What is the easiest way to cut an outlet hole in the middle of a 12 inch piece of ceramic tile?

Answer 1

I do it often, using a Diag. Grinder and a Diamond blade. I use the same tool hundreds of times a week for my work.

No matter what tool you choose,,, CAUTION is important.

You can line out the perimeter cut into the face to a point just under exact,,, at the corners, flip the piece over and finish the cut.

I usually use another piece of tile under. I think you should assume the possibility of an OOPS, and probably should have no less than a Box of extras, no matter what your intent, just to keep for other issues associated with tile, and that pattern/color being out of stock within a reasonable time frame.

Steven Wolf

Answer 2

Put some duct tape over the tile. mark your hole then with a masonry drill bit drill a series of small holes and then break the middle of hole out .duct tape is to stop drill sliding.Go slow

Answer 3

Hi, they make drill bit saws. It looks like a drill bit,but cuts like a rotery cutter.You just drill a hole into the tile,then insert the bit saw,and away you go! Oh, I forgot to tell you that you use a regular drill with it. They are about $23.00 .Bye ( you could also use a roto -zip!)

Answer 4

Cut the back with an angle grinder or a tub saw. Don't cut all the way through, tap it out on a corner of the saw. It's not that hard.

Answer 5

Use a rotozip with a tile bit.

Answer 6

I would use a dremel tool or equivalent.

Answer 7

I'll go with ^^^ DIY DOC ^^^