process on how to remove that piece of tile. This will give you all the information to make you successful in this project. bit.ly/dszCiC Hope this helps.
best way to replace a broken tile: cut out the grout surrounding the tile using a dremel or a special grout removal tool - they aren't very expensive and by using the actual tool you greatly reduce the risk of damaging the surrounding tiles as you might with the dremel next, use a hammer, wearing safety glasses, and break the tile which is going to be replaced. break it enough so that you can get a scraper underneath the tile to pop it (and all the pieces) out. scrape the mortar (thin set) off. try to get it right down level to the the sub-floor. install new tile
