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Tips for Using Tile NippersWhen using a tile nipper, small and sharp fragments of tile can shoot out during the cutting process, so it is highly recommended to wear eye protective gear as a safety precaution. For some cases where the tiles have very sleek surfaces, it might be difficult to properly make a cut mark on the tile. If a lubricant pen can't mark the surface of the tile, use a pencil to mark the underside of the tile, or make a separate template with a piece of cardboard and transfer the markings to the tile. Once a noticeable cut mark has been made on the tile, hold it firmly over an empty container and use the tile nipper to cut out small "nips" or "bites", taking the time to make sure that the bites remain small, or else the tile might break and you have to start over. Also take extra care not to "overbite" the marked cut line. When the tile has been cut, the edges of the cut will be very sharp and might cause injury, so use a piece of 60 grit sandpaper or a special rubbing stone used by ceramic tile contractors to smoothen the cut edge. A tile nipper can also be used to make irregular cuts. First, use a glass cutter or utility knife to score the cut line then use the tile nipper to nibble off undersized bits of tile until what you need remains. A lot of patience is required when using a tile nipper because you risk going beyond the cut line if you take off pieces that are too big. In order to make the nibbled pieces small, it usually helps to make gridline marks on the areas you need to remove. Tile nippers will often leave uneven edges on the tile, so they are mostly used for less visible areas, like around plumbing fixtures where the tile will be covered with trim.
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