What is best tool to use to cut the tiles?
1510479
I just used a box cutter. You can score the tile and then snap it pretty easily.
1510480
Use a sharp razor knife and cut from the wood-look surface into the underlying black layer, then just snap the pieces apart. Use the two parts to help start with removing the adhesive backing paper.
2133166
Hi Bro, I bought one of this; and cut perfectly plaster, drywall panels and similar consistence products. The bit that come with it, Works nicely. If you Desire cut another materials like tiles for example, you need another bit for that material. I hope that information be useful....
1479896
The blade is a wood cutting blade. The VersaCut and the proper blade is better suited for tile cutting.
1118092
I was able to cut everything with a good wet saw. Beautiful cuts, nice and clean. I wouldn't use tile nippers as the travertine might fracture where you don't want it. If you have intricate cuts, cut them in a single or double line of tile instead of the entire mat of tile. It takes a bit of effort to break the tiles apart, but you will be happier with the precision. Also discovered that while the tiles may mesh together nicely in a dry fit, it was profoundly difficult to do so once the mastic was on the cement backer board. I ended up doing the whole wall 2 rows at a time, breaking each mat into 6 double rows. Took me 2 days, but it was gorgeous! I was able to cut everything with a good wet saw. Beautiful cuts, nice and clean. I wouldn't use tile nippers as the travertine might fracture where you don't want it. If you have intricate cuts, cut them in a single or double line of tile instead of the entire mat of tile. It takes a bit of effort to break the tiles apart, but you will be happier with the precision. Also discovered that while the tiles may mesh together nicely in a dry fit, it was profoundly difficult to do so once the mastic was on the cement backer board. I ended up doing the whole wall 2 rows at a time, breaking each... » Read More I was able to cut everything with a good wet saw. Beautiful cuts, nice and clean. I wouldn't use tile nippers as the travertine might fracture where you don't want it. If you have intricate cuts, cut them in a single or double line of tile instead of the entire mat of tile. It takes a bit of effort to break the tiles apart, but you will be happier with the precision. Also discovered that while the tiles may mesh together nicely in a dry fit, it was profoundly difficult to do so once the mastic was on the cement backer board. I ended up doing the whole wall 2 rows at a time, breaking each mat into 6 double rows. Took me 2 days, but it was gorgeous! « Show Less
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With the right attachment yes it can cut tile. Check out youtube. It has some videos that can show you how
1178916
I wouldn't attempt to use this blade to cut porcelain tile. First of all it isn't heavy enough and would wear out very quickly. I also suspect it would cause chipping of the tile edge making it unattractive. The primary tool to cut porcelain tile is a wet diamond blade in a special tool setup. Usually rentable.
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It is designed for hard porcelain/ceramic tiles. It doesn't really "cut" the tile. It scores the tile (through the glaze) - along which the tile is "snapped" or cleanly broken. Hope this helps.
238645
This tile cutter is designed to cut flat tiles. Aren't couch shells round and uneven? what you need is a saw or dummel type of tool. I don't think tile cutter will server you purpose.
1121264
I agree with Jason. You will break them unevenly. It is a good product but better for wider tiles.I tried using it for 6 x 24 tiles, and broke 30-40%, then used the wet saw to cut them and worked better.With square tiles it worked lot better.
874328
It should be fine. Take your time cutting though, let the blade do the work. I used it to cut 2x3 glass tiles, it did wonderful. Bear in mind, the smaller the tile the harder to hold in place while cutting.
714508
Minimum width...well, I've trimmed some pretty narrow strips off of 4" ceramic tile. I've trimmed some to 3 1/2" wide (1/2" of waste). When I get that close I've used nippers to break off the waste end because I can't really get a "bite" on a strip that narrow. A 1 1/2" strip, though, piece of cake! By the way, be sure to get a stone to finish your cut ends and to 'break' the edges. Cut tiles can be sharp!
2251934
That depends on the kerf (thickness) of the blade, usually 1/8 in and how you are cutting the material. I find it easiest to use small clamps to hold the tile in place so that you can get a great cut that has to be precise. You can ultimately take as much or little off of material as you need, just take your time.
657878
I have used my QEP cutter while working with 13 x 13 porcelain tile and it made a clean break every time. Even when cutting on an angle, it snaps the tile without a problem
714506
It would depend on the tile but I would say you could trim what you can score. 1/4"-1/2" though I would account for more breakage when planing how much to order. On some tiles you may have to use this to score it and finish it with the tile snip. I used it on glass tile and all of my cuts were in the middle of the tile. I had to hand snap most of the tiles but it was easy after scoring the tile.
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It will but not easily. I purchasing for the same thing and because the tiles were very small I frequently cut my fingers. Wasn't long before I went out and bought a wet tile saw which is what I should have done in the first place. This cutter is best used for solid one-piece tiles.
1900892
my kit came with a masonry blade, okayto use, but i would get the homedepot tile saw, the cheap one, for cutting multiple tile
1094770
Yes, I used it to cut glass mosaic tile. For really finer cuts, you may want to consider a wet saw with a glass cutting blade on it but if you're not super fussy, this will work just fine.