Normal diamond core bits for tiles ? - Tile Advice

[trogg]

Hi, I'm about to buy some Marcrist core bits and was wondering if they would be suitable for using on tiles, if not what do you recommend ?

Ta

 

[Qwerty]

As in wall core bits? Never tried it myself but would of thought they would be too aggressive and highly likely to chip

 

[White Room]

As above, they would be difficult to control.

 

[Matt Bott]

If it's just for cutting tiles then these work great and come in m14 or drill bit not as expensive as machrist and mine have done 100s of holes already
Pro Tiler Diamond Hole Cutters (Dry Cut) M14 Fitting | Pro Tiler Tools - http://www.*******************/tiler-tool/8953/pro-tiler-diamond-hole-cutters-dry-cut-m14-fitting

 

[Old Mod]

If it's just for cutting tiles then these work great and come in m14 or drill bit not as expensive as machrist and mine have done 100s of holes already
Pro Tiler Diamond Hole Cutters (Dry Cut) M14 Fitting | Pro Tiler Tools - http://www.*******************/tiler-tool/8953/pro-tiler-diamond-hole-cutters-dry-cut-m14-fitting

They are a good price!

 

[trogg]

I should explain, I'm fitting a bathroom and need to cut new holes in the wall for the WC, bath and sink.
I can either cut the holes first and tile around them or tile the whole wall and then cut the holes, either way I need to buy some core bits.
Another way would be to cut the holes, tile the wall and then cut the tiles with a tile core bit or would one of those diamond cutters that you fit onto an angle grinder do to trick ?

Thanks for that link Matt, a lot cheaper than i thought.

 

[Matt Bott]

ok I've forgot the name 3fall will know its a triangle shape and goes on a drill i believe that would be a lot cheaper but I'm unsure on use as I've only seen someone use it on ceramics it would be the cheapest way as it will do any size hole you like in the tiles.

from experience you would drill the walls first put the pipes through then as you tile mark the pipe that sticks out on the tile then cut the hole and slide over.

i hope this helps the triangle tool will not leave as cleaner hole as it just gets bigger as you push it in and do it from both sides to try to keep as clean as possible.

 

[Matt Bott]

ah if its just for the screws then yeah i did my shower profiles through tiles and into block work with the original hole cutters i linked hope this helps any questions just ask .

 

[trogg]

Is this what you're on about Matt ?

Crown Tiles | Triangle Hole Cutter - Crown Tiles - https://www.crowntiles.co.uk/triangle-hole-cutter.html?utm_source=google_shopping&gclid=Cj0KEQiAifvEBRCVx5up6Ojgr5oBEiQALHw1TlFO71S4_gwYthqJ6SoeOwDv01SU22mQrczQ3joBuYkaAkm18P8HAQ

Looks good, unfortunately it doesn't do Porcelain, have you ever used one ?

 

[Matt Bott]

I know protiler have one but can't find it online found a cheaper one for you Genesis 830 73mm Tri Bore Hole Cutter - http://www.uktilesales.co.uk/tri-bore-hole-cutter-73mm-genesis-830

I have seen tilers use it multiple times, I have a full set of the original ones I linked you so I've never needed, I want to say it will do porcelains but I'm not 100% i think it would but wouldn't last very long surely there's a tiler on here that's tried it ?

 

[Old Mod]

Product Usage:

The Genesis 830 73mm tri bore hole cutter is suitable for use with all standard power drills. It is ideal for cutting holes into ceramic tiles up to 73mm in diameter. It is not suitable for tiles made of porcelain or very hard materials. It features a dual sided Carbide edge.

 

[LauraCTW]

Funny how the "old" tools come back into conversation. Still keep these in stock and sell through a few every year. Definitely a good bit of kit to have on board the van at all times. (not for porcelain!)