Where a tile is badly cracked, it's probably better to remove it and replace it with a new one. This involves drilling and chipping away the tile, so you must wear protective goggles, as shards of tile will fly everywhere. It's also a good idea to wear some stout gloves as these shards can cut the skin. If the offending tile is in a bathroom, make sure when you drill into it that there are no water pipes behind. Scrape out the grout from around the tile, and to avoid damaging the surrounding ones, mask them off with tape to protect them from scratches and chips. Use tape in the centre of the tile to stop the drill bit slipping on the smooth tile surface. Put a towel in the bath so the debris doesn't chip or scratch the enamel.
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