How to Cut Tile: - Tile cutting and polishing Tips


How to cut tiles to fit into the gaps without breaking them. This project gives you guidance on cutting tiles to fill the awkward shapes that you always have left over when tiling.
Cutting ceramic tiles may sound scary, but it is actually surprisingly easy.
1.
Use a pencil and a square to measure and mark your tiles
2.
Set the tile down onto a sturdy surface and reposition the square.
3.
Score the tile with the glass cutter.
4.
Snap the tile over a wire hanger.
5.
Smooth the edges of the tile with a brick, if needed.
Can I cut tile with a circular saw?
If you absolutely need to use a circular saw to cut your porcelain tile, you will need: A diamond masonry blade specifically indicated for porcelain that is the proper size for your circular saw; in other words, a tile cutting blade for circular saw.
How do I keep my tile from chipping when I cut it?
Place the tile on the saw's platform. If the blade lowers, the top of the tile should face up. If the saw blade is in the platform which cuts tiles from the bottom, the tile should be face down. Engage the saw blade, and push the tile through the blade to make a shallow cut across the tile.
How do you polish tiles naturally?
It smells good and cleans well. Remove a stain with baking soda. Try mopping your tile floor using this DIY cleaning recipe: ¼ cup white vinegar, 1 tablespoon liquid dish soap, ¼ cup baking soda, and 2 gallons of very warm water. You can also add a few drops of lavender essential oil for a fresh scent!
BEST
TILE CUTTING TOOLS
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DTA Boss Professional Tile Cutter
Primo Professional Tile Cutter
Big Red
Primo 24″ Slim Body Tile Cutters
(ball bearings)
RTC Razor Pro Push Tile Cutter

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