Cutting Ceramic Tile

Tim Carter, of http://AsktheBuilder.com, introduces many ways to cut ceramic tiles for any project. Sign up NOW for Tim's FREE weekly newsletter at: http://go.askthebuilder.com/NewsletterSignupNow

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[gardogg65]

WOW! It is nice to know I can cut tile with a hack saw... no need to rent a huge water blade thing

[AsktheBuilder]

@gardogg65 You can indeed, but it's not efficient. For many cuts, use a snapper cutter or a saw. The hacksaw is very labor intensive and doesn't produce crisp, straight lines.

[RichAtCamp]

I personally like my angle grinder with the 4" tile blade. Did the kitchen, hallway and bath and the blade is still like new.

[AsktheBuilder]

It's a great tool for that purpose. The point of this video was to show homeowners that can't afford an expensive tool like that there are alternative methods. Thanks for the comment. I intend to do a video showing my angle grinder doing what you did.

[bluecobalt27]

If your budget can stretch to it is it better to invest in a powered tile cutter? Is there any advantage with the manual one other than price?

[AsktheBuilder]

There is no other advantage I am aware of at this early hour.

[kaleluk31]

problem is for me, i don wanna spend anythingup to 50 dollars for a til cutter for a job i have, let me explain. i need to cut just 8 ceamic tiles, after that id never use a tile cutter again because its not something i normally do. i dont need to cut any fancy circles or anything just about 5mm off the end of 8 tiles and thats it

[AsktheBuilder]

You can. Many homeowners do not want to invest in an expensive tool like that when they already have a hack saw. All they need is the inexpensive rod saw blade.

[coinflip22]

why not use a grinder with a diamond blade

[chanuka121]

welldone dude