The Use Of The Multi Tool - Tile Advice

[ANDY F]

Afternoon all.

I've been reading who uses a multi cutter on doors and architraves etc to get a tile to slide under, but do these cutters work on cutting tiles and has anyone any experience of this?

When I was having my drama the other week, trying to envelope a tile that was too big for my wet cutter (see how do I cut this? thread) the general consensus was to cut it with a grinder. Did it, neatish job, customer happy.

But what if its thrashing it down with rain outside, nowhere to get the grinder out (too much dust for inside). Never heard of a tiler being rained off! Can the multi tool cut tiles or is a combination of grinder and wet cutter the only solution?

Your thoughts please.....

 

[Bill]

Afternoon all.

I've been reading who uses a multi cutter on doors and architraves etc to get a tile to slide under, but do these cutters work on cutting tiles and has anyone any experience of this?

When I was having my drama the other week, trying to envelope a tile that was too big for my wet cutter (see how do I cut this? thread) the general consensus was to cut it with a grinder. Did it, neatish job, customer happy.

But what if its thrashing it down with rain outside, nowhere to get the grinder out (too much dust for inside). Never heard of a tiler being rained off! Can the multi tool cut tiles or is a combination of grinder and wet cutter the only solution?

Your thoughts please.....

Buy a pop up shelter.......... then you can cut outdoor or use 110v stuff and you can still cut outdoor or buy a decent battery grinder and you can still work outdoor

 

[p4ulo]

I'm not sure you could get a multi-tool to start up gently enough to get it in place nicely (does that make sense) also, because it oscillates back and forth, I think you'd be looking at some chippage at each end of the cut, whereas a grinder / wet wheel presents a continuous or at least a cutting blade that only spins in one direction....

 

[Ian]

I have a tailgate on my van, that's where I set up on a rainy day.

 

[lizzardtong]

Got tilgate as well. But good dust extractor will help with controlling dust

 

[Old Mod]

Bosch do a diamond half disc specifically aimed at cutting tiles,
I've not tried it or bought one, they're £49.99!

 

[ANDY F]

The grinder seems to be the best option. £50 a blade and no-one knows if it'll work! Not going to risk trying it. Still want a multi tool though

 

[ANDY F]

Does anyone use multi tool for removing old grout or broken tiles?

 

[Wishiwasatoptiler]

Just a slight different direction to @ANDY F post, which are best, battery or cabled versions?

 

[Old Mod]

Does anyone use multi tool for removing old grout or broken tiles?

For grout yes, tiles .......not that I can ever remember.
Just old reliable SDS and hammer and bolster/chisel/screwdriver/wood chisel/ anything pointy/ bigger hammer/ or client!

Just a slight different direction to @ANDY F post, which are best, battery or cabled versions?

Both have their merits, battery can be convenient and quick.. Stops u having to find power but can be restrictive cos they tend to be bulkier.
Cabled have more grunt, are generally smaller, but finding power can be a pain and getting tangled in the cable when you're in a tight space is grounds for smashing it against a wall!

Hope this helps!!!

 

[ANDY F]

What should I invest my Christmas money in?

 

[Wishiwasatoptiler]

What should I invest my Christmas money in?

For grout yes, tiles .......not that I can ever remember.
Just old reliable SDS and hammer and bolster/chisel/screwdriver/wood chisel/ anything pointy/ bigger hammer/ or client!




Both have their merits, battery can be convenient and quick.. Stops u having to find power but can be restrictive cos they tend to be bulkier.
Cabled have more grunt, are generally smaller, but finding power can be a pain and getting tangled in the cable when you're in a tight space is grounds for smashing it against a wall!

Hope this helps!!!

I thought that, very convenient, saves not getting extension wires out etc, so think I'll plug for that.

What should I invest my Christmas money in?

you can spend it on my new multi tool and post it up if you like!!!!

 

[ANDY F]

What you buying?

 

[Old Mod]

What should I invest my Christmas money in?

Well depends on how much we're talking about,
and how many toys u need?

I have a full kit and some!! (I like toys, ask Ali or Gary! Haha)

But I could comfortable spend a grand on just a new laser and laser measure right this second.
And that's without the other 5grand on cutting equipement and associated tools!

It's all about priority for me, if I want something, I get that first!
If I NEED something, that probably comes last! Hahha

 

[ANDY F]

Got a few grout rake outs on the horizon so this is the baby. Love tools