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Tips for Using Ceramic Tile CuttersUsing Ceramic Tile Cutters Before starting your project, it is recommended that you practice cutting several times with some scrap tiles. Also keep in mind that straight ceramic tile cutters are designed to only cut fired clay glazed ceramic tiles. This type of cutter may not properly cut stone tiles, fully vitrified porcelain tiles and some types of unglazed clay tiles; instead, a quality wet saw is needed to cut those tiles. Steps for Cutting Tiles Using a Ceramic Tile Cutter 1. Align the designated tile to be cut with the arrow on the cutter. Position the guide and securely tighten it to hold the tile in place. If multiple cuts of the same size are needed, you can also keep the guide in place. 2. Hold the handle firmly and place the scoring wheel on the outermost edge of the tile. Slightly push it down and pull the handle towards yourself until the entire length of the tile has been scored. To check, the ceramic tile must have an unbroken scratch from one edge to the next. 3. Pull the handle forward to the top edge of the tile, then press down on handle. The tile should cleanly break along the scoring. Other Useful Tips Using ceramic tile cutters is a very convenient way to keep the cut lines evenly straight and square. The process simply involves scoring the surface of the glazed tile first, and then by using the cutter handle with your arm pressure, the tile can be easily snapped exactly along the scored line. Before using the ceramic tile cutters, check first if the guide bar and scoring wheel are well-oiled. To keep clean cuts, the scoring wheel should also be replaced when it gets worn. An alternative to using ceramic tile cutters is to use a glass cutter to score the tile and break it with a large nail placed under the tile. Tile cutters are available for rent or for purchase at almost all rental stores, home centers and flooring stores.
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