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Discuss Cutting 800mm Limestone. in the Tiling Forum at TilersForums; Hi Fella,s I have 50sq metres of 800mm limestone to lay,problem is bridgesaw won,t take this size. Is it possible to cut with angle grinder. Tiles are only 5mm thick. ...
          
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    Hi Fella,s

    I have 50sq metres of 800mm limestone to lay,problem is bridgesaw won,t take this size. Is it possible to cut with angle grinder. Tiles are only 5mm thick.
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    Default Re: Cutting 800mm Limestone.

    Make sure you have a steady hand and use a water bottle to keep blade wet all the time.
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    Default Re: Cutting 800mm Limestone.

    Thanks for that Del.

    Thought it might be ok but wanted to check.

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    Default Re: Cutting 800mm Limestone.

    use a timber batten as a guide on the long cuts just to keep your lines nice and neat.
    make sure the batten is straight too!

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    Default Re: Cutting 800mm Limestone.

    You should do a check piece first, some natural stone will stain even with water. You may have to cut them dry so just use the usual safety items. Must say I have never come across 5mm Limestone, what is the substrate and what adhesive are you using?

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    Default Re: Cutting 800mm Limestone.

    For that size would have thought they needed to be 15mm.
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    Default Re: Cutting 800mm Limestone.

    Sorry, not 800mm square,800x400.

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    Default Re: Cutting 800mm Limestone.

    Screeded floor using BAL SPF Powder addy as underfloorheated.
    This should be ok yes.

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    Default Re: Cutting 800mm Limestone.

    800mm x 400mm x 5mm?

    Im not sure if Id like to lay these on a floor. Are they suitable for floors?
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