Hello. I'm a DIY're

I am tiling two rooms.

1. Kitchen 16sqm with 45cmx45cm Porcellain. (8mm thickness)
2. Hallway 8sqm with 60x30 (material unknown for now)

For the Kitchen I will laying a diamond pattern.
I intend to cut aproximately an 8cm 45degree line of one corner of each Tile. This will allow me to insert a small square mosaic in the middle of four layed tiles.

I have Tiling experience but have never before made cuts that will be vissible.

what Cutter tool would you reccomend?

I am on a tight budget but need something for repetitive cutting.

So far my issue is finding an affordable one that can cut 45cmx45cm on the Diagonal.

Any suggestions are welcome.

Thanks.

D.

I would make a jig out of some ply for a base with some strips of wood to hold the tile in place on 2 sides. A guide over the tile along the line where you wish to cut would give you something to cut against with an angle grinder/diamond wheel.

I wouldnt do it that way myself, I would use my Dewalt DW24000 wet cutter but seeing as you want a cheap alternative !

Thanks,..good tip.

I have good skills with a grinder, so it is an option.

However,..I would prefer a more consistent method. Money is an issue,. but I can Hire a decent wet saw (cuts to 700mm) for 40 Euro a weekend.

Are you saying a wet saw would prove better results for an exposed cut?? I do realise your Dwalt is a dream machine and unless I start my own business over here I certainly can't justify the expense. Although as soon as my own tiling project is finished I am sure to have requests from friends and family for their homes.

Still,..I know I can do my two rooms to a high quality finish with the correct cutter.
My cost is 650 Euro + Tools.
My Quote received for complete job is 3500 Euro.

Thanks,. and please remember we are looking at porcilain tiles with repititive exposed cuts.

D.

trade tiler
Rubi Star-60-N PLUS
Rubi have improved the original star cutters. Mostly buy replacing some plastic component for metal ones
If you are not a full time tiler or are moving into tiling and can't justify the price of the professional ranges then the Rubi Star machines are great.
- Maximum cutting length: 610mm (24")
- Maximum cutting thickness: 12mm (1/2")
- Moving breaking system
- Lateral stop for repetitive and 45° cutting
- Fold out outrigger arms support tile
- Direct view of the cutting and scoring line
- Includes rugged shockproof carry case and 6mm scoring wheel
Price: £74.60 £87.66 Including VAT at 17.5%

Yeah I've been looking at it,..

What I really would like to know is,.. Do I use a manual cutter, or a wet saw? (exposed cut lines!!)
I have always hidden them when against a wall,.but for this project they will be in the middle of the floor.

thanks.

D.

but the cut lines and where they meet the inset will be grouted won't they? why not smooth the edges with a carboundum stone?

It will all depends on the tile to as what sort of edge it will leave. Some tiles cut better than others. Some cutting wheels cut better than others. Its a case of suck it and see.

for use on porcelain

Montolit Diamond pad set


Diamond hand pads for smoothing the edges of any type of:

- Marble
- Granite
- Porcelain
- Stoneware
- Ceramics

Blue = Medium grit
Red = Fine grit

Can be used wet or dry


Price: £39.00 £45.83 Including VAT at 17.5%

Quantity:

Hmmm,..Yes the tiles will be grouted with the inset. And rounding them slightly with a stone/file is a must.

I understand the subtle sifferences between various blades and wheels in terms of the final cut.

Can I ask for a direction to be lead into,..

(8mm thick porcilain tile. cut on the diagonal.)

If I had the best possible result from a wet saw and a manual cutter,..which one would be better?

I really do have the option of both but it's stuck in my head that wet saw would provide a better finish.
Is this >True?

thanks.

Originally Posted by Deafty

Hmmm,..Yes the tiles will be grouted with the inset. And rounding them slightly with a stone/file is a must.

I understand the subtle sifferences between various blades and wheels in terms of the final cut.

Can I ask for a direction to be lead into,..

(8mm thick porcilain tile. cut on the diagonal.)

If I had the best possible result from a wet saw and a manual cutter,..which one would be better?

I really do have the option of both but it's stuck in my head that wet saw would provide a better finish.
Is this >True?

thanks.

yes...

no it is not True

Are these through bodied porcelain or glazed Porcelain ? Rounding edges on glazed will not work.

you could always mark the tiles thn take them to a local stonemason to cut, (the ones that make headstones, granite worktops etc)

Ok,..Ok,..

So buying the "Rubi Star-60-N PLUS" would be my best bet yeah,..
coupled with the "Montolit Diamond pad set" (alternatives?).

Thanks.

Originally Posted by deanotile

no it is not True

Originally Posted by Sir Ramic

Are these through bodied porcelain or glazed Porcelain ? Rounding edges on glazed will not work.

Pardon for being completely stupid here,.. I can't tell,...

I don't believe they are glazed,. as the colour of the tile appears to be inthe (body) of the material. There are no defining edges where the colur runs out. That to me would be glazed I believe.

Sorry and please help here..

Anyone know where I can buy the "Rubi Star 60 N PLUS"

I am living in germany at the moment,..google shows NO RESULTS.

Thanks.

Originally Posted by Deafty

Pardon for being completely stupid here,.. I can't tell,...

I don't believe they are glazed,. as the colour of the tile appears to be inthe (body) of the material. There are no defining edges where the colur runs out. That to me would be glazed I believe.

Sorry and please help here..

Then they sound as if they are through bodied porcelain.

You may have more luck searching for Karl Dham cutters if in Germany.

Thankyou all for the help.

I will post back with my finalised intentions,..
One thing to note is the tile cutter reccomended to me (on the cheap) does not state it can cut porcelain tiles.
How concerned should I be, with 8mm thickness??

I will look into "Karl Dham" cutters,..thanks.

D.

IMO most cutter will cut porcelain, some better than others but I also think that a moveable breaker arm is a must for porcelain.

have a look on ebay

Send these guts an email sales-dept@montolit.com
They will tell you the dealers in Germany, montolit cutters are very well respected and should last you a very long time and they do reply to emails.

Cheers,

Stefan