what is the best way to cut a u shape in ceramic floor tiles?
preferably without having to spend hundreds on a professional table saw
2006-07-18 03:15:36 · 10 answers · asked by northernmonkies 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
"CUT" as much of it off as you can first without getting too close to your desired curve. Then, a grinding wheel, a file, a jigsaw with a tile blade, a dremel tool with grinding attachment can all work for finishing it.
2006-07-18 04:22:29 · answer #1 · answered by Izen G 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
These are good suggestions (except the horse), but I have one more. Many home improvement stores will make the cut for you for a fee. It's a lot cheaper than buying the tools if you only need one piece cut. Inquire in the tile department.
2006-07-18 08:57:01 · answer #2 · answered by M3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marked out the required U shape,cut the straight line with a ceremic cutter and beak off the straight ,next use a steel or metel pincer to mince out the curve as per drawing
2006-07-18 03:48:21 · answer #3 · answered by leo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get a ceramic tile handsaw quite cheaply or tile cutting blades which will fit a mini hacksaw. They should sell them in B&Q, Homebase or any Tile supplier.
2006-07-18 03:19:03 · answer #4 · answered by Owlwings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're cutting straight edges use a stanley knife and a ruler make a groove and snap it off or get a tile cutter for about a £20
2006-07-18 03:18:36 · answer #5 · answered by Tyrone H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First cut straight lines, with a Ceramic saw, then shape to a U - with a rasp.
2006-07-18 03:25:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
easy. get a scribe blade and cut a series of straight lines out up to the curve of which you have already penciled on. Once you have made these cuts, simply snap them off using tile cutters, then smooth off the curvr with strong sandpaper. Done
2006-07-18 03:18:40 · answer #7 · answered by Foxy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a special saw for that purpose. It is very small and fine but circular so that you can cut around curves, it fits into a mini hacksaw, get it at the hardware store.
2006-07-18 03:23:52 · answer #8 · answered by miss piggy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a horse with shoes on to stand on it... the horse shoe will make a nice u cut... hopefully
2006-07-18 03:18:21 · answer #9 · answered by Littleme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use those nippers to snip away at the u till you have it the way it needs to be
2006-07-18 03:20:28 · answer #10 · answered by judy3107711 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋