How to Cut Tile With a Dry Saw
Most tiling jobs require you to cut some tile to fit around fixtures or the edges of the installation. Different types of tile require different cutting tools. A dry saw is ideal for soft ceramic tile. With a dry saw, you can make a straight cut in the ceramic tile or cut a notch in the tile to make room for a fixture. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Mark the lines you want to cut on the tile with a pencil.
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Place the tile to be cut on the edge of a table or work surface, with the area to be cut hanging off the edge. Press firmly on the tile to hold it in place.
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Cut into the tile with gentle, steady strokes of the hack saw that is loaded with a rod saw blade. Saw towards the table for stability, and reposition the tile as necessary.
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Tips & Warnings
Dry saws are only safe for cutting soft ceramic tile. Do not try to cut other types of tile with a dry saw, or you may damage the saw or injure yourself.
References
- Photo Credit hack-saw image by Aleksandr Ugorenkov from Fotolia.com
