I need to make a 12' long straight cut in a ceramic tile floor. Would one blade make it through the whole job?
1481468
Yes, I used one blade to cut 12 or more one inch thick patio blocks. It will not cut one inch deep so I had to turn the block over to finsh the cut. Ceramic tile should be no more than a half inch thick and there should be no problem with your 12 inch cut.
1481469
It might be able to cut the entire thickness but it could 'score' the surface enough deep enough you could then snap the tile over a straightedge
1481470
yes however I like to use this blade for more intricate cuts, like around the toilet drain. I chose a cheap wet saw for most of my straight cuts. Well worth the money. If you do use the dremel, it's best to wet the tile, go slowly and you should be happy with the results.
1299392
absolutely NO. the saw chips small tile. I had to get a wet saw to do my tile work
179837
This blade will cut aggressively bricks, concrete blocks, stones, paver tales, and so on, but not ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles, glass, etc. If you try to cut these kind of tiles with it the edges will chip and will make a very rough cut.
1824385
Yes you can. On some cuts, thats the only way I could get a nice clean cut, as the stone was so soft. You can't beat the 'bang for your buck' you get with this saw. Used on two tiling jobs using granite and ceramic tile, and was very pleased with its performance.
819253
I bought this to cut tile with and thought it was straight one piece but has a ridge and thats a bummer-you need a tile blade thats for tile not this blade with the ridge--my brother said it was very cheap for the diamonds are very few. hope this helps-maybe buy new blade and thewn sell it. steamer
1121263
We installed 500mm(~19 3/4 inch) tile, and as long as scoring pressure was constant, the cuts were very clean. Diagonal cuts will likely depend on the angle. The only cuts I found troublesome were ones where I was trying to trim less than an inch.
553315
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.
553312
I would not recommend this for tile. To get a clean cut on tile you need to use a wet saw. for a diy job there are alot of cheap wet saws on the market or just buy a cheap die grinder and use a dry cut masonry blade on it. use the right tool for the right job
313941
Nope. But we used these to cut very small unglazed ceramic tiles (.75"x.75" - not sure how thin, but they were tiny), and it worked like a charm. I have a hard time imagining tiles thinner than the gap on this tool.
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.
787812
The Bosch certainly has enough power for the job - the trick will be getting the correct blade to do this. I would see if you can find a diamond grit blade (I've seen these for cutting tile) and be sure to take your time. The dust you generate with this cutting job will also be quite hazardous to breathe in - so be sure that you have a proper dust mask!
1274330
I used a Fein MM to cut out a 3/4" plywood floor I replaced. Cut was quite fine and smooth. I didn't use a straight edge, but I did have to cut along the long side of a bathtub. Using the bathtub itself as a guide was easy so I think any straight edge would be similarly easy.
1094774
This type of tile cutter can score and "break" glass tile in a straight line which is pretty much the way it works with any type tile, the problem is if you are trying to cut a piece smaller than like 1/2" it doesn't work to well this is where you might need a blade type tile saw. For me I found that it worked ok for smaller jobs but in some cases it just won't give the provisional looking results you may want
2239133
I have not used it to cut tile, but it is a nice handy tool to have around, you will not regret buying it.
382201
I haven't used the carbide/diamond/ whatever the masonary blade is yet, but I would think it would cut ok on that. I've plunge cut drywall, 3/4 plywood and 2 x 4's with the steel toothed blades. I don't think you'll get a clean cut line on tile like a diamond blade wet saw, but you should be able to cut very close to the wall.
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.
448592
I wouldn't hesitate to try it. The cut is very close. The blade is thinner than most saw blades. It is flexible so you can get it to lie flush against the surface. There is a medium tooth side and a fine tooth side. You may require a tad of sanding or a sharp razor knife to finish if there is a splinter left. edit: I see the suggestion that it may be too large for flush cutting. I would say that all depends on how tight your work space is. I have cut many delicate materials with this saw and it does everything I've ever tried t on. That said, if you have a huge saw budget, get as many saws as you wnat. This one does a lot for one tool. I wouldn't hesitate to try it. The cut is very close. The blade is thinner than most saw blades. It is flexible so you can get it to lie flush against the surface. There is a medium tooth side and a fine tooth side. You may require a tad of sanding or a sharp razor knife to finish if there is a splinter left. edit: I see the suggestion that it may be too large for flush cutting. I would say that all depends on how tight your work space is. I have cut many delicate materials with this saw and it does everything I've ever tried t on. That said, if you have a huge saw budget, get as many saws... » Read More I wouldn't hesitate to try it. The cut is very close. The blade is thinner than most saw blades. It is flexible so you can get it to lie flush against the surface. There is a medium tooth side and a fine tooth side. You may require a tad of sanding or a sharp razor knife to finish if there is a splinter left. edit: I see the suggestion that it may be too large for flush cutting. I would say that all depends on how tight your work space is. I have cut many delicate materials with this saw and it does everything I've ever tried t on. That said, if you have a huge saw budget, get as many saws as you wnat. This one does a lot for one tool. « Show Less