what is the best tool for cutting them
2007-07-14 07:43:14 · 12 answers · asked by nigel h 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Cutting the edge tiles diagonally I guess. I have done this with a wet diamond saw as suggested above and it's the only way. I suggest you start your cuts from both corners and finish in the middle or you will chip the tiles just as you finish the cut.
2007-07-14 10:20:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest paying a contractor because there are many things that can go wrong. ...sub floor has bounce, so tiles don't stay down, grout cracks, putting a toilet over tiles (you need to lift the toilet, and reset it after the tiles are laid. You will also need to cut the tiles around the ABS and that can be a bit difficult too.) then the toilet can still leak causing damage. But if you are a good DIYer, then go to Home Depot or Rona and take a seminar.
2016-05-17 11:49:55 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I might be presuming but if you turn the the square tile 90 degrees this would make a diamond. You can pick up a tile cutter at your local home improvement store.
2007-07-14 13:45:52 · answer #3 · answered by erick_curtis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can rent a tile cutter from any rental store. Before cutting all your tiles lay them out turned 90 degrees. This might give you the look you are looking for and save a great deal of time!
2007-07-14 07:51:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy an electric tile cutter, They're about £25 to £30 from a DIY shop and well worth the money for a professional look/finish. Cheaper than hiring one, as you can keep it as long as you need to and then once the job's done and you no longer require it, you could sell it. Remember - measure twice - cut once.
2007-07-16 21:47:00 · answer #5 · answered by Soup Dragon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Professional tile cutter, these can be hired. The normal tile cutters wont allow you to cut the diagonals for the edges, to small.
2007-07-14 07:53:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As people are saying, a wet diamond wheel cutter.
Easy to use (I have today finished tiling my kitchen with one!)
£30 from B&Q, it's made by plasplugs - absolute bargain!!
2007-07-14 07:58:11 · answer #7 · answered by Mr_Digger 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if its a diamond you dont need to cut them....just turn it.
wet tile saw. would be the best, with a diamond blade.
2007-07-14 08:48:48 · answer #8 · answered by prescottproductions 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are masonary type (ceramic etc) get a tile wetsaw. If vinyl, a pair of scissors or large tin snips will work.
2007-07-14 07:51:48 · answer #9 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
an electric diamond blade tile cutter my fatherinlaw done his and its perfect it looks like a pro has done it.
2007-07-14 07:54:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋