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How to cut rubber tiles

Rubber floor tiles are conquering the market and finding a positive response from many users. It is quite durable, does not slip, dampens sudden mechanical influences (falling objects, for example). Feelings from walking on such a surface are the most positive.

You can literally cut it with anything. But the main condition is that the tool must ensure full passage of the material thickness. Therefore, tile cutters of various kinds are inconvenient, an angle grinder is ineffective. a lot of torn pieces fly, overheating occurs. The hand tool shows excellent results. The list of rational remedies looks like this:

jigsaw at low speeds;
knives of various kinds, including those for fine work;
scissor cutters;
doze with special attachments.

You can create complex cuts on rubber tiles with an electric or hand jigsaw, as well as a razor tool.

Curved knives allow not only creating extremely accurate cutting paths, but also bringing the mowing line formed by another tool to the requirements of the accuracy of the connection. You can make interesting design compositions, for example, by inserting a curly element of one color into the rubber tile of another, making a cutout corresponding to the shape there.

Tile cutting tools

We list the tools that can be used to cut floor tiles at home, including, if necessary, guarantee excellent processing speed and accuracy.

Manual tile cutter. Designed to create straight cuts.
Electric tile cutter. Provides high speed and precision on an industrial scale finishing, can create holes with an edge from straight lines.
Angle Grinder. A common and fairly convenient tool, requires skill and special safety measures, it is used for straight cuts and creating rectangular holes.
Electric jigsaw. It is used in a wide range of jobs, including cutting floor tiles along complex paths. It assumes the presence of skill and the use of special saws.
Drill. When using various attachments and drills, such a tool can do a huge range of works.
Manual glass cutter. Limited use tool for home use. Only a certain number of thicknesses and strengths can be cut into floor tiles.

In the course of creating various cuts, hand tools are also used. These include wire cutters, pliers, wood and rubber mallets, attachments, or hand-held sanding tools.

Cutting tool

It doesn’t matter what you cut your floor tiles with. The characteristics of the material and its behavior during fracture imply certain protective measures. In particular:

it is recommended to use lightweight cotton gloves. When processing floor tiles, small sharp fragments are inevitably formed, both of the gloss of the surface and of the inner material;
respiratory protection is mandatory, especially if it is decided to cut floor tiles with a power tool: an angle grinder or an electric tile cutter;
Safety glasses are a critical safety measure. Even when using a manual tile cutter or glass cutter. the rebound of pieces of glassy mass of gloss is very dangerous.

The use of overalls is highly recommended. Such equipment will be optimal, however, in real work conditions, most performers ignore the protective uniform.

How to work with an electric cutter

The electric tile cutter is equipped with a diamond saw blade. Working with it looks like this:

the tile is placed with the help of corner accessories on the feed table;
the ceramic moves in a straight line towards the saw blade;
the diamond cutting tool makes a full depth cut with the blade outward.

The electric cutter allows you to immediately get two undamaged tiles with clean cut edges. Processing takes place with the addition of water, since at high speeds the cutting disc heats up, many small fragments fly from it at high speed.

Making rectangular cuts with an electric tile cutter will take some skill. To do this, the tile is first lowered onto the disc at the beginning of the straight line until it lies on the serving table. After that, the ceramic is moved to the desired distance. For each side or face of the cut. the operation is repeated.

How and what to cut floor tiles

When laying tiles on the floor, the question often arises of how to cut the floor tiles efficiently, with minimal effort, high speed and guarantees of a good result. This can be done with a variety of tools and devices. About this in our article.

Why cut tiles
Tile cutting tools
How to cut rubber tiles
How the manual tile cutter and glass cutter work
How to work with an electric cutter
How to work with an angle grinder
Using a jigsaw, drill

Why cut tiles

When finishing with ceramic tiles, there is often a need to obtain pieces of irregular shape or smaller (in comparison with the whole). There is also a need to make curly cuts. For example, a short list of situations:

the question of how to cut a tile in a straight line arises when laying floors and walls, if necessary, clearly approach the coating to the wall in the visible area;
you may need to cut small tiles to decorate small areas of the surface to be trimmed;
the need for curly cuts or clear provision of tilt angles. arises if some surface is laid in a semicircle or in complex geometry;
the question of how to cut the ceramics arises either with the requirements of a very clear edge configuration, or rather careless, provided that the location of the laying element is masked or invisible.

During the repair, a lot of situations arise. Since the characteristics of floor tiles differ from each other depending on the thickness, type of coating, size of the element, then you will have to work with a different tool in each case.

How the manual tile cutter and glass cutter work

The technique for cutting ceramics with a manual tile cutter looks like this:

the element is inserted into the clamping area;
the tile is positioned in accordance with the desired cutting path;
the tool jaws are compressed and fixed with a special handle;
the working body with the cutting unit is pressed down and is pulled with effort along the mowing line of the cut.

As a result of this simple technique, a depression is formed on the ceramic tile. Tile cutters allow you to adjust the degree of immersion. In practice, it is chosen so as not to require excessive effort from the performer and not to cut very deeply, as chips and even cracks may appear.

When working with a manual tile cutter, the rational cutting depth is determined as follows: it is necessary to go through a layer of gloss and about a quarter, and for weakly annealed tiles. a third of the base ceramic. For matte tiles, it is recommended to pass at least a third of the minimum thickness (in the area of the recesses on the back).

After creating the indentation, the tiles are removed from the tile cutter and split along the mowing line with a blow or bend. In the first case, it is better to do this with a rubber mallet. Some models of tile cutters are equipped with an auxiliary device for breaking the ceramic along the mowing line of the cut. If part of the tile goes to waste, you can simply beat it off against the edge of the desktop, but you need to act carefully.

Tile glass cutter

A similar technology of work. when using a manual glass cutter. A cut is marked on the tile, a support is laid (for example, a wooden plank), the tool is pressed tightly and is carried along the mowing line along the guide, with effort.

With a certain skill, you can cut floor tiles with a glass cutter and along a curved path. However, it is worth noting that good results are achieved on glossy tiles, which are quite thin. Therefore, the use of a glass cutter is somewhat limited.

How to work with an angle grinder

To cut floor tiles with an angle grinder, you need to take maximum precautions. This includes not only eye and respiratory protection, but also the mandatory use of a frame box to protect against emissions and disc crashes.

Cutting ceramics with a diamond steel disc, using various fiberglass on stone is not recommended. The technology of work is simple. Mark the cutting line and pass its angle grinder.

You can do a partial working out, as in the case of a tile cutter, remove only the gloss of the coating and slightly cut through the base material. After that, the tile is broken into two parts.

Work angle grinder

Using a jigsaw, drill

The jigsaw and drill are familiar tools, so there is no need to explain the technology of their use. For example, the formation of cuts with a drill occurs according to an understandable scheme: small holes are made at a short distance along the mowing line of the marking, the material is broken off with pliers. We will mention some of the features of using a jigsaw and a drill in relation to ceramic tiles.

A drill can easily make round holes. For this, crowns with a dusting of diamond chips along the edge (of various diameters), as well as ballerinas (milling cutter with an adjustable position of the cutting body) are used.
When working with glossy tiles, it is recommended to use glass drills first, passing the top layer, then you can use concrete drills.
Using a jigsaw, you need to make sure that the saw is picked up from the side of the coating, which in the cutting area should have a minimum of chips. Specifically for high-gloss ceramics and saws with a standard bottom grip: you need to cut the tiles with the front part down.

Drill cutting

You can enumerate for a long time nozzles, grinding and cutting, mention special saws, diamond-coated strings and other equipment for cutting ceramics. However, the tools already listed are enough for a home craftsman or an effective performer to cut tiles efficiently, quickly, accurately, with a guaranteed result.

Stage 3. the nuances of cutting tiles with a glass cutter, advantages and disadvantages

Special power tools and electrical appliances are much more convenient for cutting ceramic products than glass cutters. But such special devices are much more expensive. Therefore, if tile cutting is carried out at home with small amounts of work, it is more practical to use a glass cutter. After all, it is completely inappropriate to use expensive tools when you only need to cut a few tiles.

The glass cutter has some advantages over other tile cutting devices:

affordable price;
ease of use.

But the use of a glass cutter also has significant disadvantages:

it is not suitable for large volumes of work;
the tool is not able to cut through dense tiles;
there is a possibility of spoiling the tile.

Using such a tool is not very convenient. The cutter has a small roller that makes shallow grooves. Therefore, you have to break the tiles by hand, which leads to the risk of cracking the tile or its uneven break. Because of these sequential marking, notching and breaking procedures, the entire process of cutting the clay plate is rather long and tedious. Therefore, it is not recommended to use a glass cutter for large volumes of work.

Another glass cutter with its small roller is not able to cut through heavy-duty porcelain stoneware. He, too, is unlikely to scratch thick floor tiles to the depth necessary for breaking. The tool is only capable of cutting through thin wall tiles. Therefore, for large volumes of work or cutting powerful products, it is better to purchase a special tile cutter.

Additional tools

To perform a tile / tile cut in a quality manner, you need the following set of tools:

The glass cutter itself (roller, diamond or with automatic oil supply);
Mowing line marker, preferably water-based, so that the markings can be easily removed without leaving marks.
A metal square or ruler that is used to measure and guide when cutting tiles / tiles;
Table with a stable horizontal surface;
Wooden block (pencil) for lining in the place of the break;
Sanding paper for medium and coarse grain size;
Protective gloves;

Other ways to cut tiles

While a glass cutter may work well for cutting tiles, it is not the only tool that can do the job. Below, we will look at a few more ways to cut a piece of ceramic tile using other devices, without using a tile cutter. So, with what other tools you can cut tiles:

Stage 2. performing cutting of ceramics

Cutting a tile with a glass cutter is similar to cutting glass with the same tool. The soaked and marked ceramic sheet should be placed on a flat hard surface with the glossy side up. It is best to wear work gloves to avoid injury to your hands. On the mowing line, the markings are required to be drawn with a glass cutter, pressing on it. For the accuracy of the line, it is wiser to use a ruler, angle or template as a guide. It is recommended to guide the cutting tool in the direction from the far edge of the ceramic towards you. The pressure on the cutter should be of medium force in order to both cut the tile and not crush it.

When cutting ceramics, the main thing is to cut through the strong outer layer. You will get an even, thin line of the groove, weakening the strength of the tile. For a thick plate, you need to make a groove on the back side. The groove from the glass cutter remains shallow, it is impossible to cut the tile with a glass cutter. Therefore, a refined clay product must be broken into two parts along the mowing line of the cut.

In order for the tile to be of high quality after cutting, without cracks, it must be able to break correctly. There are several ways to separate pieces of a clay plate:

It is necessary to position the tiles on the table so that the line of the notch and the edge of the furniture match. With one hand, you need to hold the edge of the tile left on the countertop, and with the other hand, gently press on the free part of the ceramic. Thanks to such manipulations, the tile should gently break along the mowing line of the groove.
Place a match or a small nail along the mowing line of the cut under the tiles and lightly press on both sides with your hands. If the cut is made correctly, then the tile will split along the mowing line of the groove.
If it becomes necessary to break off a narrow strip of tile, then it is better to disconnect it with pliers.

To break evenly, you need to evenly distribute the force over the entire mowing line of the cut. When separating the parts, do not raise them high, otherwise they may fall and break. If irregularities have formed after cutting, then they can be broken with carpenter’s scissors. If necessary, cut the tile not straight, but in a circle, you need to make a marking with a pencil, make a notch with a cutting tool and carefully bite out small pieces with pliers, forming a depression.

At the end of the work, it is advisable to grind the cut point with coarse sandpaper or a grinding stone. You will get a beautiful smooth surface, the cut will look neat and aesthetically pleasing.

Which glass tile cutter to use

Smooth tile cutting can be performed not only with a professional tool, but also with devices aimed at working with other materials. One of these devices is the good old glass cutter. Please note that when it comes to purchasing a special tool for working with tiles, it is best to take a tile cutter. If we are looking for a replacement, and there are several types of glass cutters in our construction arsenal, then you can use one of them to complete this task. Let’s find out which glass tile cutter to choose if you don’t have a tile cutter at hand.

The most common glass cutters used in everyday life are roller and diamond cutters. The principle of operation of these tools is reflected in their names, and consists in cutting glass with a diamond or carbide roller. Diamond-tipped glass cutters are great for working with dense glass, but practically unsuitable for the more porous structure of tiles. Roller types of devices, on the contrary, easily bite into the tile material, leaving a neat cut of the mowing line.

If you want to use a glass tile cutter, we recommend choosing the roller type, preferably oil-fed. This device will be able to cut tiles with a glossy surface, up to the second level of wear resistance on the PEI scale (this indicator is indicated on the package). For tighter tiles, a roll cutter will not work.

Stage 1. preparation for work

If the necessary technology for cutting ceramic tiles is not followed, you can get ugly chipped products. Therefore, you should carefully prepare for work. You should also take into account the factor of future marriage and purchase additional 5 tiles in reserve in case a high-quality cut does not work out and the tiles being processed will burst crookedly.

Before you start cutting tiles, you need to take care of the availability of the necessary tools in advance. For cutting you will need:

glass cutter;
metal ruler or corner;
a pencil for drawing a mowing line marking;
sandpaper or emery stone for polishing chipped edges;
work gloves to protect hands from damage from sharp tiles.

There are two variations of the glass cutter:

roller;
with diamond tip.

A diamond tool is not suitable for separating ceramics, therefore, only a roller should be used. The tool must be of high quality. A bad cutter will not cut a groove of the required thickness on the tile, and the break of the product will be uneven.

To prevent the tile from cracking during the cutting process, it must first be soaked in plain water. Moisture will fill the porosity inside the clay product, and it will become more flexible and lose its fragility. The minimum time for such “water procedures” is 1 hour, but it is optimal to hold it for 3-4 hours, especially if the tile is large.

To successfully cut a tile, you need to correctly calculate its future size. Take into account the distance between the tiles and the gap in front of the wall by 3 and 2 mm, respectively. Therefore, from the distance from the edge of the last laid canvas and the wall, you need to subtract 5 mm. this will be the required width of the future product.

On a tile soaked in water, it is necessary to measure the required size of the future product with a ruler. On the glossy side, where the glaze is applied, it is necessary to outline with a pencil or felt-tip pen, which can be easily removed, the marking of the future incision. It should be noted that you can only break off the edge of the tile, which is not less than 1 cm. Otherwise, you can easily split the ceramics not along the mowing line of the cut. Therefore, in such a situation, it is better to grind off the excess with an emery stone.

Electric tile cutter

The most professional tool for cutting ceramic tiles is an electric tile cutter. This is a machine equipped with a diamond disc that allows you to quickly and efficiently cut all types of tiles. Most electric tile cutters are equipped with a special container of water, from where the liquid is supplied to the cutting disc or to the cutting site. This allows you to significantly reduce the amount of dust, as well as protect the tiles from unwanted cracking.

Please note that the same safety precautions must be followed when working with an electric tile cutter as when working with an angle grinder.

The undoubted advantage of the electric tile cutter is that the cut edge turns out to be even and smooth and does not require additional processing.

However, it only makes sense to buy an electric tile cutter if you intend to cut a large number of tiles, since this machine is quite expensive.

Redecorating or major repairs of a house or apartment. this is a fairly large number of different works. Renovations in a bathroom or kitchen very often involve replacing or installing ceramic tiles. It is good if an integer number of tiles is clearly laid out in the width of the tile area and there is no need to trim a number of tiles, but, unfortunately, such a coincidence is quite rare. In most cases, you will need to cut the tiles to fit the size.

How to cut the tiles so that the resulting cut is even and neat? Ceramics. it is neither soft wood nor malleable metal. Ceramic tiles cannot be cut with a knife or saw. There are special tools for cutting tiles, but if they are absent, you can use the tools available in each household, taking into account the specifics of the material being cut. Next, we will consider how to cut ceramic tiles with the least loss of time and effort.

How to cut tiles?

Cutting tiles with a tile cutter

The easiest and most reliable way to cut ceramic tiles is to use tile cutters. Tile cutters are manual and semi-automatic. The latter are used, as a rule, in large construction organizations and are designed to process a large amount of source material. We are more interested in manual tile cutters. they are compact, extremely easy to use, provide an even and clean chip, do not make noise and do not generate dust and debris.

Even if you don’t know how to cut tiles with a tile cutter, you can master this process in just a few minutes and in one or two damaged tiles. The device of the tile cutter itself is extremely simple: a base frame, on which two guides are fixed, and a lever sliding along them with a handle and a cutting wheel.

The rules for cutting tiles with a tile cutter are very simple:

the tile is carefully pre-marked with an ordinary marker or construction pencil;
fits neatly into the tile cutter so that the marking line coincides with the guide line on the bed;
while holding the tile in place with one hand, move the lever with the other so that the cutting wheel is at the end of the line mowing line closest to you;
Move the cutting wheel with light pressure over the entire line of the mowing line. Pressure varies for different tile types, so it may well be that you mess up a couple of tiles until you get the mode you want. (It is recommended to make an incision in one pass. This results in a smoother and more accurate split);
by turning the lever handle, lower the petals located near the base of the handle and press the lever to split the tile into two parts.

How to cut tiles without a tile cutter?

If during the repair you need to cut one or two tiles, then purchasing a tile cutter becomes impractical. In this case, you can choose one of the following options:

Contact a glass workshop. Experts will quickly and accurately cut the required number of tiles. If there are few tiles, then the cost of the work will be low. Lack of method. significant loss of time.
Cut the tiles with an angle grinder and diamond disc. Lack of method. there is a lot of noise and dust, there is a high probability of ruining the tiles, you need some experience in handling an angle grinder.
Cut tiles with a jigsaw and a diamond saw. Disadvantages. low speed of work. Dignity. the only way to make curved cuts in ceramics.
Cut the tiles with a regular glass cutter. The most affordable way to cut ceramic tiles without special equipment. Let’s consider it in more detail.

How to properly cut tiles with a glass cutter?

First of all, you need to choose the right glass cutter itself. A roller is best. it will provide the smoothest groove. To facilitate splitting, it is recommended to pre-soak the tiles for 4-5 hours in cold water. Further, everything is similar to cutting with a tile cutter, only everything is manually.

Mark the line for the cut, lay a metal ruler along the mowing line and press the glass cutter along the line with pressure. Repeat this procedure several times, if necessary, until you get a groove of the desired depth.
Then lay the tile on a flat hard surface, placing a pair of matches or a thin nail without a cap on the split mowing line under it, and sharply press your hands on the edges of the tile. With a properly made groove, the tile will split exactly along the mowing line and all that remains is to refine the edge with a sharpening stone if necessary.

Instead of splitting on studs or matches, splitting at the edge of the table is often practiced. The tile is laid on the edge in such a way that the groove line runs strictly along the edge and by sharp pressing on the hanging edge the tile splits into two parts.

On the Internet, you can now find a fairly large number of videos on this topic, in any case, the text cannot tell more clearly than the video. You already know how to cut tiles, it remains to apply your knowledge in practice.

Stage 2. performing cutting of ceramics

Cutting a tile with a glass cutter is similar to cutting glass with the same tool. The soaked and marked ceramic sheet should be placed on a flat hard surface with the glossy side up. It is best to wear work gloves to avoid injury to your hands. On the mowing line, the markings are required to be drawn with a glass cutter, pressing on it. For the accuracy of the line, it is wiser to use a ruler, angle or template as a guide. It is recommended to guide the cutting tool in the direction from the far edge of the ceramic towards you. The pressure on the cutter should be of medium force in order to both cut the tile and not crush it.

In order for the tile to be of high quality after cutting, without cracks, it must be able to break correctly. There are several ways to separate pieces of a clay plate:

It is necessary to position the tiles on the table so that the line of the notch and the edge of the furniture match. With one hand, you need to hold the edge of the tile left on the countertop, and with the other hand, gently press on the free part of the ceramic. Thanks to such manipulations, the tile should gently break along the mowing line of the groove.
Place a match or a small nail along the mowing line of the cut under the tiles and lightly press on both sides with your hands. If the cut is made correctly, then the tile will split along the mowing line of the groove.
If it becomes necessary to break off a narrow strip of tile, then it is better to disconnect it with pliers.

At the end of the work, it is advisable to grind the cut point with coarse sandpaper or a grinding stone. You will get a beautiful smooth surface, the cut will look neat and aesthetically pleasing.

Stage 1. preparation for work

If the necessary technology for cutting ceramic tiles is not followed, you can get ugly chipped products. Therefore, you should carefully prepare for work. You should also take into account the factor of future marriage and purchase additional 5 tiles in reserve in case a high-quality cut does not work out and the tiles being processed will burst crookedly.

Before you start cutting tiles, you need to take care of the availability of the necessary tools in advance. For cutting you will need:

glass cutter;
metal ruler or corner;
a pencil for drawing a mowing line marking;
sandpaper or emery stone for polishing chipped edges;
work gloves to protect hands from damage from sharp tiles.

There are two variations of the glass cutter:

roller;
with diamond tip.

Cutting tiles with a glass cutter in 3 steps

Before starting repairs in the bathroom or in the kitchen on your own, it is better to learn how to cut tiles with a glass cutter, because this is a very simple and cheap way. After all, resorting to the help of a master is expensive, as well as purchasing special equipment for cutting tiles. Therefore, with a small front of work, it is better to do everything yourself and with a simple tool. The only thing that is necessary in this case is to be careful not to chip the edges of the ceramic product with a glass cutter, and everything will work out.

Stage 3. the nuances of cutting tiles with a glass cutter, advantages and disadvantages

The glass cutter has some advantages over other tile cutting devices:

affordable price;
ease of use.

But the use of a glass cutter also has significant disadvantages:

it is not suitable for large volumes of work;
the tool is not able to cut through dense tiles;
there is a possibility of spoiling the tile.

How to cut floor tiles at home: tile cutters and angle grinders

Tongs will cost the master about 400 rubles, and they can be used exclusively for small amounts of work with thin tiles at home.

Cutting is done like this:

PROOF THAT ORDINARY PAPER CUTTER CAN CUT CERAMIC TILES!

It is necessary to carry out the marking, taking into account all the gaps and seams, minus 5 mm.
Then you need to attach a metal ruler to the marking and draw it once with a cutter. It is not necessary to press hard so that the result is a strip. It is recommended to lead from the far edge towards yourself.
The tongs should be positioned with their feet along the break line close to the edges. The sponges are located on top of the glaze, and the straight part is on the bottom. the break line should be straight from the middle between the edges of the sponge on top. Next, you do not need to sharply press the handles, the cutting will be done. Do not lift high, otherwise the tile will split.

Cutting methods are different, for example, you can use an electric tile cutter. An ideal solution if the volume of work is large. The highest quality cut is obtained from the electrical tool. Here a diamond wheel is used and water is supplied to the place of the notch, due to which cooling occurs and there is no dust. The most inexpensive devices cost about 4,000 rubles.

You can cut tiles with an angle grinder. If the tile is curly, then you may need to cut a narrow strip of material 0.5–2 cm, and a standard tile cutter will not cope with this matter, because its legs are very wide.

Here it is necessary to draw a line of a break with a pencil and perform a wash down using an angle grinder with a diamond disc. But if you do not wash down, then during cutting, a narrow strip will break off in pieces. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully, slowly walk the angle grinder along the markings to make a cut of about 2 mm.

It is necessary to pass the disc along the mowing line, and not directly along it, then the width of the strip will be as necessary, it will not decrease. Cutting is performed in the same way, after several times. Now you can work with the device faster, but you need to try to press the angle grinder to the opposite side, then chips will not form. It is better to cut by weight, so vibration can be avoided. When it becomes noticeable that a narrow strip is about to fall, it is necessary to put a soft matter, then it will remain intact.

Cutting ceramic tiles with a tile cutter

To simplify the process of cutting the tiles and make the necessary breaking line, it is necessary to loosen the glaze layer. that is, cut it, and then break it.

There are 3 main techniques:

Electric tile cutter or special tongs;
Angle Grinder;
Other sharp tools at hand.

The instruction looks like this:

The tile must be inserted into the device, and the markings on the tile must be combined with a special mark.
The handle must be lowered and held away from you. It must be driven at the same speed. You must also press evenly so that the roller cuts the glaze to the same depth. The video must be run once. If you drive more often, the breakage will be of poor quality.
Next to the roller there are special paws, which, as soon as they go down, immediately break the tile into 2 neat parts. This happens after you sharply press a special lever. At the same time, all devices are based on a metal tubercle, and along the edge there are special non-rigid pads. When you press the edges of the material with your paws, in the place where the cut is made, maximum stress is obtained, and the tile breaks evenly.

High-quality tile cutters make it possible to cut without problems even ceramic material, the thickness of which is 1 cm. And it does not matter at what angle the material is cut: it will be at least 45 degrees or even 30 degrees. And how to cut a tile with the letter “G”?

Since the tile cutter can only cut tiles straight, many find it difficult to cope with L-shaped cuts. The easiest way. we cut the tile into 2 rectangles, and the resulting ugly seam of the short side is cut with an angle grinder, and the long side. with a tile cutter.

Many will also be interested in how to cut porcelain stoneware? It is believed that porcelain stoneware tiles are more rigid. It is possible to cut it in the same way as ceramic. Sometimes standard floor tiles are more difficult to cut than porcelain stoneware. There is a hardened material on which, after working with the tile cutter, it is almost impossible to see the notch. And even a diamond disc angle grinder cannot cope with it. the notch is crooked. Here you need to use an angle grinder, and file a 3 mm groove on the back side, thereby marking the place of the break.

Tips: how to cut floor tiles

When cladding a bathroom or a bathroom, you may definitely need a curly cut for mounting tiles near the toilet, bath, sink, etc. Therefore, it will be interesting for the craftsmen to learn how to cut the floor tiles at home. For this purpose, it is possible to apply an original method. a drill with a nozzle. It allows you to make a rounding or a perfect hole for the floor.

As an attachment to cut, it is possible to take:

Ballerina. A nozzle that is fixed in the center with the help of a foot.
Crown. Round nozzles of different diameters with a straight or serrated edge.
Tubular drill. Small diameter straight carbide tube.
Traditional sharp drill.

To flatten the cut when using the drills, you need to use wire cutters. It is necessary to work slowly and very carefully, then the rounding of the tiles on the floor will turn out to be of high quality.

Subtleties of the process: how to cut a tile

Glass cutter for ceramic tiles

If you need to cut just a few tiles, then it is irrational to buy a tile cutter.

It is possible to use the tools at hand for work:

Glass cutter.
Drill. You need to take a product with a victorious tip, since it is more effective.
Nail.
Construction knife.

It’s not hard to work. The ruler must be applied to the cut site and walked once with a glass cutter or drill. There should be a noticeable scratch on the glaze. If we are working with a knife, then it will be necessary to walk on the surface 2-3 times. Then the tile must be laid with a cut at a corner and sharply broken. The cut should be perfect, and you will not have to spend financial resources.

How to cut tiles with a glass cutter

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