How to Replace A Missing Ceramic Tile

Here's how to replace or re-glue in a missing ceramic tile.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Tile adhesive
• Tile grout
• Replacement tile (If you don't have the old tile.)
• Notched trowel
• Grout in a tube that matches the color of the existing grout
• Sponge to wipe up excess grout

1. Buy tile adhesive and tile grout at a hardware store. You don't need a lot of adhesive and grout to replace one tile, so buy the smallest sizes possible.

2. The best bet is to use the old tile if you have it. (A broken tile can be glued together with krazy glue). If you need a new tile, buy a replacement tile in the closest color possible. You may have to shop online for specialty tile colors and shapes.

3. Clean out loose debris from the area where you'll glue the replacement tile. Make sure the surface is dry.

4. Evenly spread tile adhesive to the area where you will apply the tile. Use a notched trowel.

5. Press the tile firmly down into the adhesive.

6. After the adhesive dries, apply grout from the grout tube.

7. Wipe off the excess grout with a damp sponge.