Before using any tool to cut tile measure the glazed side of the tile to determine where you need to make the cut.
Cut out tile from floor.
Drive the cutting bit into the surface of the tile away from the mark and slowly move the tool along the marked lines.
Ceramic tile is a beautiful durable surface that can last for a very long time.
To make square or box cuts in the tile or to cut out large sections of tile use an angle grinder.
Mark a line across the tile at that distance.
If you just have to cut a few tiles a glass cutter will suffice.
Use a straight edge to mark the line with an erasable marker.
If you need to cut more tiles however a tiling tool or a wet saw might be more convenient.
Measure the area where the tile will be installed.
This can be attempted by a do it yourselfer although the results aren t guaranteed.
The rotary tool is ideal for cutting out curved sections of tile.
Knowing how to cut tiles yourself can save you a lot of money and ensures that your tiles come out precisely the way you want them to.
Subtract 1 4 inch to allow for a spacer to determine the exact size to cut the tile.
Over time it may become necessary to remove a portion of tile that is already installed while preserving the remaining tile.
While loose tiles are cut using a tile wet saw installed tiles need to be cut with hand tools.