Manual cutters are sufficient for ceramic tiles and straight, accurate cuts. They may take more time but require less skill. Angle grinders are ideal for cutting tile that's fixed to a wall or cutting special shapes, such as circles or squares, at the center of pieces of tile. We have the tools to make your job easier.
Can you use a manual tile cutter on porcelain tiles?
TX-MAX MANUAL CUTTER When it comes to cutting tile, harder materials such as porcelain tiles can be difficult to score and break. Then slowly applying firm pressure evenly across both sides of the tile, if you have scored correctly the tile will snap cleanly across the score-line.6 days ago
How do I keep my tile from cracking when I cut it?
Because of the compressed, fragile nature of tile, it can crack, break and fragment when you try to cut it. The best way to keep tile from cracking is to use a score-and-snap tile cutter or a diamond wet saw.
- QEP 10800 28-Inch Rip and 20-Inch Diagonal Professional Porcelain Tile Cutter.
- Manual Tile Cutter with Tungsten Carbide Scoring Wheel for Porcelain and Ceramic Tiles.
- Roberts 10-900 Vinyl Tile Cutter.
- Sigma 6053820 Pull Tile Cutter 2B3 26 Inches.
What is the best rated tile cutter?
- BEST OVERALL: Sigma 2G 37cm Metric Tile Cutter.
- RUNNER-UP: QEP 10630Q 24-Inch Manual Tile Cutter.
- BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: QEP Tile Cutter, ½ in Cap, 14 in.
- BEST WET TILE CUTTER: DEWALT Wet Tile Saw with Stand.
Are hand held tile cutters any good?
With various models equipped for either dry or wet cutting, a hand held masonry and tile saw is truly a power tool that is worth investing in. With a quick change of the diamond blade, you are ready to cut any hard masonry surface, from glass tile to bricks and natural stone like marble.