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Discuss What shall I use to cut this tile? in the Tiling Tools at TilersForums; Hi All, How can I cut this type of tile? Any advice gratefully received. Many Thanks, Paul...
          
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    Default What shall I use to cut this tile?

    Hi All,

    How can I cut this type of tile?

    Any advice gratefully received.



    Many Thanks,

    Paul

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    What tile is it, porcelain ??
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    A movable breaker type dry cutter or a wet cutter will.. no probs..

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    Default Re: What shall I use to cut this tile?

    If you don't tile fll time, then something like this will do the job without breaking the bank:



    Just put a thin board underneath the sheet to support it when you're scoring/snapping.
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    Default Re: What shall I use to cut this tile?

    Or angle grinder with daimond wheel ....Alby
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    wet saw will cut this tile 4 you

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    Quote Originally Posted by irishjas View Post
    wet saw will cut this tile 4 you
    The trouble with most wet saws you get too much movement with mosaics ...Alby
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    after you've scored and snapped, run a stanley knife along the fibre mesh to cut it free

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    Default Re: What shall I use to cut this tile?

    Thak You All for your great advice.

    I'm going attempt the mission tomorrow with the diamond wheel - it's all I have here, and I've a few spare tiles to experiment on.

    Cheers,

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