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Cutting tile can be a
dangerous job, so be sure to always take safety precautions.
Sharp splinters are often created when
cutting tile, so be sure to always wear safety glasses. Tile will
sometimes need straight cuts to fit into a particular area and contoured
cuts to fit around plumping and washbasins. This first list will deal
with straight tile cuts.
- Tile will need to be cut as you go
when installing it in corners.
- Use a tape measure to accurately
determine the amount to cut.
- A simple tile cutter is available
from most tile dealers. Wet saws can also be rented from your local
hardware store or home improvement center.
- Only score the tile once when using
a non-powered tile cutter. You will created jagged edges along the
tile, and dull your blade, if you score more multiple times. The
breaking wings should be placed ½ inch from the tiles edges. Using
firm pressure, push down on the handle until the tile is broken by
the wings. Use a tile sander to smooth out any rough edges. Lay all
your field tiles prior to cutting tiles to fit around plumbing and
washbasins.
If you need to make more complicated
cuts, follow these guidelines:
- Irregular shapes can be efficiently
cut with the use of a tile nipper. It helps to score the cut area
with a micro cutter first. Sometimes it is best to cut a tile in two
pieces so that it can wrap around plumbing fixtures.
- You can use the blade of your wet
tile saw to make a series of small cuts into your tile. These jagged
cuts can then be smoothed out with the blade or a sander.
The best tool to use if you need to make
multiple complicated cuts is a diamond cut-off wheel. You can usually
find these for rent at hardware stores and home improvement centers.
Another option is to use a carbide blade on a saber saw. You can also
use the cuffing attachment on your drill to create small holes for
plumbing pipes.
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