Ceramictile cutters
are used to cut tiles to a required size or shape. They come in a
number of different forms, from basic manual devices to complex
attachments for power tools.
Hand Tools
Mass produced ceramic tiles of medium to soft grades are cut easily with hand tools. The glazed surface of the tile
is first scored with a tool that carries a hardened metal wheel. Then
with a support directly under the score pressure is applied to either
side of the cut and the tile snaps along the score.
Tiling Snips
Snips or nips are similar to small pairs of pincers, with part of
the width of the tool removed so that they can be fit into small holes.
They can be used to break off small edges of tiles that have been
scored or nibble out small chips enlarging holes etc.
Glass Cutter
A simple hand held glass cutter is capable of scoring smooth surface glazes allowing the tile to be snapped.
The harder grades of ceramic
tiles like fully vitrified porcelain tiles, stone tiles, and some clay
tiles with textured surfaces have to be cut with a diamond blade. The
diamond blades are mounted in
Angle Grinders
A 100mm angle grinder is used for short, sometimes curved cuts. It
can also be used for "L" shaped cuts and for making holes. It is used
dry and more rarely used wet.
Tile Saws
Dedicated tile saws are designed to be used with water as a coolant for the diamond blade.
They are available in different sizes.
Adjustable fences for angled cuts and square cuts.
Fence stops for multiple cuts of exactly the same size.
