Tile – filling holes in bathroom tile

When I've done grout repair I've cleaned out the old grout, did some slight prodding to see if anything else was loose, made sure the area was bone dry and then got a small batch of grout from the local hardware store. You can probably buy a small tub of the premixed grout (unless you have colored grout then you're stuck buying a larger tub usually).

I just put it on as normal grout, slap it on, push it in, smooth it out a bit, let it dry and wipe off the excess. It'll take a little while to fade in but now it looks like it was part of the original tile job.

• Step 1: Remove existing fixtures (toilet, sink, etc.)
• Step 2: Remove existing tile.
• Step 3: Determine if existing sub floor is appropriate for tile.
• Step 3 a: Replace existing sub floor (if necessary).
• Step 3 b: Install appropriate sub floor.
• Step 4: Install new tile.
• Step 5: Reinstall fixtures.
• Step 6: Enjoy your new bathroom for years to come.

This may not be the answer you are looking for, but to do the job right (in my opinion) you should start fresh.

If you don't feel comfortable doing the job yourself, you might think about hiring a professional.

I apologizes for the bluntness of my answer; as a home owner myself who has had to fix the messes others have created, in my opinion there is no excuse for not doing a job properly and (as Mike Holmes would say) making it right.

Removing the existing tile will cost you nothing but time, and in the end it will make you feel much better knowing that you can enjoy the remodel for years to come trouble free.