If you'd like to see some other videos we've made that include a bunch of industry tips and tricks, check out our Bench Series HERE: ua-cam.com/video/ZOFrzLpBqf4/v-deo.html
Thanks for your videos. I enjoy watching them. For this video though, I think you should have had a mask on. A lot of dust. You've got to protect yourself.
Can i have your whatsapp contact for you to tech me more about tilling cause i dont always come online here to watch video cause i dont really have data bundle please
This is totally unrelated to the actual work here Jeff but I feel I should share this with you. A couple of years back my brother was struggling with anxiety & depression. I know, I know but during that time I was learning how to do a bunch of handy work which is how I discovered your channel. Anyway we would sit down to watch you renovate homes & teach us how to build sheds together. We really learned a lot from you & your attitude gave both of us confidence. It very easily could've been another YT channel or something else but it was truly you that kept us coming back. We couldn't wait to see what you would teach us next but you also made us laugh man & for that I am truly grateful. You helped my brother pull through. Thank you Jeff!
I don't understand who are these 143 ppl, who did not like this video. You are the best. I have finished my basement just by watching your videos, saved almost $25000. Now I have installed drain assembly for my bathtub first floor, and used the same copper assembly(the flexible one you suggested in one of your videos), and installed my new bathtub. Now time to tile my bathtub with porcelain tiles. Thanks once again. Really appreciate.
At 25:30 he doesn't show how to finish the cut and separate the material. Suddenly the material is apart and he says, "Now if you have to be that precise you can just use the blade to clean up the inside corner." He left out the crucial moment.
He’s not only a talented craftsman, but he’s a great teacher. Articulate, covers how and why you’re doing it a certain way, and keeps it short and simple.
I genuinely appreciate this channel, Jeff. Even though I'm over in Finland, the sense applies regardless. Do get that guard back on your grinder (I know it makes sighting harder) and stop breathing dust! We need you around longer to finish up our training, and eventually retire in good health! Absolutely an under-rated channel. Thanks.
@@charmerxxx i can atest, I assemble furniture and the first 3-4 monthsi was learning to cut those rail things that you mount upper cabinets to, and i guess i put the cutting grinder disc on the point or tilted it too much, bascially the whole thing exploded into my face i was wearing 0 protection and there was no guard, and i managed to not get a single scratch or thing getting into my eye, after that glasses are a must have, still too lazy to use hearing protection for the grinder and track saw but oh well , 1 by 1
for a beginner/diy guy (not me but for them out there), use the grinder guard and u can place your thumb on it to keep the grinder steady and also put the grinder down without it running on you if it catches the blade. Also, u can use your speed square to mark the back of the tile where your front marks are at when plunging instead of eyeing it..usually noobs will miss and have to restart the cut since the outlet cut (in this video) will not hold the outlet lip when screwing it back into place. And use a sponge to keep dust down and keep the tile cooled off just squeeze some water over your cut area. Noobs will apply too much pressure and most likely break the piece a couple times. Just some ideas. Good video none the less
I am beginner who always wanted to learn but never had the chance. Finally I am selling my condo to buy a house and every single contractor was busy in 2021 lol. So I googled and searched UA-cam and found you. You saved my life. I love how you show the difference between tiles types and explain very nicely and reasonably. Thank you 🙏 so much. 😍☺️😊
Jeff you are simply a treasure to our society, a great teacher , you have enriched my life with so much knowledge.your legacy is to enrich our lives and I love your laughter. KEEP UP YOUR AWESOME VIDEOS !!!!may the LORD keep on blessing you….
I am so grateful for your videos, Jeff! I am a single Mom who's converting my home into an Airbnb for a retirement option. I'm doing my first ever alone tile job on an easy subway tile backsplash. You said to start out small :) You answered so many q's I had in this one video. Watching your videos makes me wanna quit my day job and become a renovator! I like how you are quick, concise, and knowledgeable, and I love your camera guy too - he really knows how to capture great footage. Many blessings to you guys, and please keep putting out great content!
Jeff, I just finished cutting tile for our Master Bath and used the angle grinder cut off wheel you suggested. It worked great! Even cutting the hole for the toilet flange worked just as you said it would. If I may make a suggestion: Wear a face shield and N95 mask. Inhaled silica can lead to silicosis. We need you around for another 50 years so we can continue to learn from your experience! Happy Trails! John
Great video / advice. I just installed porcelain floor tile in a 12 x 12 bathroom and used my grinder to do all cuts. My grinder is my new best friend. I wish I would of seen this video 15 years back. Notches, circles, U shapes, there's nothing you can't cut with a grinder!
I'm a pre apprentice for tile and screwed up almost every porcelain tile score cut! I'm kinda glad to know they do break easily not in a straight line. I was having so many issues that i felt so bad and felt like a fuck up honestly... it really made be feel awful but after that we went back to some ceramic tiles and i didn't have any issues scoring those!!
Thank you Jeff so much for this video. The timing couldn't have been more perfect as I did my kitchen backsplash today. I had a scratch tool and snippers all set, but after watching this last night I went out first thing before I started and got the cutting wheel for my grinder. Couldn't have made the job easier and better looking while working so quickly around all the plugs, etc. Tile is all set, wife is happy, and waiting for the grout tomorrow.
Just watched and glad I did. Going to now invest in the right grinder and start cutting away. I was most concerned with the toilet hole cut. Thank You!!!
I've never watched a DIY video this long until the very end. Great presentation, easy to follow and not boring like most DIY videos. All the information is actually useful and not useless. Thankyou.
As someone who over-thinks to all hells before starting a(anything at all) project,this video has been massively helpful,and I loved the camera work as well as the added information because I would think,"why..-" and then you would explain it or later on you would,or you sometimes say,"you might be thinking,'why'.." and then you just magically explain the thing!! Thank you so much,this is a very information-rich video for a beginner,and I am currently still going to be breaking up 2 layers of tile before I start my entry and back entry flooring,but thank you so much for alleviating future dilemmas with tools and techniques!
I'm starting my bath reno soon. It started with just replacing the linoleum when we found a soft spot in the floorat the tub. Now its a gut and do over. My question is, is there a particular decking i should use? Besides the same thickness. I used to be a framer and a hvac tech.
So addicted to your channel, Sir Jeff. So much so that I resurrected my tile business and have started to train some young bulls for my crew. I regularly send them your videos, as they are so well done and inspire confidence and insight that would normally take months or even years to instill. Easy to set up drills too from your segments. THANK YOU, JEFF!
I'm so glad I found you. You have saved me so much time and money as I rehab an old house. Just today I was thinking of buying a diamond blade for my jigsaw to cut corners on three tiles. Instead you taught me how to use nips or my angle grinder to do the job like a pro. In fact I already had a diamond blade for the grinder. Thanks again, your lessons are a new tool I can carry on every job I do. Keep up the great work.
As always, I love Jeff's videos. Thanks for the tip about not cutting glass with a grinder as I was about to. I would urge Jeff and all viewers to wear dust mask and ear muffs. Actually, I recently cut some thick tiles with a grinder and similar porcelain/ceramic blade and cuts easily. I did it directly on the lawn and laid a hose with running water flowing over the cut line. Worked perfectly and eliminated virtually all dust. I marked the cut lines with permanent marker which was not affected by the water. Grinder was fine and there was no electrocution. A home made wet saw!
I hope your sponsored by pearl cause i just bought one for a tile job next week! Jeff youre the absolute best teacher, you've helped me so much over the years as I've developed as a carpenter.
Another great video! A secondary tool to buy is a 5 amp rotary tool, like the rotozip or dremel, that takes the 1/8" or 3/16" diamond bits for cutting smaller things like electrical outlets and pipe holes. Then go around with the same bit and tune up strike plates for doors that have trouble latching because of house settling. That pretty much pays for there.
Also small round cuts - you can attach a router stand thingy on it and finish the edges nice and round. Also diamond cores, especially after the fact. And an oscillating multitool.
I'm about ready to start tiling my basement bathroom and I have been stressing about cutting openings. This video has what I needed in spades. I've done plenty of tile work on flat surfaces, but nothing with openings like the shower in the new bathroom. I feel so much more confident now. Now that I've discovered your channel I will be back for more as I tackle more projects in our new home. Thank you.
These videos are a life saver. Informative and easy to follow. I’m not as handy as I would like to be. I’m a software developer frustrated with finding a good contractor full of excuses in the area I live in. Starting to try to do some projects myself and your videos have been amazing. Not only do they Tech me the techniques I need to know but they make me feel better about the projects I’m doing. I feel a lot more confident I’m not going to royally screw up my house. I’m about to put in some porcelain tile flooring in our bathroom and when it came to figuring out the toilet flange which just so happens to be right smack in the middle of a large 12x24” tile I was like how on earth does that work. Well you solved that issue for me and I’m actually kind of excited to try cutting out a circle now. It’s yet another tool to buy I may only use once but oh well. Still cost less then hiring a contractor assuming I can even find one right now. They are all backed up with work for months.
I’m in the middle of a kitchen remodel & recently used a Vevor 48” scratch cutter on 24x48” porcelain tiles, worked like a charm & a great price @ $125.
I just finished my certificate in home reno and I wish they had taught us the differences in the tiles, the cuts, the tools and the tricks instead of just laying tiles to practice. You covered everything a tiler should know. Love your videos!
I just wanted to say thank you for all your videos. I just did a major remodel on my upstairs and did 90% of it on our own thanks to you. Saved me literally tens of thousands of dollars. Thank you thank you thank you. Just wanted you to know. Oh, and something you might want to mention on your videos is...if you are doing it yourself, you are saving enough money to screw up a bunch, learn and fix things. My 'screw up dollars' were in total a little less than $200. I offset that by doing all of this myself. Thank you again.
Very helpful for me tiling around a toilet, and the soil pipe. Personally I would wear ear plugs, hand protection, a dust mask, goggles( hopefully the mask wont make them steam up !). For an an amateur using an angle grinder can be very dangerous so take care, and try and use a guard, and wait for the blade to stop spinning before you put it down!! If possible use a clamp to hold tiles to your cutting board to prevent them from flying off :) Thank you for the video
I said it in the chat but in case I was too late I just wanted to let you know that because of your videos I was able to redo my mother-in-laws house and for that I wanted to thank you because instead of 10s of thousands we spent a little over 5k
Thanks Jeff for all your videos. Your explanations are superb and the advice/method you offer is relevant, easy to follow and it works spot on. Thanks to you, I've conquered my inability to work with drywall having achieved great results and have enormously grown my skills and general knowledge that leveled up my DIY projects form meh to wow!
what a great video!! I start tiling in the morning and I was worried about cutting the vent hole and the toilet flange hole in my 12 x 48 porcelain tiles. This is perfect! Thanks, Jeff!!
I just love your videos, your my go to guy to do things right. You tell us what not to do and actually show us why we shouldn't do it and that's just uncommon with other youtubers.
Randomly searched this up because I haven’t cut tile since I was 14 with my pops and my buddy just asked for help. Had to refresh myself and you nailed everything on the head
As a professional tile setter of 15 years glass is the most difficult. I use a premium snap or score cutter and it will leave a far cleaner cut than the wet saw every time. When I have to use the wet saw I polish the front and back of the tile to clean the chips up and make it smooth. The last thing I’ve found to work well is get a color match caulk, when you set the inside corner put a bead of caulk on the back side of the tile right at the edge so when you put the tiles up it gives a perfect reveal. Cheers
Its like you read my mind. I hired a guy to do my backsplash. Its been 3 weeks...and no action. I am starting my backsplash next weekend. So, frustrating. It was the last step after a studs up remodel on my part! THANK YOU! :) I used your expertise for many steps in remodel...You Rock!
Jeff, your videos are our go to, when we get ready for bed, every night. You have a soothing way with your mannerisms and voice. We watch, for hours, even though you have that Canadian accent! (just kidding, eh). Please keep making videos. You are very talented!
Thank you for this video! I just made the exact same cut in my tile for the toilet using the exact same process you outline. It came out perfect! FYI, the lid for a small tub of roll on membrane works as a good template too... lol
Was going to post the same. You’ll wish you’d kept it on when the grinder kicks back. Moving the guard into the correct position also means you’ve thought about how the tool is going to react when applied to the cut.
Thank you for this....just happened on to this video...forwaded to the part I needed and less than ten minutes later I cut a perfect circle 16" diameter in two halves on tiles to fit a round sink!! You are a great teacher
Thanks for such a clear video. I've used my angle grinder to cut 6 x 6 inch porcelain floor tiles and it got the job done, but I never dreamed I could cut those big 2 foot square tiles reasonably straight with the same set up. Using the rectified edge as guide and then marking the cut with the grinder at about 5 degrees was when I knew I could do it. That's real information in the context of getting real work done. I'm putting a 2 x 4 foot tile as a jointless work area on my tired formica kitchen benchtop and then cutting 2 x 2 ft tiles to fit around it. (Well, 600 by 600 here in Australia.) I'm going to have to practice letting a good blade do the cutting with just the weight of the grinder on larger work, but I have picked up some 2 by 2 ft tiles cheaply at $15 for three that are not the right color. I think I am good to go now.
Thank you so much. You are awesome! You present any work so effortlessly that makes the scare factor go away. I wonder where and how did you learn all of it? BTW with time your videos are getting better and better.
Hi thanks for showing your trix regarding tile you have give me hope .I like to do all my DIY projects myself that make me prouder when the job is completed. Simple step to follow I've got this down to art deeply grateful.
THANK YOU THANK YOU GRACIAS!!! YOU HAVE MO IDEA HOW YOUVE HELP ME!!! I STARTED ON MY OWN SINCE I WATCH YOUR VID ANT TRUST ME YOU DONT KNOW ME BUT YOU ARE A BEST FRIEND HAHAHA THANKS FOR HELPING ME MAKE MONEY!! 👍👍👍👍
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Thanks for clarifying. Otherwise I would have thought that the wearing of the glasses was a secret cry for help after you were kidnapped or something like that ;-).
Ty for this vid esp regarding glass tile. The techniques you used are the same that my brother and I use during installation. I never knew there was name for the piano key cut. Finally, your angle grinder the exact same my brother uses. A great tool to have
I will be doing the tiling of my fireplace using 1’ by 3’ porcelain tiles and two types metal tile edges. Your video was informative to choose the right tools! Also it helped me to reduce the beginner’s anxiety. :) Thank you!
I’ve been following for sometime in UA-cam and I think you could be an architect one of the best design and build and your clients will be or if not been very pleased with your design and work. Keep up the good work for all is fellows dyr’s
What an awesome video. I just had to do a repair job replacing a couple of 12 x 24 tiles in a bathroom because a water line broke behind the shower. I was hoping to cut some round holes for the tap and water spout on the tub. I was trying to find a drill bit that was at least 3 and quarter, diamond tipped but couldnt find one. The 2 1/2" bit was closer to 50 bucks could only imagine what the 3'" and 3 1/4" would cost if I was able to find one but I had no luck. I ended up getting a grinder with the cutting wheel that has the diamond edge that uses water when you cut. Worked great but now I know you can use the cutting wheel you used without water. Perfect for next time. Thanks for the information
I've done just about everything else but Tile work and I've decided to tackle a small tile job on a small bathroom floor for my parents in a couple of weeks. Going into it I figured if I had the scratch tool and the cutoff wheel I'd be set and your video has assured me that I'm making the right choice and also given me some great tips and tricks!
Cut a 600m x 300mm floor tile for a toilet using your circle cutting technique. I'm certainly no professional, but I was well impressed with the finish. Looks really good with soil pipe sitting snug in hole. Thanks for the video,i certainly would of never thought of using an angle grinder for circles. Cheers from Bristol, UK
Hi Jeff, I always love your videos; you're my go-to for most, if not all, of my DIY tutorials, and the joy of your videos is you make them fun and interesting. Great stuff... Keep up the great work.
Man.. I learn so much from you every day. You have saved me so much money and have given me so much confidence and knowledge in my DIY's its amazing. Is their any way to give back to show my appreciation? My father was a great carpenter that I regret finding the time to learn the trade from. Now that I'm older I spend my days investigating in your videos. Thank you for always introducing me to new content. I appreciate you my friend. Blessings.
Jeff, Just want to thank you for taking the time to explain everything to us weekend warriors. ALL of your videos are straightforward and informative but also entertaining . Thank you!
There were a few left over bits from a large tiling job, which I was really keen on getting sorted. Our tiler is so busy it'll take him months to come. When looking for a mitre wet saw (!) I came across your video and thought I might as well try it myself. I do have an angle grinder, even with a blade for ceramics and made decent cuts right away. This video of yours was a great motivation to just do it myself. Thanks!
Cutting tile with the grinder was very helpful. I need to cut a circle in a porcelain tile and see that the grinder is the way to go. Good tips. I think I’d use the guard on the cutting wheel.
If you'd like to see some other videos we've made that include a bunch of industry tips and tricks, check out our Bench Series HERE: ua-cam.com/video/ZOFrzLpBqf4/v-deo.html
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm not going to tell you what to do to that contractor...
Thanks for your videos. I enjoy watching them. For this video though, I think you should have had a mask on. A lot of dust. You've got to protect yourself.
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Hello my name is Lyrical and am tiller from Ghana.i really want to learn from you can I have your contact please 🙏
Can i have your whatsapp contact for you to tech me more about tilling cause i dont always come online here to watch video cause i dont really have data bundle please
This is totally unrelated to the actual work here Jeff but I feel I should share this with you. A couple of years back my brother was struggling with anxiety & depression. I know, I know but during that time I was learning how to do a bunch of handy work which is how I discovered your channel. Anyway we would sit down to watch you renovate homes & teach us how to build sheds together. We really learned a lot from you & your attitude gave both of us confidence. It very easily could've been another YT channel or something else but it was truly you that kept us coming back. We couldn't wait to see what you would teach us next but you also made us laugh man & for that I am truly grateful. You helped my brother pull through. Thank you Jeff!
happened to see your comment today. I hope you and your brother are both doing well. I'm happy I could help in some way, cheers to you both!
Such a great story about your brother. And an encouragement to others.
Thank you for sharing that, that's beautiful. Good on your brother for not giving up and good on you for not giving up on him ❤️
Awesome story thanks for sharing
Why do you keep calling it glass
I don't understand who are these 143 ppl, who did not like this video. You are the best. I have finished my basement just by watching your videos, saved almost $25000. Now I have installed drain assembly for my bathtub first floor, and used the same copper assembly(the flexible one you suggested in one of your videos), and installed my new bathtub. Now time to tile my bathtub with porcelain tiles. Thanks once again. Really appreciate.
perhaps because he isnt wearing a mask :p
Hello
Anyone can recommend angle grinder 125mm blade size for 595mm x 595mm and 9mm thick porcelain flooring tiles ?
@@Skills_02 DeWalt Flex Volt Advantage DCG416B.
They are one of many contractors losing work to DIY
At 25:30 he doesn't show how to finish the cut and separate the material. Suddenly the material is apart and he says, "Now if you have to be that precise you can just use the blade to clean up the inside corner." He left out the crucial moment.
He’s not only a talented craftsman, but he’s a great teacher.
Articulate, covers how and why you’re doing it a certain way, and keeps it short and simple.
@@nohandlebarmtb I mean yeah, but he’s making a video. Maybe he wears them, maybe he doesn’t. Maybe he is just the owner & his workers do it. Idk
@@nohandlebarmtb lol your the safety guy right? Do you feel empowered by safety?
@@nohandlebarmtb Go away, clown! Always someone like you spewing BS! Jeff is an excellent teacher!
I genuinely appreciate this channel, Jeff. Even though I'm over in Finland, the sense applies regardless. Do get that guard back on your grinder (I know it makes sighting harder) and stop breathing dust! We need you around longer to finish up our training, and eventually retire in good health! Absolutely an under-rated channel. Thanks.
100% the dust. A full face for eye protection would do the trick for the missing guard.
@@charmerxxx i can atest, I assemble furniture and the first 3-4 monthsi was learning to cut those rail things that you mount upper cabinets to, and i guess i put the cutting grinder disc on the point or tilted it too much, bascially the whole thing exploded into my face i was wearing 0 protection and there was no guard, and i managed to not get a single scratch or thing getting into my eye, after that glasses are a must have, still too lazy to use hearing protection for the grinder and track saw but oh well , 1 by 1
for a beginner/diy guy (not me but for them out there), use the grinder guard and u can place your thumb on it to keep the grinder steady and also put the grinder down without it running on you if it catches the blade. Also, u can use your speed square to mark the back of the tile where your front marks are at when plunging instead of eyeing it..usually noobs will miss and have to restart the cut since the outlet cut (in this video) will not hold the outlet lip when screwing it back into place. And use a sponge to keep dust down and keep the tile cooled off just squeeze some water over your cut area. Noobs will apply too much pressure and most likely break the piece a couple times. Just some ideas. Good video none the less
I am beginner who always wanted to learn but never had the chance. Finally I am selling my condo to buy a house and every single contractor was busy in 2021 lol. So I googled and searched UA-cam and found you. You saved my life. I love how you show the difference between tiles types and explain very nicely and reasonably. Thank you 🙏 so much. 😍☺️😊
Jeff you are simply a treasure to our society, a great teacher , you have enriched my life with so much knowledge.your legacy is to enrich our lives and I love your laughter. KEEP UP YOUR AWESOME VIDEOS !!!!may the LORD keep on blessing you….
I am so grateful for your videos, Jeff! I am a single Mom who's converting my home into an Airbnb for a retirement option. I'm doing my first ever alone tile job on an easy subway tile backsplash. You said to start out small :) You answered so many q's I had in this one video. Watching your videos makes me wanna quit my day job and become a renovator! I like how you are quick, concise, and knowledgeable, and I love your camera guy too - he really knows how to capture great footage. Many blessings to you guys, and please keep putting out great content!
Jeff, I just finished cutting tile for our Master Bath and used the angle grinder cut off wheel you suggested. It worked great! Even cutting the hole for the toilet flange worked just as you said it would. If I may make a suggestion: Wear a face shield and N95 mask. Inhaled silica can lead to silicosis. We need you around for another 50 years so we can continue to learn from your experience! Happy Trails! John
Id add that to this video in the beggining. Lots of people are watching and following your example.
He's doing a lot of dangerous things beginners shouldn't do.
Great video / advice. I just installed porcelain floor tile in a 12 x 12 bathroom and used my grinder to do all cuts. My grinder is my new best friend. I wish I would of seen this video 15 years back. Notches, circles, U shapes, there's nothing you can't cut with a grinder!
You probably won’t see this, but thank you for your diy videos- they are amazingly helpful!
Cheers , happy to help. Thanks for leaving your message!
I'm a pre apprentice for tile and screwed up almost every porcelain tile score cut! I'm kinda glad to know they do break easily not in a straight line. I was having so many issues that i felt so bad and felt like a fuck up honestly... it really made be feel awful but after that we went back to some ceramic tiles and i didn't have any issues scoring those!!
Thank you Jeff so much for this video. The timing couldn't have been more perfect as I did my kitchen backsplash today. I had a scratch tool and snippers all set, but after watching this last night I went out first thing before I started and got the cutting wheel for my grinder. Couldn't have made the job easier and better looking while working so quickly around all the plugs, etc. Tile is all set, wife is happy, and waiting for the grout tomorrow.
Great job! Cheers Chris!
Just watched and glad I did. Going to now invest in the right grinder and start cutting away. I was most concerned with the toilet hole cut. Thank You!!!
I've never watched a DIY video this long until the very end. Great presentation, easy to follow and not boring like most DIY videos. All the information is actually useful and not useless. Thankyou.
As someone who over-thinks to all hells before starting a(anything at all) project,this video has been massively helpful,and I loved the camera work as well as the added information because I would think,"why..-" and then you would explain it or later on you would,or you sometimes say,"you might be thinking,'why'.." and then you just magically explain the thing!! Thank you so much,this is a very information-rich video for a beginner,and I am currently still going to be breaking up 2 layers of tile before I start my entry and back entry flooring,but thank you so much for alleviating future dilemmas with tools and techniques!
I'm sure you won't believe this, but tomorrow starts my bathroom reno, including tile tub surround- and I was so nervous!! Perfect timing!!!
You got this!
I'm starting my bath reno soon.
It started with just replacing the linoleum when we found a soft spot in the floorat the tub.
Now its a gut and do over.
My question is, is there a particular decking i should use? Besides the same thickness.
I used to be a framer and a hvac tech.
Make sure that tub is level
So addicted to your channel, Sir Jeff.
So much so that I resurrected my tile business and have started to train some young bulls for my crew. I regularly send them your videos, as they are so well done and inspire confidence and insight that would normally take months or even years to instill. Easy to set up drills too from your segments. THANK YOU, JEFF!
I love how this guy loves his grinder so much he draws lines with his grinder instead of a pencil.
I'm so glad I found you. You have saved me so much time and money as I rehab an old house. Just today I was thinking of buying a diamond blade for my jigsaw to cut corners on three tiles. Instead you taught me how to use nips or my angle grinder to do the job like a pro. In fact I already had a diamond blade for the grinder. Thanks again, your lessons are a new tool I can carry on every job I do. Keep up the great work.
As always, I love Jeff's videos. Thanks for the tip about not cutting glass with a grinder as I was about to. I would urge Jeff and all viewers to wear dust mask and ear muffs. Actually, I recently cut some thick tiles with a grinder and similar porcelain/ceramic blade and cuts easily. I did it directly on the lawn and laid a hose with running water flowing over the cut line. Worked perfectly and eliminated virtually all dust. I marked the cut lines with permanent marker which was not affected by the water. Grinder was fine and there was no electrocution. A home made wet saw!
I hope your sponsored by pearl cause i just bought one for a tile job next week! Jeff youre the absolute best teacher, you've helped me so much over the years as I've developed as a carpenter.
Another great video! A secondary tool to buy is a 5 amp rotary tool, like the rotozip or dremel, that takes the 1/8" or 3/16" diamond bits for cutting smaller things like electrical outlets and pipe holes. Then go around with the same bit and tune up strike plates for doors that have trouble latching because of house settling. That pretty much pays for there.
Also small round cuts - you can attach a router stand thingy on it and finish the edges nice and round. Also diamond cores, especially after the fact. And an oscillating multitool.
Can I use the Milwaukee m12 fuel 3 inch cut off tool to replace a regular angle grinder ? Thanks
I'm about ready to start tiling my basement bathroom and I have been stressing about cutting openings. This video has what I needed in spades. I've done plenty of tile work on flat surfaces, but nothing with openings like the shower in the new bathroom. I feel so much more confident now. Now that I've discovered your channel I will be back for more as I tackle more projects in our new home. Thank you.
These videos are a life saver. Informative and easy to follow. I’m not as handy as I would like to be. I’m a software developer frustrated with finding a good contractor full of excuses in the area I live in. Starting to try to do some projects myself and your videos have been amazing. Not only do they Tech me the techniques I need to know but they make me feel better about the projects I’m doing. I feel a lot more confident I’m not going to royally screw up my house. I’m about to put in some porcelain tile flooring in our bathroom and when it came to figuring out the toilet flange which just so happens to be right smack in the middle of a large 12x24” tile I was like how on earth does that work. Well you solved that issue for me and I’m actually kind of excited to try cutting out a circle now. It’s yet another tool to buy I may only use once but oh well. Still cost less then hiring a contractor assuming I can even find one right now. They are all backed up with work for months.
I’m in the middle of a kitchen remodel & recently used a Vevor 48” scratch cutter on 24x48” porcelain tiles, worked like a charm & a great price @ $125.
I just finished my certificate in home reno and I wish they had taught us the differences in the tiles, the cuts, the tools and the tricks instead of just laying tiles to practice. You covered everything a tiler should know. Love your videos!
Who go to school to learn how to cut tile?🤦
I just wanted to say thank you for all your videos. I just did a major remodel on my upstairs and did 90% of it on our own thanks to you. Saved me literally tens of thousands of dollars. Thank you thank you thank you. Just wanted you to know. Oh, and something you might want to mention on your videos is...if you are doing it yourself, you are saving enough money to screw up a bunch, learn and fix things. My 'screw up dollars' were in total a little less than $200. I offset that by doing all of this myself. Thank you again.
Very helpful for me tiling around a toilet, and the soil pipe. Personally I would wear ear plugs, hand protection, a dust mask, goggles( hopefully the mask wont make them steam up !). For an an amateur using an angle grinder can be very dangerous so take care, and try and use a guard, and wait for the blade to stop spinning before you put it down!! If possible use a clamp to hold tiles to your cutting board to prevent them from flying off :) Thank you for the video
This channel is amazing. I don’t care how much money I make this guy on UA-cam advertisements. This information should not be free. Thanks Jeff
I said it in the chat but in case I was too late I just wanted to let you know that because of your videos I was able to redo my mother-in-laws house and for that I wanted to thank you because instead of 10s of thousands we spent a little over 5k
Right on Justin. Well done!
Thanks Jeff for all your videos. Your explanations are superb and the advice/method you offer is relevant, easy to follow and it works spot on. Thanks to you, I've conquered my inability to work with drywall having achieved great results and have enormously grown my skills and general knowledge that leveled up my DIY projects form meh to wow!
Watching this gentleman makes me happy every single time. Greetings from KSA!
Wow, thanks!
I am about to do my bathroom. We are doing complete reno and the only reason I feel comfortable doing it is because of your videos.
what a great video!! I start tiling in the morning and I was worried about cutting the vent hole and the toilet flange hole in my 12 x 48 porcelain tiles. This is perfect! Thanks, Jeff!!
Glad it helped!
I just love your videos, your my go to guy to do things right. You tell us what not to do and actually show us why we shouldn't do it and that's just uncommon with other youtubers.
Absolute great pro tips. Much appreciated. Made my life easier.
Glad it helped! Cheers Brandon!
Randomly searched this up because I haven’t cut tile since I was 14 with my pops and my buddy just asked for help. Had to refresh myself and you nailed everything on the head
Thank you. Did someone tell you that this is a perfect vid for me right now? You rock!
Glad I could help!
Hi love your channel 💕 what tool to cut 12 x 24 marble?
As a professional tile setter of 15 years glass is the most difficult. I use a premium snap or score cutter and it will leave a far cleaner cut than the wet saw every time. When I have to use the wet saw I polish the front and back of the tile to clean the chips up and make it smooth. The last thing I’ve found to work well is get a color match caulk, when you set the inside corner put a bead of caulk on the back side of the tile right at the edge so when you put the tiles up it gives a perfect reveal. Cheers
Sweet. This will be very helpful and timely.
Glad to hear it!
Its like you read my mind. I hired a guy to do my backsplash. Its been 3 weeks...and no action. I am starting my backsplash next weekend. So, frustrating. It was the last step after a studs up remodel on my part! THANK YOU! :)
I used your expertise for many steps in remodel...You Rock!
Cheers you got this!
Working on tiling my bathroom right now, great timing for the video.
You got this!
Jeff, your videos are our go to, when we get ready for bed, every night. You have a soothing way with your mannerisms and voice. We watch, for hours, even though you have that Canadian accent! (just kidding, eh). Please keep making videos. You are very talented!
Thank you for this video! I just made the exact same cut in my tile for the toilet using the exact same process you outline. It came out perfect! FYI, the lid for a small tub of roll on membrane works as a good template too... lol
what a nice video! As a girl tiling my micro apartment I found it super useful!
Thanks for the knowledge and the benefit of your experiences Jeff! Always appreciated!
My pleasure!
Im a mechanic and welder not a home renovation guy but watching your tile video's have helped me out a lot.
Perfect timing! I'll be laying bathroom tile this weekend. Thanks!
Cheers happy to help!
Dude - you are My Man! Wish I had UA-cam when I built my 1st house 45 years ago. Thanks.
I have no use for the hand saw but fully want one now. Lol this was amazing thank you!😊
I am from Montreal, did about 6 bathroms 3 kitchens and many floors with almighty grinder ONLY. Nice video, all you need for cutting.
Using angle grinder without safety guard it's like playing with grenade ;) Good luck for future Jeff!!!!!
Was going to post the same. You’ll wish you’d kept it on when the grinder kicks back. Moving the guard into the correct position also means you’ve thought about how the tool is going to react when applied to the cut.
Thank you for this....just happened on to this video...forwaded to the part I needed and less than ten minutes later I cut a perfect circle 16" diameter in two halves on tiles to fit a round sink!! You are a great teacher
This channel is so awesome. Everything I have had questions about I get answers on here.
Glad to hear it!
Thanks for such a clear video. I've used my angle grinder to cut 6 x 6 inch porcelain floor tiles and it got the job done, but I never dreamed I could cut those big 2 foot square tiles reasonably straight with the same set up. Using the rectified edge as guide and then marking the cut with the grinder at about 5 degrees was when I knew I could do it. That's real information in the context of getting real work done. I'm putting a 2 x 4 foot tile as a jointless work area on my tired formica kitchen benchtop and then cutting 2 x 2 ft tiles to fit around it. (Well, 600 by 600 here in Australia.) I'm going to have to practice letting a good blade do the cutting with just the weight of the grinder on larger work, but I have picked up some 2 by 2 ft tiles cheaply at $15 for three that are not the right color. I think I am good to go now.
Thank you so much. You are awesome! You present any work so effortlessly that makes the scare factor go away. I wonder where and how did you learn all of it?
BTW with time your videos are getting better and better.
Hi thanks for showing your trix regarding tile you have give me hope .I like to do all my DIY projects myself that make me prouder when the job is completed. Simple step to follow I've got this down to art deeply grateful.
THANK YOU THANK YOU GRACIAS!!! YOU HAVE MO IDEA HOW YOUVE HELP ME!!! I STARTED ON MY OWN SINCE I WATCH YOUR VID ANT TRUST ME YOU DONT KNOW ME BUT YOU ARE A BEST FRIEND HAHAHA THANKS FOR HELPING ME MAKE MONEY!! 👍👍👍👍
Glad I could help!
Tile Nippers for cutting contour is the Highlight for THIS amateur ! 15 bucks , wow ! Thanks MUCH !
Jeff is wearing safety glasses even between cuts, WOW...
lol, i had m y hands full
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY 🤣🤣🤣
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Thanks for clarifying. Otherwise I would have thought that the wearing of the glasses was a secret cry for help after you were kidnapped or something like that ;-).
Jeff wears them to bed.... also, if Santa is wearing them down the newly renovated chimney, now you know who it REALLY is
No mask though !!!
This guy puts me in a good mood and makes me want to go put tiles right away !
Ty for this vid esp regarding glass tile. The techniques you used are the same that my brother and I use during installation. I never knew there was name for the piano key cut. Finally, your angle grinder the exact same my brother uses. A great tool to have
I will be doing the tiling of my fireplace using 1’ by 3’ porcelain tiles and two types metal tile edges. Your video was informative to choose the right tools! Also it helped me to reduce the beginner’s anxiety. :) Thank you!
I’ve been following for sometime in UA-cam and I think you could be an architect one of the best design and build and your clients will be or if not been very pleased with your design and work. Keep up the good work for all is fellows dyr’s
Wow, thank you!
Well done. You have the dexterity of a true pro
I bought one of the siding tools, and it is amazing.
Great to hear!
One of the best videos I watched Great teacher!!!
"You don't wanna have an 8-inch hole; it's just way too big." Truer words never spoken, my friend.
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So fun to watch you - professionalism and teaching at the level of art.
If I ever win the lotto I'll just have Jeff build me a house with an open checkbook 😂
LOL, I need to finish my own first!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY is it just me or do all builders never get around to their own projects lol
I tot im a sucky newbie diy using that slide tools. Now i know am not that bad.
Your house would have some serious issues if he did get his hands on a whole house!
I just used your tip with the grinder to cut out my shower control valve hole and it worked awesome! Thanks for all the great tips! Enjoy your videos.
Wow, Jeff. By the end of this short video, you had 225 likes!! Within 40 minutes!!! Thank you for your time!!!!
Amazing! some of those were for you! Cheers!
Absolutely best education I’ve received so far. Can’t thank you enough for your content!
My pleasure!
Lady bug just chilling on the belly for the first few minutes 😂
I have a warm belly. Cheers!
What an awesome video. I just had to do a repair job replacing a couple of 12 x 24 tiles in a bathroom because a water line broke behind the shower. I was hoping to cut some round holes for the tap and water spout on the tub. I was trying to find a drill bit that was at least 3 and quarter, diamond tipped but couldnt find one. The 2 1/2" bit was closer to 50 bucks could only imagine what the 3'" and 3 1/4" would cost if I was able to find one but I had no luck. I ended up getting a grinder with the cutting wheel that has the diamond edge that uses water when you cut. Worked great but now I know you can use the cutting wheel you used without water. Perfect for next time. Thanks for the information
I turned my patio into a catio. 😻
Seriously mate, this is why I subscribed and am a member. No bullshit. To the point. I was up and running in no time. Cheers.
I jus gotta say Man U r a versatile mo fo. I wish u lived by me or was my bro in law !!
Just recently discovered your channel and I'm hooked! Please wear a mask so that you don't breath in all that dust!
Shout out to the ladybugs who snuck into the video.
This guy is an excellent teacher.
“You don’t wanna have an eight inch hole.” -Jeff 2020
Such a good video. I love the fact that you just don't take mediocre as acceptable. If it's not 100% it's just not good enough. Top video
Cheers Pedro!
You need to wear a mask. You need to protect your lungs just like you protect your eyes. 😊
He’s outside
I've done just about everything else but Tile work and I've decided to tackle a small tile job on a small bathroom floor for my parents in a couple of weeks. Going into it I figured if I had the scratch tool and the cutoff wheel I'd be set and your video has assured me that I'm making the right choice and also given me some great tips and tricks!
5:26 you have a ladybird on your belly 😂
Cut a 600m x 300mm floor tile for a toilet using your circle cutting technique. I'm certainly no professional, but I was well impressed with the finish. Looks really good with soil pipe sitting snug in hole. Thanks for the video,i certainly would of never thought of using an angle grinder for circles. Cheers from Bristol, UK
Sure would like to see a mask. 40 yrs of tile have left me with severe emphysema. Save you and your viewers a lung and mask up
and the hearing. all the routing time. but we built some cool stuff!!
Hi Jeff, I always love your videos; you're my go-to for most, if not all, of my DIY tutorials, and the joy of your videos is you make them fun and interesting. Great stuff... Keep up the great work.
He didn't wear a mask 😂
He hates them
Man.. I learn so much from you every day. You have saved me so much money and have given me so much confidence and knowledge in my DIY's its amazing. Is their any way to give back to show my appreciation? My father was a great carpenter that I regret finding the time to learn the trade from. Now that I'm older I spend my days investigating in your videos. Thank you for always introducing me to new content. I appreciate you my friend. Blessings.
Thanks so much for your tip on how to cut a large round hole. I followed your advice. It was very easy. Perfect fit. Thanks again. Joe
Amazing thank you. You saved me so much time & frustration for glass tiles I bought.
Jeff, Just want to thank you for taking the time to explain everything to us weekend warriors. ALL of your videos are straightforward and informative but also entertaining . Thank you!
There were a few left over bits from a large tiling job, which I was really keen on getting sorted. Our tiler is so busy it'll take him months to come. When looking for a mitre wet saw (!) I came across your video and thought I might as well try it myself. I do have an angle grinder, even with a blade for ceramics and made decent cuts right away. This video of yours was a great motivation to just do it myself. Thanks!
Cutting tile with the grinder was very helpful. I need to cut a circle in a porcelain tile and see that the grinder is the way to go. Good tips. I think I’d use the guard on the cutting wheel.
Excellent video thank you so much. New DIYer in the UK here... learnt a lot about cutting porcelain from this 🙂
It' s really good for me, I am the beginner. Thanks so much Jeff. You are the best!