Advice how to cut out a square hole. - TilersForums.com

[Pritch]

Hi
Could anyone give some advice on how to cut out this flush plate that falls in the middle of the tile?
Thanks

 

[hmtiling]

A grinder and i'd drill the corners first

 

[Albert]

As above, grinder

 

[Unused Account 1]

Laser lol

 

[roadking]

mark and cut on rear of tile with grinder !

 

[Albert]

mark and cut on rear of tile with grinder !

More chance of chipping if cut from the back, in my opinion

 

[GoneGuy]

Drill corners to help prevent cracks then use a grinder

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Drilling the corners is not something I do - just straight through with the grinder then hit it with my pin hammer - have I mentioned my pin hammer before?

 

[Flintstone]

I wouldn't drill the corners either if it's a standard thickness porcelain or ceramic in that situation but I'd leave a little meat in the corners. Grinder from the front as far as you can then the last bit from the back

 

[Pritch]

Thanks for the advice

 

[Italy]

depends on the type of tile, ceramic or porcelain.
if it's porcelain, lately I do not make holes in the corners,
cut directly on the front and round the corners with a finger bits.
thus I avoid breaking the tile during installation and even after.

 

[Pritch]

Ok thanks for the advice
Just a quickie......
Should the tile cut be against the trim or the wall?
Also, are corners outside wet areas just grouted rather than silicone?
Thanks

 

[Albert]

Ok thanks for the advice
Just a quickie......
Should the tile cut be against the trim or the wall?
Also, are corners outside wet areas just grouted rather than silicone?
Thanks

What trim? you asked about cutting a square hole in the middle
of a tile

 

[Pritch]

Hi
It was just a quick question.....didn't think it was worth starting a new thread for.
Its aluminum box trim.
Thanks

 

[Albert]

Wich is going where?