How To Fix Hole In Tiled Shower Wall

Better homes and gardens.

How to fix hole in tiled shower wall.

Using a masonry bit drill a hole through the middle of the tiles you need to remove. Using a putty knife you are going to apply the resin to the hole. It is easy to repair a hole in a ceramic bathroom tile and all you need are simple materials that can be purchased at any hardware store. Make the mix moist but not runny.

For large tiles you may need to drill several holes so the tile can be broken up to remove it. Cut out the drywall. You want to fill the hole entirely and get the patch level to the shower or tub wall. It s important to use as much ceramic tile filler as the hole will allow.

There s no point in fixing damage that will only recur so the first step is to determine the cause of the wall damage. Step 1 prepare the hole. While bondcrete on wall is still tacky apply cement. Again be careful not to drill too deep or the substrate and or any waterproofing membrane may be damaged.

Step 4 mix sand cement mix with water to make cement render. When creating the resin patch for your shower or tub wall there should be simple instructions in the kit. Inspect the holes and remove any debris that may hinder the bond between the filler of choice and tiles. Mix another solution now 1 part water to 4 parts bondcrete and apply a layer to the same area.

Cut and install a cement board patch. If not all you have to do is mix up the compound and hardener.