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Tile floorsare chosen for their durability, which comes as a result of their hardness.
Repairing this tile will only lead to further damage and is a waste of time.
This is a much more involved job, but, depending on your DIY level, it is doable.
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When working with epoxy, wear gloves, a mask rated for fumes, and eye protection.
If possible, kick off the windows for ventilation.
While the epoxy cures, block off the area to keep kids and pets from touching the uncured epoxy.
Mix the Two-Party Epoxy
Mix the two-part epoxy following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Apply the Epoxy to the Crack
Use another popsicle stick to spread the epoxy in the crack.
If the crack is really thin, a toothpick may work better.
Be sure to fill the crack entirely with around 1/8 inch of coverage on each side of the crack.
venture to smooth the epoxy so it sits totally flush with the tile surface.
Leave the epoxy to cure for the specified time on the manufacturer’s instructions.
Paint the Crack
Use a small paintbrush to paint the crack to match the tile.
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Painting and sealing the repair make up a significant amount of this project’s overall cost.
Thegrout can then be cut awayand the broken tile removed.
The tile mortar should be totally removed from the subfloor and replaced to plant the new tile.
After a new tile installation, its wise to keep several spare tiles in storage.
This makes future repairs easy.
A cracked tile can easily cause a leak by letting water penetrate the tile surface and reach the subfloor.
The moisture will then be trapped beneath the tile, which can cause major damage if not addressed promptly.
