5 Ways to Cut Tile - Everything You Need to Know for Your First Tile Project
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- Опубліковано 21 тра 2024
- In this video, you'll learn how to cut tile. More specifically, five common ways to cut tile using five different tools. List of materials: www.handymanstartup.com/how-t...
You'll learn how to cut ceramic tile, porcelain tile, marble tile, granite tile, glass mosaic tile, and other natural stone tiles.
Sometimes the key to doing a project well is simply having the right tools and using them at the right time. Here you'll unlock that critical knowledge so you can get started on your first tile project with confidence.
First, you'll learn how to cut ceramic tile using a manual tile cutter, which scores the tile and then snaps the tile. You'll see me cut both subway tile and larger ceramic tile. You'll also see me attempt to cut some porcelain tile and fail. And finally, you'll see how to cut mosaic tiles using a manual tile cutter.
Next, you'll learn about the wet table saw, which is very helpful when making a lot of straight, smooth cuts. A wet saw can be used for pretty much any type of tile other than glass tile which will shatter if you try to cut it and must be scored and snapped.
Then, I'll demonstrate the hand-held manual tile cutter, and I'll explain this tool is useless garbage.
Then I'll demonstrate a diamond hole saw cutting through both soft ceramic tile, and a thicker, harder tile made of porcelain. I'll also demonstrate how to make faster cuts and get the hole saw to last longer without burning out.
And finally, I'll demonstrate cutting tile with a 4-inch angle grinder with a diamond blade on it. You'll see why this method isn't the best for making clean straight cuts, but it does have its place when making complicated or curved cuts in tile.
By the end of this video, you'll go from complete tile beginner to having the knowledge to tile like a pro. You'll learn how to reduce dust when cutting tile, how to get the smoothest edge when cutting tile, and exactly which tools you need to get the job done.
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What must have taken you some time to learn, I learned thanks to you in under 7 minutes. I love when people are straight to the point when making their videos. (Al grano=get to the point) TY. You are the best.
I'm installing multiple commercial bathrooms. 24 x 24 Porcelain. Picked up a Kobalt 24" manual tile cutter for $109 and so far it's handling it like a champ.
Thanks Dan. Really helpful video. I just did a bathroom tile and when cutting my "PORCELAIN" tiles they would just crack. I heard about the scribe-then-just-snap method and thought a handheld scribe would do. Boy was I in for surprise. Every time they cracked with lines running all over. Well, after listening to you describe the first two methods, I realized that I should've went with a water saw to make my cuts. And it makes sense, harder tile needs more power and precision to make needed cuts for your project. So next time I will be using a water tile cutter to make my cuts for the harder tiles, and now because I tuned in to your common sense video, to me, I will use the handheld for those ceramic tile back splash jobs. Thanks a million Dan, keep up the great info.
I love out when people work with their hands. A very simple tutorial that emphasizes patience over speed. :-)
if you count power tools as hands I guess
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This was very helpful, as I was about to but my first tile cutter for my first DIY project. Thank for the demonstration.
To the point, efficient, and well explained!
Great preparation and execution of instructing the average do it yourselfer. Thank You.
Great video! This is why I visited this video. Thank you!
First time "tiler". Thank you for demonstrating how to cut tiles. I just finished re tiling with subway tiles around electrical sockets which the tiler sneekily hid with grout. I used a manual tile cutter and an angle grinder with a diamond blade disc to finish the job and it looks amazing. If I were younger I would probably learn the trade instead of doing a boring office job.
Same. Wish I did a trade
Do you wear a mask when cutting tile
@Jack Cass hello
Same here, i wished i had learn to do trade job, i hate the boring office job
Thank you, well done and very helpful.
Thank you for all the tips!
Thank you Sir, great tips regarding cutting devises. Continued success!
Thanks for the video. I have to say though, the angle grinder shots were very scary to watch! For those watching at home, use a clamp and never have your non-dominant hand anywhere in front of the blade.
Holding the angle grinder with both hands saves both hands.
Yep. I split my thumb in half this way.
Excellent summary! Thank you.
Excellent description and demonstration!
Thanks. Will work on toilet renovation next week. New experience on tile works. Will keep updated
GREAT VIDEO! Thanks Dan, appreciated.
Very helpful information, thank you!
Very nice and simple presentation + very simple explanation.
Hi Dan, your approach was spot on and very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Good one Dan, thanks!
This was extremely helpful, thank you!
Thanks for the information very informative. I love the way you took the time to explain each type of Tile Cutter.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this valuable information. I will be tiling my very small shower room which will require tiling around a quadrant enclosure. I have never laid tile before and will be purchasing an Angle Grinder based on your recommendation.
Great video, full of information.👍
AWESOME PRESENTATION!
Top video
Great knowledge man!!!😆👌
Amazing video. Thank you for this.
Thanks for sharing 5 ways to cut tile.
Very informative. Thank you so much.
Thanks for sharing your wisdom and time. Much appreciated.
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Im a German tiles craftsman and I’m on my way to finish the master degree and I can say that you almost never use a wet cutter just get a good tile cutter like the first machine from top line, sigma or the classic Hufa
As well a angle cutter from bosch, flex ... and always always take your time while cutting
thanks. definitely following your advice.
Thanks for the tips. I'm doing a project and this helps.
Rad! Thanks mate. 🤙🏽
Thank you for your info and helpful knowledge
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Very helpful video. Now I know just what to do. Thank you Dan.
You’re welcome!
Excellent, excellent video--very clear explanations & demonstrations.
You’re welcome
I had all my tools stolen from a job where I was working. There was no time to get new tools, so I ended up tiling 3 large wet rooms using nothing but a teaspoon and a plastic butterknife. I wouldn't recommend anyone do this, I have many years of experience so I could do it. The job was immaculate by the way.
Very helpful video, thank you for making this! :)
Thanks for sharing your wisdom in this video. It´s was all I needed - you have it all ;o)
very helpful video, thanks
Thanks bro. I am replacing a bathroom vanity. The one that's coming out is 53", the one I'm putting in is 36" so I only need a few tiles cut. The manual looks perfect for what i need. .
Thanks again.
Thanks dude, that was very helpful! I've never heard of the manual tile cutter
Glad it was helpful!
Very good video and it’s practical too
What a beautiful work l love this
Thanks very much Dan.
Yea diamond stone burrs are awesome. Plus some wet dry sand paper is handy when you need to clean an edge.. sanding sponge works good also..
Hi bro I’m from Nepal, thank you for this video it’s very helpful .
The hype about the angle grinder is no lie! lol (wife go hide that thing!)
Thank you for your help
Thanks for the overview of different systems.
Thanks, I appreciate the comment.
Infomative knowledge
Hey! Thanks for the advice! I’m a carpenter that hasn’t done tile yet but I did want to mention I got a little nervous watching your fingers get so close to the table saw and how you set the grinder down while it was still ON! Be careful! And thanks for the content!
me too!
Same here, I wa so nervous too
Believe it or not the blades for cutting tiles are not that dangerous to hand. I've seen a professional tiler run his hand over to show me how I dangerous it is to the fingers. Regardless I will still use all thx necessary precautions.
I learn from this video -good work
Like n sub
Keep them coming
All the best
Excellent video
Thank you!
Thank you 👍
Simple and understandable
thanks for your video
Great 👍 stuff
The explanation of tool to use with tile type was what I was looking for. Well done!
Good info sir! 👍
Thanks!
Thanks for demonstrating the capability of the cheaper tile cutters. Internet reviews are full of people crying about how crap they are, but I get the impression they used them for bigger or non ceramic tiles. Gonna go buy a $50 and if it buckles, well il return it. Case closed. Appreciate your help!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much 🙂
Thank you!
nice strait forward video .
So cool..basically construction related workers are bit muscular talk tougher less friendly look..but u r Different..tq,Bro
What you missed are nippers. Nippers allow you to nip clean pieces off to form arcs. Or just edges to fit. Nippers are common to tile mosaic or stained glass work. I'm pretty sure you can use nippers to cut tile indentations for around electrical boxes. I think you can drill corner holes with a ceramic drill bit and nip away the tile between the holes.
Ein super information ,,,,, herzlichen dank für das schöne video
Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for watching
Thanks for sharing. How would you cut a small glass/ceramic mosaic tile without it breaking/cracking? I've tried several times but i cant get the right shape to fit the edge of the drain bar
When using the diamond blade hand saw use a sponge with water on it as your cutting it controls the dust
excellent stuff, thanks a lot
That wet table saw looks AMAZING! Which one is it exactly? Thanks!
Thank you so much
Thanks Sir
This guy is lucky to still have fingers
Try a sigma manual cutter they cut marble amazing bit of kit I sell tiles for a living and this guide is pretty much spot on well done mate also angle grinder using a wet sponge is a great way to cut tile in general
please elaborate on how to use a wet sponge to reduce dust with angle grinder.
The water keeps dust down and also keeps the blade cool that's what Fry's the blade in the long run
@@porkbap55 How do you use the wet sponge with the angle grinder ?
good job D
Great video. What brand of wet saw are you using?
I just did my first tile job and I used the cheap flimsy cutter he showed first...on granite hex tile backsplash. It didn't work great but it got the job done
Hello, What tips do you have for cutting metal and glass tile without having to dismantle pieces?
I use the manual and the angle grinder for just ceramic works fine
Just a quick constructive comment on safety. The way you were using the grinder and the wet cutting table was not the safest way, your fingers where too close to the blades. So everyone who's not familiar how operate these type of tools, should be careful and always read the safety manual before usage. But nice video and information, cheers!
I cringed so much when I got to the part with the grinder... Accidents happen *fast*
I received so much more information since morning but it's Sunday so I'm just taking it easy and I've forgot what I saw, maybe Ile update the system later when I'm more awake
Why are you cutting toward your wrist and not using clamps?
@@jastirnseriously man. How does someone even *start to think* that it’s a good idea to cut towards a wrist not even 10 centimeters away from the blade? The tool handling snippets from this video should seriously be used in safety measure videos. The fact that this video is aimed towards newbies really pisses me off.
thank you for showing me that the tile I cut yesterday looked just like your examples-I thought I was doing something wrong with my handheld grinder on cheap ceramic (first try didn’t want to spend much money) and, that I need to be less timid about actually breaking the tiles after scoring my tiles (multiple times ha ha) -I have been moving the handle down to the middle of the tile to break it and having all kinds of problems with the tile breaking in the wrong place- I think I just need to be more sure of myself and try to break it with the handle at the top of the slider or like you show in the video-I hope this made sense but your visuals are great!
Some manual tile cutters only have a Raised metal piece under the tile at the top where you finish scoring. Which assists the break itself. Either way snap from the top. Also make sure after you score it that you don't move the tile during or after the score, until you snap it. Once you're ready to snap you can even give it light pressure with one hand and give your hand a Slight tap with the other. Making the snap more sudden.
@@kraven4444 Thank you!
I used a very small wet tile saw to cut mosaic glass tiles, no problem at all.
Thanks
Got a diamond core bit that will dry cut through granite. Quickly too
Was just wondering why you didn't use a bull nose, or some sort of pencil liners along the edge to give it a more clean/finished look
I notice that the mechanical tile cutter you are using in this video allows you to cut the tile using the base of the cutter for support; I've got one that requires lifting the scored tile and centering it under the bars, one edge of the tile resting on a small raised pad behind the scoring the wheel. Pushing down on the lever pushes the tile against the bars until it snaps along the scored edge. For thin ceramic wall tile (3/16) ,my tile cutter works except for cuts close to the edge since there's not enough tile passing underneath the outside bar; It would seem that the tile cutter in your video would make these "close to the edge" cuts possible. Am I right in my thinking, or am i looking at one of the other methods ( tile nips, rotary grinder) for trimming tile?
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Oh shit guys! Its the Dan Perry!
Ty bro
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The state of the bond in that shower 🤣🤣🤣🤣 and you are giving advice leave it to the pro's lad
Doing a full glass tile walls in new shower / tub. How do I cut around the shower arm and faucets without breaking glass? Thank you!
Thanks for tutorial - great stuff but holy macaroni..those angle grinder scenes. Aaaaargh 😆😱😳
Haha. I've been using an angle grinder for years. Worst that happens is you nick your finger and it takes off a layer of skin. It rarely even bleeds. Really low risk actually.
Can you use an angle grinder and apply water to the cuts? Cleaner/less dust?
I've seen people using sprial saw for tile cutting, a cutout tool with rotozip tile bits.
you don't need to cut with wet cute just use a tile cutter and on the rough edges use a grade 60 sand pad to Rubber the edge down all way put your cut ends a against tile trim 👍
Is it possible to make a miter cut using a hand-held wet tile saw?