This is BY FAR the GREATEST instruction / and help that i have ever seen to date and i am 55 years old. i would even be willing to pay for this type of help
We're getting ready to tile around some huge posts on our porch and this video was such a great find! We tried this method on a test tile and it came out great, so we're ready to tackle the project. It's a much better method than cutting 'fingers' in the waste portion and breaking them out and then grinding smooth. Also like the paper template method you employ and your attention to detail in making the video. Thank-you!
Very good video. I have been contemplating doing a kitchen counter. Although I have done a lot of things with tools, I have never cut tile. I have the tools. So just was concerned about that curve. You did a great job!
Thanks for the feedback, & yes you are right with your comments re securing the tile in place ... but out of all the tiles i cut a curve in none broke. Worth noting i was only very lightly placing the blade onto the tile and cutting in very slowly and progressively, but your right if i were to press the blade hard into the tile it could easily get broken, miss cut or sent flying off the bed.
it's worth keeping half an eye on what new grinder disks and accessories are available on the market for specialist jobs. it never ceases to surprise me but how often would you use them unless your in the trade.
I just wanted to say well done by setting a good example and wearing proper full face protection and ear defender. So many think that safety googles are enough but cutting porcelain like this throws out tiny shards at tremendous speed and you can never be too careful with such a high speed tool. Especially as many remove the cutter guard so as to be able to see better. Anyway thanks for posting
Thanks. The grinder is very good for cutting & shaping stone. If you are a blade smith then there's not much i can tell you don't already know or are aware of. Grinder is good for rough cutting and shaping. I'm also into lapidary, stone cutting & polishing is definitely an art. What i found is the finishing and polishing that takes up most of your time. Depending on type & size of your item and how you want the finish to be, the grinder may not be best tool to finish with.
Tony...thanx for the response. This slate tile is going to only be used for under a wood burning stove so there will be no traffic on it... Thanx again.
Good. Work Sir I just want to say you should raise that gard up out of the way so you could see better.. We never use that solid gard to see as you can't see your mark we sometimes use a clear gard if any! Keep up the Good work.
Yes you are correct, thanks. The segmented disc is very good for concrete pavers and sand stone where you need the impact action and cooling of the segments and have a lot of dust and dabris to remove, but the tiles need the smooth continuous action of the. solid blade..
you can cut slate with a diamond cutter and grinder but i would only use the grinder if it is a clean cut square edge tile. Slate is meant to be rustic and rough and there is also specialised tools to cut 100% slate tiles in the traditionally methods, think old English slate tiled roofs.
hi John yes I definatly would redcomend the diamond saw on the grinder to cut out the bigger foot print, then finish by hiding the cut with a bead line of silicone glue of quadrant tile. If your original tiles are onto floor boards watch you don't cut too deep into the floor boards & you may also have to make good the waterproof membrane sealing, good luck.
Thanks Tony, your demonstration was most informative. Perhaps you can advise me on a slightly different tile-cutting problem. I have to cut about 100mm off the edge of some large porcelain tiles which are already laid on a bathroom floor. It's important that I have a clean cut (no chips) on the edge that will remain on the floor, since new tiles are to be laid against this edge. I have free access to one edge of the strip that is to be removed, but no way to safely mobilise the whole tile to enable it to be cut on a wet saw such as you demonstrated. What are my best options, do you think?
Hi Peter, this is a difficult question to answer ... no chip tile cutting a curve on a very tough porcelain tile which is still fitted to the floor in situ ... you got me there. Please advise what your solution was if you did it sucessfully.
Thank you for sharing I have cut a radius and bullnose get free hand nice job on using your paper template and I would have wanted to use cardboard are you did a good job thanks for sharing hope to hear from you bye for now Ken God bless do you have another Channel by the way?
thanks for the comment, true yes of course you can use cardboard (or similar) but it's just a guide at the end of the day. and i use what i had available to hand at the time.
Tony, I have a tile job where I need to cut some ceramic tile that is already installed. I am making the shower larger and need to create a bigger shower pan. Would you suggest the diamond blade on a disc grinder for that application as well?
yes, absolutely use a grinder & diamond blade to cut in situ tiles, but you have to know whats under the tiles ... 1. you may not want to cut the sub tile waterproof sealing or epoxy or concrete or fiberglass waterproof membrane 2. the diamond blade will not be good for wood floor boards or wood beams under the shower base, it will cut it but also produce a lot of smoke as it burns & wears through it.
hi John yes I definatly would redcomend the diamond saw on the grinderr to cut out the bigger foot print, then finish by hiding the cut with a bead linf silicone glue of quadrant tile. watch you dont cut too deep into floor doards
Hi Jasir Sofi, the spec of the Angle Grinder is not what's important as long as it is the smaller 100mm (4") to 120mm (4.75") type grinder.... i was using an Australian model Makita 100mm grinder, this model will be different in every country Model Name: 100mm Angle Grinder Model Number: GA4030K Material: Metal / Plastic Product Dimensions: W:128 H:95 L:266mm Package Dimensions: W:140 H:300 L:420mm Wattage: 720W Cord Length: 2.0m Maximum Speed: 11000 rpm (no load) Side Handle: Yes Spindle Lock: Yes Variable Speed: No Arbor Size: 16mm Commercial: Yes
Hi yes you can cut Slate tiles with the diamond blade, no problem ... but ... the only warning i would give you is slate floors looks great but slate is soft and it's not maintenance free you have to seal treat them constantly. Go for a great looking slate effect "Porcelin" floor tile, the modern mimics are amazing. Do a search on youtube ther is lots of vids on cutting slate.
Hi, it's a ~100mm or 4" (depending on your machine) non segmented or continuous rim diamond blade for a grinder. For example: www.amazon.com/s?k=Continuous+rim+diamond+blade+for+a+grinder.&ref=nb_sb_noss Do not use a segmented blade it will be too aggressive and may damage and/or break the tile being cut. Segmented blades are primary used where speed, impact and cutting is required ie on brick & paver cutting.
thanks for the comment, true yes of course you can use cardboard (or similar) but it's just a guide at the end of the day. and i use what i had available to hand at the time.
Hey Tony Nice job, Just curious, that hand rail looks as if it was separate from the stairs , correct? And if so, would it have been easier to remove the rail and drill the tile to accommodate the bolts for it?
if i were installing the hand rails yes i would have done it as you say, but Unfortunately i can't remove the top hand rail without cutting the steel, i buy the house with the steel spiral in place and fully welded & fitted. The long and short of it is, it was much easier to cut the tile then re engineer the steel stair case. Lifting all the top hand rail feet ~15mm would also introduce a slight twist into the main vertical central shaft & possibly affect the gate swing and locking latch alignment.
Also!!! Yoy could mark the tile by placing the tile in place and marking the underside and then it from the bottom. By cutting from the bottom you never have chips on the top face of your tile cutting from the bottom makes a smoother finish on the top face. Try it and see how that'
Hmmm, not sure how and if that would work cutting a tile from the bottom side. in fact i never even thought of or trying that. but open to discussion or comments on this process.
The only thing thing wrong with this video, was that smile at the end....... Just joking!! :) Thanks for posting this and providing useful tips to all of us!
Thanks... Speed is not everything, if your a tiler for income or main job then speed is relative. Felker or Husqvarna don't produce curve cutting tile cutters, they specialise in straight cut wet bed cutters, aimed at the industrial market, normal too expensive for DIY'rs. Please educate me / us, Whats "Aqua Bar Paper"? and why is it better?
Yes i guess it is ... how good are you at dress making? anybody can cut the pattern but you still have to stitch it together. There is lot to think about that i have not mentioned like taking into account blade thickness and the cut gaps for the finishing edge trims.
No i'm not an experienced tiler, just a keen DIY'r / weekend warrior, 30 year engineer, Technical project manager. Who will take the time to do it properly myself, instead of hiring a contractor and be left feeling ripped of and the job not 100% completed to my satisfaction.
Liked the way you used your body as the compass point when you ground the arc piece out. Typical good engineer (one myself, and Scots too). Not quite sure how you would manage were radius about 6"... Hope the project finished as you expected. Looks great.
As a professional bathroom remodeling contractor, I need to point out something VERY important. The setup of how you're cutting the tile with a grinder is extremely poor and quite dangerous. In many circumstances, a tile placed upon something like that will certainly break. You need to place the tile on a firm flat surface and make sure it's properly secured in place, even if it means gently stepping on it. Not breaking the tile and working safely with tiles and a grinder is the most important.
Thanks for your comment and i agree, ... in my defense i was only lightly scoring & cutting the tile and not pushing into it for speedy cuts. if i was pressing into the tile & cut would be a rough(er) finish and very high chance of sending the tile off in the direction of the spinning blade so i would defiantly use a hold down clamp (or boot)
Im sure hes a lot faster with out explaining and thats ceramic.. My uncles eye ball all that with laminated flooring that is a freaking art i spent like 20 min trying to figure out how to cut an edge perfect 😥
i'm sure it is if you good enough to use one sucessfuly. i had difficulty doing it with a wheel cutter and these very good quality porcalain tiles so i completed the project happpily using this method
Hi, i'm proud to say i'm NOT a trueblue Tradesman. i think Au tradesmen and very poor and not worth the rip off money they charge for the poor quaility work. i'm sure there is some good ones out there but they are the ones who charge 2 or 3 times the rip off fees (cos they know they are better and jo average). The building industry in Au is ~20years behind the rest of the developed world & the Au hose build quaility is a joke! PS. your right ... i did not get where i am today by not saving them pennies ... LOL!
Hi, here is my thoughts if you want to cut a curve ... Dewalt = A1 great products Dewalt dwc410 = Not good for cutting curves. This is a wet cutter for flat & straight line cutting of tiles / stone / granite / slabs / marble / etc, I'm sure it would be a good tool to have in your arsenal. Angle Grinder = More dynamic, cheaper, full viz of the contact point of cut, not as bulky & difficult to use, you can add an attachment for guided straight line cutting, not water safe or friendly.
Yes you are correct, thanks. The segmented disc is very good for concrete pavers and sand stone where you need the impact action and cooling of the segments and have a lot of dust and dabris to remove, but the tiles need the smooth continuous action of the. solid blade.
This is the best demonstration on UA-cam on how to cut tile with an angle grinder. Interesting video BTW.
This is BY FAR the GREATEST instruction / and help that i have ever seen to date and i am 55 years old. i would even be willing to pay for this type of help
We're getting ready to tile around some huge posts on our porch and this video was such a great find! We tried this method on a test tile and it came out great, so we're ready to tackle the project. It's a much better method than cutting 'fingers' in the waste portion and breaking them out and then grinding smooth. Also like the paper template method you employ and your attention to detail in making the video. Thank-you!
You are truly a master craftsman tiler! Learned so much from your video.
Thanks mate (from a Mexican-American in Los Angeles, I'm putting in a jacuzzi in my home and was wondering how to cut around it and you taught me.
Hi Tony, just a note tae say I found your video educational and useful, it helped me tile round my mother's shunky! Good job.. cheers.
Very good video. I have been contemplating doing a kitchen counter. Although I have done a lot of things with tools, I have never cut tile. I have the tools. So just was concerned about that curve. You did a great job!
Thanks for the feedback, & yes you are right with your comments re securing the tile in place ... but out of all the tiles i cut a curve in none broke. Worth noting i was only very lightly placing the blade onto the tile and cutting in very slowly and progressively, but your right if i were to press the blade hard into the tile it could easily get broken, miss cut or sent flying off the bed.
Great Tip, I'm getting ready to do this exact type of cut but on a curved Fireplace Base. Great instructions this is very helpful!!!
Thank you Tony. I happen to have the same grinder and didn't consider using it on tile.
it's worth keeping half an eye on what new grinder disks and accessories are available on the market for specialist jobs. it never ceases to surprise me but how often would you use them unless your in the trade.
Well done. You are a man who seems to enjoy taking your time and doing a good job. Nice stair case too. Thanks for sharing. God Bless...
I just wanted to say well done by setting a good example and wearing proper full face protection and ear defender. So many think that safety googles are enough but cutting porcelain like this throws out tiny shards at tremendous speed and you can never be too careful with such a high speed tool. Especially as many remove the cutter guard so as to be able to see better. Anyway thanks for posting
Great teaching video! I learned quite a bit. THank you.
Very helpful and very well done. Thank you.
Thanks. The grinder is very good for cutting & shaping stone. If you are a blade smith then there's not much i can tell you don't already know or are aware of. Grinder is good for rough cutting and shaping. I'm also into lapidary, stone cutting & polishing is definitely an art. What i found is the finishing and polishing that takes up most of your time. Depending on type & size of your item and how you want the finish to be, the grinder may not be best tool to finish with.
Nice video buddy worked out my problem, I've been using a toothed disk but I need a non segmented disk. Thanks heaps
yes toothed disks for concrete pavers and bricks as it helps cooling and the stepped vibration causes a hammer cutting action to cut through quicker.
really good stuff nifty way to do tiles. great stair case too
Tony...thanx for the response. This slate tile is going to only be used for under a wood burning stove so there will be no traffic on it... Thanx again.
Good. Work Sir I just want to say you should raise that gard up out of the way so you could see better.. We never use that solid gard to see as you can't see your mark we sometimes use a clear gard if any! Keep up the Good work.
Nice work. The finished product is beautiful.
Yes you are correct, thanks. The segmented disc is very good for concrete pavers and sand stone where you need the impact action and cooling of the segments and have a lot of dust and dabris to remove, but the tiles need the smooth continuous action of the. solid blade..
Hey Tony...great job. Just wondering if you of anyone knows whether or not I can use the angle grinder for slate tile? Diamond blade also? Thanx Jeff
you can cut slate with a diamond cutter and grinder but i would only use the grinder if it is a clean cut square edge tile.
Slate is meant to be rustic and rough and there is also specialised tools to cut 100% slate tiles in the traditionally methods, think old English slate tiled roofs.
Good demonstration Tony
hi John yes I definatly would redcomend the diamond saw on the grinder to cut out the bigger foot print, then finish by hiding the cut with a bead line of silicone glue of quadrant tile. If your original tiles are onto floor boards watch you don't cut too deep into the floor boards & you may also have to make good the waterproof membrane sealing, good luck.
tasty cutting there, well done.
Thanks Tony, your demonstration was most informative. Perhaps you can advise me on a slightly different tile-cutting problem. I have to cut about 100mm off the edge of some large porcelain tiles which are already laid on a bathroom floor. It's important that I have a clean cut (no chips) on the edge that will remain on the floor, since new tiles are to be laid against this edge. I have free access to one edge of the strip that is to be removed, but no way to safely mobilise the whole tile to enable it to be cut on a wet saw such as you demonstrated. What are my best options, do you think?
Hi Peter, this is a difficult question to answer ... no chip tile cutting a curve on a very tough porcelain tile which is still fitted to the floor in situ ... you got me there.
Please advise what your solution was if you did it sucessfully.
Thank you for sharing I have cut a radius and bullnose get free hand nice job on using your paper template and I would have wanted to use cardboard are you did a good job thanks for sharing hope to hear from you bye for now Ken God bless do you have another Channel by the way?
thanks for the comment, true yes of course you can use cardboard (or similar) but it's just a guide at the end of the day. and i use what i had available to hand at the time.
really neat job, I learned a lot
Many thanks. That was a big help.
Newspaper templates...brilliant.
great job men. luv this job very much.
Tony, I have a tile job where I need to cut some ceramic tile that is already installed. I am making the shower larger and need to create a bigger shower pan. Would you suggest the diamond blade on a disc grinder for that application as well?
yes, absolutely use a grinder & diamond blade to cut in situ tiles, but you have to know whats under the tiles ...
1. you may not want to cut the sub tile waterproof sealing or epoxy or concrete or fiberglass waterproof membrane
2. the diamond blade will not be good for wood floor boards or wood beams under the shower base, it will cut it but also produce a lot of smoke as it burns & wears through it.
hi John yes I definatly would redcomend the diamond saw on the grinderr to cut out the bigger foot print, then finish by hiding the cut with a bead linf silicone glue of quadrant tile. watch you dont cut too deep into floor doards
Great technique
Plz provide details of your angle grinder especially power and rpm
Hi Jasir Sofi, the spec of the Angle Grinder is not what's important as long as it is the smaller 100mm (4") to 120mm (4.75") type grinder....
i was using an Australian model Makita 100mm grinder, this model will be different in every country
Model Name: 100mm Angle Grinder
Model Number: GA4030K
Material: Metal / Plastic Product
Dimensions: W:128 H:95 L:266mm
Package Dimensions: W:140 H:300 L:420mm
Wattage: 720W
Cord Length: 2.0m
Maximum Speed: 11000 rpm (no load)
Side Handle: Yes
Spindle Lock: Yes
Variable Speed: No
Arbor Size: 16mm
Commercial: Yes
Excellent Job. Well done!
Nicely done video. Thanks for posting.
Hi yes you can cut Slate tiles with the diamond blade, no problem ... but ... the only warning i would give you is slate floors looks great but slate is soft and it's not maintenance free you have to seal treat them constantly. Go for a great looking slate effect "Porcelin" floor tile, the modern mimics are amazing.
Do a search on youtube ther is lots of vids on cutting slate.
Super helpful, thanks!
Nice work, I can tell you take pride in your work! Take your time and the end result is that much better.
excellent idea. ..Thanks .
What kind of blade is that?
Hi, it's a ~100mm or 4" (depending on your machine) non segmented or continuous rim diamond blade for a grinder.
For example:
www.amazon.com/s?k=Continuous+rim+diamond+blade+for+a+grinder.&ref=nb_sb_noss
Do not use a segmented blade it will be too aggressive and may damage and/or break the tile being cut. Segmented blades are primary used where speed, impact and cutting is required ie on brick & paver cutting.
Will this work on both ceramic and porcelain tiles?
yes, all tile types, even thick concrete pavers with the right segmented diamond cutting bit.
Nice job
why newspaper?
wouldn't more durable paper be better?
thanks for the comment, true yes of course you can use cardboard (or similar) but it's just a guide at the end of the day. and i use what i had available to hand at the time.
how you do this with a angle grinder
watch the video ?!?!?
hey thanks your video helped me alot god bless.
I was impressed.
Nice Video! Thanks!!!
excellent video :)
Are you from italy?
Because this looks like my parent's friends from Italy's old house.
If you are... I am shocked lol.
Close ... i am 100% italian but ... Scots Italian living in Australia
Hey Tony Nice job,
Just curious, that hand rail looks as if it was separate from the stairs , correct? And if so, would it have been easier to remove the rail and drill the tile to accommodate the bolts for it?
if i were installing the hand rails yes i would have done it as you say, but Unfortunately i can't remove the top hand rail without cutting the steel, i buy the house with the steel spiral in place and fully welded & fitted.
The long and short of it is, it was much easier to cut the tile then re engineer the steel stair case.
Lifting all the top hand rail feet ~15mm would also introduce a slight twist into the main vertical central shaft & possibly affect the gate swing and locking latch alignment.
Also!!! Yoy could mark the tile by placing the tile in place and marking the underside and then it from the bottom. By cutting from the bottom you never have chips on the top face of your tile cutting from the bottom makes a smoother finish on the top face. Try it and see how that'
Hmmm, not sure how and if that would work cutting a tile from the bottom side.
in fact i never even thought of or trying that. but open to discussion or comments on this process.
You do a good job my friend 👍
Bad cating shinge up side scratch no no this same workng
"Newspaper paper" lol. Good video
thank you
nice
nice video i thought i was the only one who used paper templates!
The only thing thing wrong with this video, was that smile at the end.......
Just joking!! :)
Thanks for posting this and providing useful tips to all of us!
Thanks for the tip, I'll give a try next time.
Thanks...
Speed is not everything, if your a tiler for income or main job then speed is relative.
Felker or Husqvarna don't produce curve cutting tile cutters, they specialise in straight cut wet bed cutters, aimed at the industrial market, normal too expensive for DIY'rs.
Please educate me / us, Whats "Aqua Bar Paper"? and why is it better?
otimo video! essa esmerilhadeira são de quanto walts
Isso é cerca de 750 / 800W. Um moinho pequeno padrão. Eu acho que o tamanho maior do moedor e do disco seria mais difícil de usar com rapidez
Should have cut the notch out from the underside of the tile.
very good!!!
i love this video ,but my is cut large porcelain tiles especially beneath circular pillar design
i agree, yes the smaller the curve diameter the more difficult the cut becomes
thanks for the tip, I'll give a try next time.
Yes i guess it is ... how good are you at dress making?
anybody can cut the pattern but you still have to stitch it together.
There is lot to think about that i have not mentioned like taking into account blade thickness and the cut gaps for the finishing edge trims.
Incredibly well done, but couldn't you just use scissors?
Are you an experienced tile setter?
No i'm not an experienced tiler,
just a keen DIY'r / weekend warrior, 30 year engineer, Technical project manager.
Who will take the time to do it properly myself, instead of hiring a contractor and be left feeling ripped of and the job not 100% completed to my satisfaction.
Yep, most contractors just want the money and get out. That's the best reason to learn, I don't trust most of them.
Liked the way you used your body as the compass point when you ground the arc piece out. Typical good engineer (one myself, and Scots too). Not quite sure how you would manage were radius about 6"... Hope the project finished as you expected. Looks great.
Wow this guy took the long way home🤣😂
As a professional bathroom remodeling contractor, I need to point out something VERY important. The setup of how you're cutting the tile with a grinder is extremely poor and quite dangerous. In many circumstances, a tile placed upon something like that will certainly break. You need to place the tile on a firm flat surface and make sure it's properly secured in place, even if it means gently stepping on it. Not breaking the tile and working safely with tiles and a grinder is the most important.
Thanks for your comment and i agree, ... in my defense i was only lightly scoring & cutting the tile and not pushing into it for speedy cuts. if i was pressing into the tile & cut would be a rough(er) finish and very high chance of sending the tile off in the direction of the spinning blade so i would defiantly use a hold down clamp (or boot)
Buenísimo
its's just like cutting a pattern for a dress!!!
oops typo... boards. & you may also have to make good the waterproof membrane sealing . good luck.
well done..
You made me laugh.
There is a short version to minimise the pain!
Please elaborate
شي حلو
Perfect!!!
By the way, I bet you're a golfer by the way you explained positioning your feet
Hi Chief, you make me laugh. i win the bet ... i'm not a golfer.
But i can understand why you think so.
6 min for a tile???? What??? Haw many dollar for a complete flor???
Dany & Cry - that's not too long for a demo video? Most tilers who take pride and time will charge per m2 as opposed to hourly or daily rate.
Im sure hes a lot faster with out explaining and thats ceramic.. My uncles eye ball all that with laminated flooring that is a freaking art i spent like 20 min trying to figure out how to cut an edge perfect 😥
Lol could of done notch with grinder
I usually just get someone else to do it ..
sounds like australia
عمل ليس جيد تحتاج الى وقت كثير
لا كنت لا تحتاج الى الكثير من الوقت. كنت أخذ وقتي لجعل الفيديو وشرح ذلك، ولكن شكرا على ردود الفعل البناءة
Tony i انا اقصد بالنسبه للوقت فقط
Tony i ارسل لي حسابك عبر الفيس بوك لنتواصل باعمالنا
Great
кромки все в сколах так халтура я так просто дешевой болгаркай делаю
I like to use Calculus to approximate a curve. It's much smarter, more accurate and requires more brains. ;)
Use newspaper? You can buy a role of trim brown paper for $3.
Handheld cut knip cutter with wheel is easier
i'm sure it is if you good enough to use one sucessfuly.
i had difficulty doing it with a wheel cutter and these very good quality porcalain tiles so i completed the project happpily using this method
Nice job -bit lazy not using right tool cutter -but thats cus he's a dam good and lazy tradesman - oh and he's Scottish ! save them penny's lol
Hi, i'm proud to say i'm NOT a trueblue Tradesman.
i think Au tradesmen and very poor and not worth the rip off money they charge for the poor quaility work.
i'm sure there is some good ones out there but they are the ones who charge 2 or 3 times the rip off fees (cos they know they are better and jo average).
The building industry in Au is ~20years behind the rest of the developed world & the Au hose build quaility is a joke!
PS. your right ... i did not get where i am today by not saving them pennies ... LOL!
that is the dumbest way to cut a tile like that and took him like a hour to make a simple cut
No. Only about 5 to 10 mins per tile.
Obviously i took longer for the video to stop and explain every step.
But thanks for the constructive feedback.
Let him make a video first if he can. You did a grate job. Dumb shit you-tube criticizers are always there.
Adan Ramirez your a dick head
Hi, here is my thoughts if you want to cut a curve ...
Dewalt = A1 great products
Dewalt dwc410 = Not good for cutting curves. This is a wet cutter for flat & straight line cutting of tiles / stone / granite / slabs / marble / etc,
I'm sure it would be a good tool to have in your arsenal.
Angle Grinder = More dynamic, cheaper, full viz of the contact point of cut, not as bulky & difficult to use, you can add an attachment for guided straight line cutting, not water safe or friendly.
Yes you are correct, thanks. The segmented disc is very good for concrete pavers and sand stone where you need the impact action and cooling of the segments and have a lot of dust and dabris to remove, but the tiles need the smooth continuous action of the. solid blade.