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Posted by on March 13, 2008, 11:26 am
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> > I have a kitchen with 8" ceramic tiles.
> > =EF=BF=BD There is one spot, in particular,
> > where 4 or 5 of the tiles are cracked.
> > I went to the tile store and they "no
> > longer make that tile." =EF=BF=BDThey did have a
> > =EF=BF=BD close 2nd, however, it does look a
> > little different. =EF=BF=BDIf I could safely
> > remove a few tiles from a less
> > conspicuous place and install them where
> > the cracked tile are presently, it would
> > look a whole lot better. =EF=BF=BDThe new tiles
> > could then be used to replace the
> > removed tiles. =EF=BF=BDDoes anyone know of a
> > way to remove tiles in one piece? =EF=BF=BDBTW,
> > there is unfinished basement below.
> > And, the original tile was put down with
> > thin set. =EF=BF=BDThanks.
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> you will likely break more attempting to remove them. if thats
> critical you likely better off hiring a tile guy.
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> and no matter what you MUST address why the original tiles cracked.
> likely bad substrate.
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> you have scrape all grout out, then get behind and pry off wall.
> hopefully someone can better describe it than me.
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> try other tile suppliers and sometimes tile repair guys have old tiles
> that may be a better match.
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> I have done it twice after seeing it done.
It will be difficult to get them up in one piece if they are not
already loose. My experience is about 50 - 50. If you can get a flat
bar under the edge and slowly knock it further in under the tile -
they may pop.
As stated above, you need to deal with what is causing the cracking
before placing new tiles - chances are they will crack also. My
thoughts are inadequate sub-floor.
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