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Tips for Cutting Ceramic TileMaking Straight Cuts 1. As you tile into corner areas you should always expect to cut tiles as you go along. 2. For accurate measurements, always use a tape measure. 3. Simple tile cutters and wet saws can be borrowed or rented from most tile dealers or local equipment rental centers. 4. Score the tile only once when using a non-powered tile cutter, as multiple scores will only create jagged edges on the tile and also make the blade dull. The breaking wings located at the bottom of the cutter handle should always be placed about 1/2" from either edge of the tile, and the handle should be slowly but firmly pressed down until the wings break the tile. 5. After all the field tiles are laid, always carefully cut tiles to fit around pipes and faucets, then smooth any rough edges with a tile sander if needed. Making Complicated Cuts A) Irregular tile shapes can be cut using a tile nipper, and a micro cutter can also help in scoring the cut line. To make the tile wrap around plumbing, you might need to cut a tile in two pieces. B) It is also advisable to cut the tile with a series of cuts using a wet tile saw and then going over it with the blade to smoothen it out. If a lot of complicated cuts will be required then it is recommended to rent a diamond cut-off wheel or a saber saw with carbide blade from an equipment rental center or tile dealer. One for small holes in plumbing, a tile cuffing attachment for your drill can be used.
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