I only have 7 tiles left to do. So I dont want to rent.
Thank you, for all answers.
2006-08-01 16:05:08 · 17 answers · asked by Chris S 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
It seems like you have three choices, and all of them involve some expense. A tile cutter that scores and snaps the tile is about thirty dollars:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004TQEM/102-1177048-0591350?v=glance&n=228013
A diamond- tipped saw blade that will fit in your circular saw is about the same price. Here is a site that has great pricing:
http://www.mcgillswarehouse.com/ItemsList.aspx?groupID=10411
The rental on a wet saw may run you 50.00 a day, or somewhat less if they have a half-day rental:
http://www.tuffequipmentrentals.com/22.htm
Of these three options, the diamond-tipped blade is my favorite. I bought one 5 years ago, and I've cut everything from steel to bricks and it shows no sign of wearing out. You may want to keep the tile wet while you are cutting it to keep the dust level down. Good luck and God bless you!
2006-08-01 17:50:00 · answer #1 · answered by Elwood Blues 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Buy a diamond blade for your saw. The hardness of the diamond cuts through tile like butter. Keep the surface of the tile coated with a little water to reduce friction and heat against the sides of the blade.
2006-08-01 23:11:14 · answer #2 · answered by big Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go ahead and rent a wet saw!!!!!! Otherwise, spend more money on diamond blades, and replacement tiles for the ones you will certainly damage.... or just be unsatisfied with the sloppy job you will do with your own tools.... trust me. This is from years of experience. Tile does not like to be cut with the wrong equipment. It usually breaks when you almost have it right. If you have irregular cuts to make (like rounded edges) use a grinder with a diamond blade. Sometimes you need to do something you don't want to... so RENT RENT RENT.... You'll be glad you did!!!
2006-08-02 00:10:57 · answer #3 · answered by Landslide 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saws work great, but you've got to be careful not to crack the tile. If you can, try to get a sharp industrial blade from the Depot and score the top of the tile, then break it off. That's the cheapest way I can think of.
2006-08-01 23:10:41 · answer #4 · answered by Shawtime 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of blade are you using? You need to use a masonry blade. The size for your circular saw cost more expensive than a 4 1/2" for a grinder if you have one. That is if you don't need a very nice clean cut. But if you do, you need a wet saw! good luck
2006-08-01 23:33:26 · answer #5 · answered by BOBBY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water and some dish detergent, they act as lubricants and help cool the blade. keep the water lightly flowing as you cut but be careful not to get electrocuted standing in a puddle or having you extension chord in the water. You may also need a new blade because cutting tile is very hard on the blades.
2006-08-01 23:11:12 · answer #6 · answered by R T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can go to the home depot and ask the associate in the tile section of they would cut them for you. They ussually do. If you have a table saw you can get a special blade for it that cuts tile.
2006-08-01 23:10:39 · answer #7 · answered by sweetie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a glass cutter, if the tile is about 3/16 or so you can just score n snap it.
2006-08-01 23:13:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A circular saw is just not going to do it properly. It's just not the same. You need a tile cutter. Unfortunately, that means renting one from your local hardware store.
2006-08-01 23:09:26 · answer #9 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a wet tile saw
2006-08-01 23:26:28 · answer #10 · answered by jeffma807 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋