Bath Crashers: I have a couple of cracked tiles in my shower. They are a standard size and solid color, so what I want to do is remove the cracked tiles and replace them with patterned Mexican-style tiles. It won't cost me a lot and I'll get a whole new look. My question is: what is the best way to remove one single tile at a time?

-AngusP

Good idea. Use a grout rake to remove grout from around the edge of the broken tiles. Weaken the tile surface further by drilling a number of small holes through ... it. Then use a club hammer and chisel to remove sections of the broken tile. Be sure to wear gloves and protective goggles. To add the new tile, apply tile adhesive to the back of a tile and position it, checking that it sits flush. Use spacers to maintain grout gaps. When dry, remove the spacers and regrout the joints.

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