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Ceramic tiles are
usually produced to be very durable; however it is possible to have
minor problems that need to be repaired.
You don’t have to worry about replacing
your entire floor, as it is quite possible to repair or replace one tile
or one section of tile. Use the following tips to make your tile floor
look good as new. These tips are great for vinyl sheet floors, vinyl
tiles, and linoleum.
Almost all tile floors have some problems after years of use. You will
need some common tools in order to repair your floor. Some of the items
that are needed include aluminum foil, mineral spirits, clothing iron,
putty knife, flooring adhesive, scrap wood, and 2 buckets.
Repairing a Curled Tile
- Pull up the damaged corner of tile
and cover it with aluminum foil to protect it. Set your iron on
medium heat and apply it to the area protected with foil. Keep the
iron on the tile until the material becomes soft and pliable. Lift
up the tile corner that is curled and scrape off the old adhesive
from both the tile and the floor.
- Apply new adhesive to the bottom of
the exposed piece of tile and press it back into the floor. Wipe off
any excess adhesive with mineral spirits.
- Fill your two buckets with water and
place them on top of the tile to weigh it down until the adhesive
has an opportunity to set. To help distribute the weight more evenly
across the tile place the pieces of scrap wood across the tile and
then place the buckets on top of the scrap wood.
Replacing a Damaged Tile
- Cover the damaged tile with aluminum
foil and place a warm iron on top of the foil. Keep the iron in
place until the tile is soft and flexible. Use a utility knife to
score the center of the tile and a putty knife to pry the tile up
from the center outward.
- Apply mineral spirits to the area
under the tile to remove any old adhesive from the floor. You can
use a putty knife to scrape the material away.
- Cover a new tile with aluminum foil
and warm it with the iron until it is soft. Use a notched trowel to
apply adhesive to the floor and then set the tile in place. Firmly
set the tile into the adhesive and wipe away any excess adhesive
using mineral spirits. Weight down the tile using the two buckets
filled with water. Place them on top of the wood scraps the more
evenly distribute their weight.
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