How to fix broken floor tiles?

BigJim

I need to apply a patch to these broken kitchen floor tiles.

Previously, I've just used some tile adhesive and some ready-to-go grout to fix the gaps between the tiles, but the cracks haven't really been patched well.  Now there's a mm or two difference between the floor surface and the broken tiles.

I don't really mind if it's too aesthetically different, but I don't want the sharp edge.

Some have suggested silicone, which I could inject in and smooth.  Others have suggested some epoxy putty - again, put it in the sharp/cracked bits and then sand it a little.  I can also put some more grout in - but that doesn't really help with the cracked tiles as much as it will with the gap between the tiles.

But does anyone have some suggestions?  I'm not very handy, so easier is better! 

I know long term I should look to replace the tiles and fix the floor (where it's clearly moved/dropped), but for now just looking to patch it. 

Many thanks

Jim

JacobZ

Hi @BigJim,

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is wonderful to have you join us.

As you are aware, the issue is because the cracked section of the tiles has dropped in relation to the larger, more intact section beside it.

Replacing the tile altogether would be your best option, but the best temporary solution I could think of would be to lift the cracked pieces, remove the tile adhesive beneath using a hammer and cold chisel, reapply a tile adhesive thick enough that it will make the damaged tile level with the less damaged section, then reinstall the damaged tile with the least crack possible and regrout if needs be.

Once the damaged tiles are reinstalled, you can use No More Gaps Bricks and Mortar Gap Filler - Terracotta to help conceal them.

Let me know what you think and if you have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Jacob