How to Cut Ceramic Tile

Tim Carter, of http://AsktheBuilder.com, demonstrates a simple way to cut a circle out of the center of a piece of ceramic tile.

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Howto & Style

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• ceramic
• tile
• how
• cut
• kitchen
• bathroom
• backsplash
• saw
• hole
• circle
• house
• home
• tim
• carter
• ask
• builder

[95090978]

every video i have seen is about laying tile putting the sub floor down and all that other stuf,,,,problem is they buzz right threw the grout process or they do it in time laps so there no good videos......

[AsktheBuilder]

@95090978 Are you kidding me? I have an entire SERIES of videos showing you how to grout floor tile. Did you type into the YouTube search engine: Grout Tile Tim Carter

Do it and see what happens. Jeeeeesh...... Heavy Sigh.....

[mikeyc05]

another way if you are a professional that tiles on a daily basis is to use an angle grinder with a diamond edged blade and mark it on the back of the tile and cut. its a lot faster and easier

[AsktheBuilder]

@mikeyc05 Correct. But you sort of missed the point. Many DIYrs only have to make one or two cuts like this in a lifetime. Since most already have a hacksaw, it's far cheaper for them to buy the carbide rod saw blade than an expensive grinder.

[rsfeller]

These videos are great for DIYers who will not obsess over every detail. You so called "pros" on here need to relax. If we wanted your incredible quality and could afford to do it "just right"...we would have called you. Just relax...why are you even here if you are an expert?

[AsktheBuilder]

@rsfeller Thanks for this great comment. You hear from the *pros* typically because they fear for their jobs. The young pups that often comment are worried to death about secrets getting out. What they don't understand is that the vast majority of people are not DIYrs. There's plenty of work out there for the pros that are truly professional. They never have to advertise.

[NBEVAN]

Just use a pair of Parrot Nippers or normal nippers.

[kcklam]

Hey Tim, love the can do attitude, keep up the great videos!

[regfarwell]

Never mind DIY GSI works for me that is get someone in!

[immo121]

another quick and easy method i find works is to chip away at it with a pair of pliers ;)

[951700983]

Tim, It's Perfect, Thanks.

[RyanBhoy92]

use a grinder lol you'll be there all day with a saw

[Taxminia0311]

purchase or rent a Dremel tool w/ the cutting guide attachment, #565 & tile cutting bit, #562. Don't cut into the tile straight in w/ the tip of the bit, angle the bit into the tile so as to start your hole.Guide gives more control & keeps you at a 90 degree angle w/ the surface your cutting. You can adjust the depth of the guide.

To cut the green board, you can use a drywall bit, #560, that comes #565.

Take your time & stay on the line you have marked and let the speed do the work.

[Slic3R1]

or you can just use a dremel tool lol

thanks for the vid