Covered with a kitchen rug
Asked on Dec 09, 2017
Any ideas on a quick fix cracked tiles in kitchen floor?
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We have just had all of our carpet ripped up and replaced with wood laminate so we are not able to afford a new kitchen floor at the
moment. And two weeks before Christmas i don't know what to do with this! I have covered it with a kitchen rug due to having small ones however we continue to hear it crack and break. This is not something I know about. Any suggestions that are simple I would love to heat.
Hard to take a pic of this but you can see how the tile directly above the cracked tile is actually coming off on two sides. Need a quick fix that I can do myself since my husband isn't exactly a diy type when it comes to home repairs.
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Replace with one from under the fridge. If necessary, have it professionally done. Well worth the price. (have the space under fridge filled with mastic.)
If you Hear it, the floor below is probably flexing! BAD NEWS.. .that sub-floor should be Solid!
Mastic is a Mess to remove later--- use tiles of similar thicness without the worry of matching the pattern & color, but use TIle!
Consider : You DO have a floor project in your future (like it or not, possibly a BIG one)... do it right... but for now, find a temporary fix to get through the holidays. I'd call a tile contractor and explain your needs... they have more & better ideas.
There's a cement mix called grout it seals the creases
Go to Homedepot, and buy a kit for repairing or in your case removing the tile, and putting a new one down. When you put the tile down, see if it's level before you glue it. Your floor may bee weak in that spot. Ask someone at Homedepot how to fix it.
Put some clear latex caulk in crack, it has room to flex n waterproof lol
You can do a quick fix for the Holidays. Since it moves and you hear it crack the subfloor is compromised. That means you would need to remove the tile and repair the subfloor. Since the floor doesn't seem flat you may need use a floor leveling compound over the whole floor when you decide to replace it.
How to Repair Holes or Cracks in Ceramic Tile
Patching unwanted holes in glazed tile like this can be a tricky proposition. Here's a solution that may not always be perfect, but will make a big improvement. Polyester resin or auto body filler, often used to repair car bodies. Mix up a small batch by adding some hardener and stirring it thoroughly. Using a putty knife, press the resin into the hole slightly overfilling it. Then just as the material begins to harden while it's somewhat rubbery, trim off the excess with a razor blade.
Next use 600 grit sandpaper to sand the filler smooth. Wetting the paper with water makes it work best. Now it's time to try and match the color of the tile. A porcelain touch up kit which is available at most home improvement centers comes with several different colors of paint. You can also use artists acrylic paints available from Michaels, Hobby Lobby, art supply stores, and online.
The trick here is to mix these different colors together until we come up with one that matches the tile. Apply the paint with a small brush. You can test it on a nearby tile. When you get it the way you want it, then just paint over the patch and let that dry. Give it one final sanding with that very fine sandpaper and you'll have, well, maybe not a perfect match, but something that's a heck of a lot better than what you started with.
The tile might not have been installed with enough thinset so there are gaps under the tile which will cause them to crack when walked on.
A "beveled" floor? That's a new one. Get them recorded (video or letter), get a good contractor, get a good lawyer skilled in the field, and go to town on them! (If you can afford the cost, time, energy.) A floor should be FLAT.. a house that 'settles' after construction may have floors that lean, but they'll still be largely FLAT. A floor that has a change in slope has defective construction.
Are you in an earthquke zone? (I assume so... unless you're in an unusually quiet part of CA). It may offer an enforcement advantage to you... but I am NOT QUALIFIED to direct you on Californian issues... they're very foreign to me!
My wife's cousins had an LA house rebuilt because of quake damage.. could be these condos should be subject to similar issues. Without a doubt, alternate housing, construction, legal & insurance issues make a mess of life... be careful how you approach the issue and (from me, at least) best of luck!
If you want to rebuild the floor, you could 'double up' the subfloor.
Should you go the route of rebuilding, discuss this with a contractor.
First, remove existing floor & sub floor. Between the supporting joists, add cleats below the subfloor and bridge the space with plywood. On this plywood, replace the subfloor at same level as original. It is often done in bathrooms to lower the subfloor at a shower rebuild. And it is probably 2x as thick as the original. Very stable for tile (remember, it's used in showers).
Hi Bella, hope these help you out.
Apply epoxy at least half a centimeter on either side of the crack, but be sure to avoid the grout. The epoxy should be fully dry in about 10 to 15 minutes. Using a gloved hand, tap the epoxy after 15 minutes to ensure it's dry and firm to the touch
https://www.homedepot.com/c/ah/how-to-fix-cracked-tile/9ba683603be9fa5395fab901f3e18e5a
Can you use the tiles under the fridge or oven to replace the cracked tiles?