How do you cut the stainless steal tile?
906648
We cut them with a tile saw, the used a grinding stone on the edges that were 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.
2010264
I used a pocket knife to chip away at it...be careful as it does shatter and you have to carefully remove it piece by piece.
1254756
Grace, T.tiles are ceramic tile vs. porcelain. purchase to allow for some breakage. The key to any hand tile cutter is a sharp clean blade and an even consistent scribe line as you drag across the surface. This unit has an easy built in method to aid in the break. One note, it will be tricky(on any manual cutter)to slice thin sections/edges off. If this is needed, a motorized tile cutting system may be needed.
510619
No, you need a wet cutter bit to do that, They are costly so you may want to check out the tile supply outlets or a rental yard.
2108657
Once you remove it from the roll you can take a plastic Saran Wrap, put it around is and cut it with the plastic wrap still around it. The knife that you are using has to be really sharp.
1837652
Use the edge of a coin, twist the central plastic part of the blade clockwise to undo (opposite from normal), it pops out, you can then take the blade out holding it between thumb & forefinger - simply wash under running tap, dab dry with kitchen cloth, replace central black plastic centre & twist anti clockwise to tighten ( again opposite to normal) - hope this makes sense
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This type of mosaic tile needs grouting with a grout that is "non" sanded . If you use sanded grout you'll scratch the stainless steal and glass when you smooth out the grout. I did not end up using this sample, I used a different color with stone and glass in it instead of stainless steal and stone.
1254759
Grace,T.tiles are ceramic tile vs. porcelain.purchase to allow for some breakage. The key to any hand tile cutter is a sharp clean blade and an even consistent scribe line as you drag across the surface. This unit has an easy built in method to aid in the break. One note, it will be tricky(on any manual cutter)to slice thin sections/edges off. If this is needed, a motorized tile cutting system may be needed.
1855061
there are metal cutting blade readly available. 1/8th inch steel is not a problem, and have cut thicker. Thickest I can remember was cutting down a well casing
2177449
I have a roto-zip cutter I use. Usually I try to pattern receptacle cut outs and the like to be at the edges of the tiles.
1507825
I cut mine with scissors. It is solid plastic but still a little flexible and not really thick. A utility knife should work, too.
995774
Turn the plastic top until the half circle opening lines up with the half circle solid piece then punch out. I use a butter knife to punch it out.
696391
I also cut them off using a jig saw. The plastic is thick enough and you could easily cut it with a hacksaw.
2098251
Hold the knife in your right hand. Put your thumb in the thumb cut out, there is serrated thin piece of steel. Push down on it that will release the blade. Then gently press down on the back side of the blade.
1188391
I went to Home Depot and bought a piece of sheet metal. I cut it a little smaller than my pit and placed it in there. Put the ring through the middle and the glass rocks around. Sounds difficult but was very easy. Works great.
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Thanks so much for posting this. The butter knife trick worked like a charm. I didn't have a lot of luck working the two halves back and forth, but did find that inserting a thin flat screwdriver blade and using that to pry the two pieces apart made it easy (after the butter knives were installed). Thanks again!