Ceramic tile is one of the most durable types of flooring in the world, and it usually lasts a lifetime. But accidents do happen, and it’s normal for wear and tear to open up a few cracks in a tile floor after many years. As a result, you’ll probably have to replace a broken tile sooner or later. Fortunately, it’s a pretty simple task that you can do yourself. All you need are a few tools.


Step 1: The first and most challenging part is to find a new tile to match the old one. There might actually be a few sitting in some dark corner of your home—in the basement or under a staircase, for instance. If this isn’t the case, the next thing to do is check hardware stores and online stores for matching tiles. If you can’t find a perfect match, you may have to settle for the closest one you can find. You’re also going to need some grout that matches the old color, but this is easier.

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