2006-10-21 14:55:24 · 12 answers · asked by stunston 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
There is a carbide coated rod (about 1/8" diameter) that has ends to fit into a hacksaw. Mark the lines you want and slowly cut with the carbide coated saw while the tile is clamped between wood in a vise. That can cut any freeform shape. It costs under $5.
If you just want to take a corner off, the tile nippers are adequate. Just don't get impatient and try to rush by nipping off a big chunk all at once.
Make sure you have extra tiles in case of a problem that ruins a tile.
2006-10-21 15:33:55 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By hand. With ceramic tile nippers. Snap off square corners until you've made round edge. The tool has a pair of long pliers handle so you can leverage for precise snipping. Undercut the base material and 'bend' the tool onto the tile while holding both in your hands. You get a feel for the moment the tile is about to crack or snap off.
With enough practice, you might retire the wet saw. Use
a high speed mini-grinder and diamond cutting disk, A grinder and wheel might cost $50. (4" - 5") .
Cut tile for 10 seconds, keep it spinning for 10 seconds to cool down, then cut and cool. Good Luck.
2006-10-21 15:26:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hardware store sells a tool that looks like pliers but instead of a grip it has sharp edges and you mark a line on the bottom an nip the tile along the line. They are called ceramic tile nippers, but I'm not sure this is the best way,
2006-10-21 15:05:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can do it with an angle grinder and diamond blade, even tile nippers, but why? If it is one piece take it to Home Cheapo or Lowe's and they can cut it for you. If you want more cuts just rent a saw. Cost 40 bucks a day I think. Worth the price, considering the diamond blade for the grinder cost 25 bucks, and doesn't make a clean cut.
2006-10-22 04:16:00 · answer #4 · answered by robling_dwrdesign 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most tile stores will either rent or sale a good tile cutter.Though the wet saw does make detailed cuts easier.
2006-10-21 17:46:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a tile nippers, they look kinda like an ancient dental tool. take small bites!
2006-10-21 17:39:45 · answer #6 · answered by busted_glass 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a bit for a Rotozip it also works in a 1/4" router. Or you can get a blade for your circular saw.
2006-10-21 15:17:24 · answer #7 · answered by HB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there isn't! it will break if you use anything else. don't use anything with a metal blade or it will crack. you basically just need to take it to Lowes and have the cut traced on the back. it's like 25 cents a cut or something cheap like that. good luck!
2006-10-21 14:57:29 · answer #8 · answered by Hot Lips 4077 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a pair of tile nippers
2006-10-21 15:14:19 · answer #9 · answered by mario b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dremel tool
2006-10-21 14:58:04 · answer #10 · answered by sloth665 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋