Install shoe molding      Rout groove in molding      Smooth out deck boards

      Add kitchen backsplash      Add gutter guard      Regrout shower/bath

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Tackling America’s To-Do List: Project Steps

Replace broken tile

Bathroom

Chip Wade harnesses the power of the Dremel
Multi-Max to replace a broken tile, an easy fix for
the bathroom or kitchen.
 

Corded Dremel Multi-Max

Tools Needed

• Corded Dremel Multi-Max Oscillating Tool

Accessories/Attachments

• MM500 1/8-Inch Grout Removal Blade
• MM501 1/16-Inch Grout Removal Blade
• MM920 Carbide Rasp

Additional Materials

• Dust brush
• Sponge
• Extra tile
• Tile adhesive
• Hammer and chisel
• Grout
• Vacuum

Project Steps

1. Insert the MM500 or MM501 Grout Blade into the tool, depending on the width of your grout lines, angling the blade so you can best access all four sides of the broken tile. Tighten the screw with a hex wrench to secure the blade in the holder.
2. For hard set grout, set your tool to the maximum speed. Softer grout can be worked at a medium speed. Begin outlining the four sides of the tile to remove grout. Keep the blade at a right angle to your work surface, being careful not to knick the remaining good tile. Harder grout may also take a few more passes for complete removal. It’s better to adjust your speed than your pressure.
3. Remove all of the old tile and dust with vacuum. Continue working to remove remaining grout.
4. Chip out the broken floor tile with hammer and chisel.
5. Once completed, remove the Grout Blade.  Add the MM920 Carbide Rasp.
6. With the Multi-Max flat to the work surface, work away any tile adhesive, thin set or mortar, dusting several times throughout. By removing the excess adhesive, this will allow the new tile to sit flush with the other tiles.
7. Once the surface is clean to the subfloor or wall, remove any dust with a wet sponge.
8. Put your new tile in place. This tile is now ready to be affixed and grouted.

Safety reminder: When working with a Dremel brand tool or any other power tool, always wear eye protection and a dust mask, and read and understand the owner’s manual prior to using.

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Editor’s Note: Dremel^® is a registered brand name and is used as an adjective to describe the products made by the Dremel brand.

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