How to Add Chiseled Tile Edges

Stone and ceramic tile can lend a sophisticated feel to any kitchen or bathroom, and can provide a durable covering for walls, floors or bathtub skirting. Adding chiseled edges to stone and ceramic tile can accentuate their aesthetic value, providing a customized look for your interior space. Although creating chiseled tile edges is a time-consuming task, you can complete this project with basic carpentry and masonry tools and supplies.

Things You'll Need

• Tile
• Workbench
• Metal straightedge
• C-clamps
• Chisel
• Ball-peen hammer

Instructions

1. Lay a tile face up on a workbench. Align the edge of the tile with the edge of the workbench.

2. Place a metal straightedge on top of the tile 1/8-inch from the tile edge. Tighten C-clamps over the straightedge, the tile and the workbench top.

3. Place the cutting edge of a 1/2-inch tile chisel on the exposed edge of the tile at a 45-degree angle. Tap the opposite end of the chisel with a ball-peen hammer. Continue this process along the edge of the tile until you achieve the desired effect.

4. Remove the clamps and turn the tile 45 degrees. Repeat the clamping and chiseling process until you have chiseled all four edges of the tile.

Tips & Warnings

• Wear safety goggles while chiseling tile edges to prevent eye injuries.

References

• Sculpture in Stone; Josepmaria Texido and Jacinto Santamera