Things You'll Need:
- Painters Tape
- Grout Removal Tool
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Step 1
First take painters tape and cover the surrounding tiles to protect them as you remove the broken ceramic tiles.
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Step 2
Before you remove ceramic tiles you need to remove the grout around them. Take a small flat head screwdriver or chisel and hold it at a 45 degree angle to the grout. Carefully using a hammer chisel out the grout. This can be time consuming but is very effective.
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Step 3
Next take a putty knife and attempt to pry the tile free by prying it off with a putty knife.
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Step 4
The next step is the break the tile and remove it in pieces. Cover the ceramic tile in painters tape. Then take a nail and hammer and act as if you plan to drive the nail into the tile. Only strike it once though. This should break the tile.
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Step 5
It's easier to remove ceramic tiles in pieces. Next remove the painters tape over the broken tile and use either a putty knife or screwdriver to pry free the pieces.
