Cutting Ceramic Tile With Grinder

Secure the tile to a work bench or other work surface with a clamp.

Cutting ceramic tile with grinder.

You ll learn how to cut ceramic tile. In this video you ll learn how to cut tile. While a dust mask is sufficient for the. Draw the shape of the cut with a marker or pencil.

Cutting bathroom tiles is easy with an angle grinder. Never operate power tools without the proper safety equipment. A diamond tipped smooth edge blade is the best type of blade to use with an angle grinder especially when cutting ceramic tiles. Tilt the blade for cutting circles.

Score the front of the tile along the circle guideline with the diamond blade. This is because it leaves a beautiful smooth cut. Pull the angle grinder carefully along the cut line to score the tile. The best type of blade to use with an angle grinder when cutting ceramic tile is a diamond tipped.

How to cut ceramic tile with a grinder proper safety. This video shares the different blades you can use. On the other hand notched blades are best for porcelain tiles while serrated blades are more suited to natural stone tiles when you get the right blade for the right tile ensure it is attached securely to the grinder. Circle step one.

Begin by measuring the tile. Photos 1 3 show how to cut a hole for a shower valve. Tilt the grinder about 30 degrees and cut about 1 16 in. Many tile jobs require you to cut one or more large round holes for floor drains or shower valves.

Tilt the grinder about 30 degrees and cut about 1 16 in. Make deeper and deeper cuts along the score until you cut through the tile.