Would this work with Slate floor tiles? Or is a wet saw the only alternative? Thanks
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yes, but, this does a very poor job splitting large tiles. my experience with it was it would only provide a straight break on smaller tiles. on large tiles which incidentally are more expensive the cut wanders towards the end of the cut. you would be much better off buying or renting a basic wet saw or even using a diamond tile blade on a grinder.
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Has anyone ever cut slate tiles with this tool? I'm trying to finish a shower wall, and need to rip 2"x2" slate mosaic tiles that are about a half inch thick. I understand I should get a diamond blade.
1032767
I would ask the supplier if this type of tile is suitable for working with a snap style tile cutter. If so, then I would think the QEP 10552 would be ideal. I have used it to cut small pieces of ceramic & porcelain tile with no problem.
797633
Rich, I cut 12 inch tiles on this great saw. But I had to mark the tiles with a pencil and take the guard off. You should be able to do the same. don't rush your cut because the saw will slow down on you. I did my kitchen floor and it turned out great! I had to wear a full face shield and took a garbage bag and cut holes it in for my head & arms because the saw really throws allot of water. I still would use the saw though. Take your time on the cuts and you will be fine.
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This will cut tile, if you use a diamond saw blade, but you are right in considering the wet tile saw, that's what I used in Phoenix. If you want to use it for more than one type of cutting, than this is the tool for you, but if you're just going to cut tile with it, than get a wet saw... Stephen
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I uzed mine on slate and i thi k its some of the best sealer ive used. T is so much more porous. Than slate. I think tbisprouduct may work with multiple. Ooats but obiously try a sample spot or better yet, buy a si gle tile and work it
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I haven't used the Libman Wonder Mop on a slate floor, but I don't think it would be durable enough. I also have an O-Cedar Dual Action Microfiber Flip Mop and I think it would work better even though it's a different type of mop.
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Short answer, yes. I had a couple of places where ceramic tile drifted out of position and was touching. I chucked the blade in my 7 1/4 Black -Decker hand saw, used a spritzer bottle with water to keep it wet and cut grout grooves back to size. Wear ear protection and avoid chips & such flying off unless you like to bleed.
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Yes it will cut marble tile. From me experience, it does not handle anything larger than 12". The blade that came with the saw is sufficient to cut concrete pavers. The overall quality of the unit is fair and what I would expect from something made in China. There are better saws on the market but, will do the job if your not using the unit on professional basis 6 days a week.
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do you mean ceramic tile? I would not. you would need to buy a special wheel and it would be hard to hold small pieces safely . Better to rent a wet saw from a tool rental for a few hours and make sure you don't get cut. I always try to think safety first. Thye wet blades does not chip the edges of the tile and has a guide so you can use a push stick and not your fingers.
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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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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.
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Sorry this saw is for wood laminate flooring, I also used for wood and plastic molding. Ceramic Tile cutters are very cheap for the manual typs and just a few more dollars for an elctric wet tile saw.Hope this helps you out..BTw this is an excellent Saw, I Laminated 2 large rooms, and a hallway with this saw using the original blade it came with!!
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It is limited because the tile will hit the frame of the saw on the left. I just did a job with 6x24 tiles on the diagonal and I had to be quite creative to make all my cuts around the floor vents. It does help that you can make plunge cuts similar to a miter saw. Overall this is a very nice saw. But may not be the right saw for large format tiles.
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Saw comes with a wood cutting blade, and not set up for water. I wouldn't want to try it. Go for a wet saw for any stone tile job. A manual score , or a hand grinder with a diamond bit will do fine on ceramic.
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No. This is just for wood/laminate flooring purposes. I suppose if you find a tile blade that would fit the saw it would work for tile u to a certain thickness. As it is boxed it will not cut tile.
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Yes but you may want to use a smaller blade if you and a clamp for the tile