Limestone Tiles

**pendleh** · 03-07-2008

Hi I recently tried to cut limestone tiles with my plasplugs - it chipped them. Now I need to get one edge honed and the 2 tiles cut for me. Does anyone know anyone near Bolton that could do this for me. Also need to know what model of wet cutter I should look to purchase that could cut limestone without damage. I had a marcist diamond blade in my plasplugs. Any advice appreciated.

Best Wishes

Howard

**Pawelzik** · 03-07-2008

From what I have found in the IT I think this company can help

Bolton Granite Co Ltd | Granite Worktop - Natural Stone In Your Home

Regards, Martin

**Dave** · 03-07-2008

The marcrist blade can cause chipping....you will be better using a continuous rim cutting wheel...

**Mike Strutter** · 03-07-2008

Originally Posted by pendleh

Hi I recently tried to cut limestone tiles with my plasplugs - it chipped them. Now I need to get one edge honed and the 2 tiles cut for me. Does anyone know anyone near Bolton that could do this for me. Also need to know what model of wet cutter I should look to purchase that could cut limestone without damage. I had a marcist diamond blade in my plasplugs. Any advice appreciated.

Best Wishes

Howard

Hi Howard, i cut 20mm thick Jura limestone on my Norton Clipper TT200EM and it was fine. Just remember to cut slowly and ensure there is loads of water on the blade

**365drills** · 03-07-2008

And when you are ready to put chip free holes into them dont forget us !

Is that a hole I see...

wetdec · 03-07-2008

Originally Posted by 365drills

And when you are ready to put chip free holes into them dont forget us !

Is that a hole I see...

Yes in in crema antico marble not limestone lol

**365drills** · 03-07-2008

Perfect holes in any tile !!!

Our diamonds GRIND away at the surface to ensure chip free results on a consistent basis.

No matter what they are made of !

TilingLogistics · 03-07-2008

Originally Posted by 365drills

Perfect holes in any tile !!!

Our diamonds GRIND away at the surface to ensure chip free results on a consistent basis.

No matter what they are made of !

Richard,

I like your drills so don't take this the wrong way. I have drilled a lot of stone but sometimes Natural stone presents problems when drilling and i think in all honesty that is what Wetdec was referring to. This is down to the make up of the stone. Some limestone such as Jura can drill really well but others have inherent problems. It only takes a crevice or hole to be on a weak point and the tile can split no matter how good the drill. So a statement "no matter what they are made of " is a bit blase to say the least IMO. The same applies to Marble when cutting. You can have the best cutting wheel in the world but if you attempt to cut through a vein sometimes it splits. Thats all i am trying to point out.

Kev

Kev