You’ve just ripped out the old floor and wall tiles in your bathroom, but they’re far from usable now—they’re broken, stained, or missing altogether! Don’t worry though; with these few steps you can have your bathroom looking like new in no time.

Preparation

The tiles that cover your bathroom floor or walls are a basic part of your home’s decor, so if you notice they’re damaged, cracked or simply looking worn, you should consider replacing them with new ones. Replacing bathroom tiles is a fairly simple process: once you prepare for it. Here’s how to remove damaged tiles and replace them with new ones.

Floor Tile Installation Tips

Floor tiles are easy to install, but you’ll still want to consider a few things before proceeding. Before you can complete your floor tile installation, for example, you’ll need: tools for cutting tiles; tile spacers; adhesive (if applicable); grout; grout sealer; power drill with masonry bit; work clothes that protect against dust and dirt (particularly important if you plan on working on tile floors in multiple rooms); safety goggles; gloves. If you’re installing tile over existing tile, be sure to test tiles for adhesion prior to removing them. If they don’t adhere well enough, remove them so they don’t cause problems during installation of new tiles. When it comes time to apply adhesive, be sure not to use too much—you should be able to see some of each side of each tile through gaps between tiles when looking at your wall or floor from a distance.

Wall Tile Installation Tips

Tiling a wall is a great way to add warmth, color, and function to any space. It’s not always as easy as it looks, though. Wall tiles can sometimes be difficult to install if you don’t know what you’re doing. If you want things done right, here are some tips on how to correctly install wall tiles: Select your Tile First Before anything else, make sure that you choose your tile carefully.

Finishing Touches

Before you begin replacing your bathroom tiles, make sure that you remove everything from your cabinets. This includes hair products, brushes, toothbrushes and nail clippers. These are very easy for little hands to open, so it’s better not to take any chances with them lying around during tile replacement. Also, be sure to turn off all water valves in your home before starting tile removal or replacement. It’s also a good idea to keep a couple of towels on hand as well as a bucket or two just in case there is an accident while working on tile removal or replacement. You can use these towels and buckets to soak up any excess water if needed.