How To Cut Backsplash Tile On The Wall

Mark the location of the cut with a marker or pencil.

How to cut backsplash tile on the wall.

Feed the tile through the wet saw slowly and carefully. Measure the tile to be cut and use a washable marker to draw a cutting guideline on its surface. A straight edge or level can help you keep the tile even. The cooling oil will prevent it from overheating.

You may need to cut tiles to properly fill your backsplash area. Follow dremel s instructions for using their bit. Mark the cutline that you ll be making onto the tile face with a grease pencil. Put on eye protection and a dust mask to protect against dust.

How to cut ceramic tile that is already glued to the wall. Mark your cut with a washable marker. Mark the center of the area you want to cut the tile with a grease pencil. Screw a scrap piece of wood the ledger board to the wall at the mark between the cabinets.

On the wall that backs your range measure down from the top of the countertop backsplash a distance that s equal to three or four full rows of tile to avoid cutting the tile and make a mark. Use a spray bottle to wet the tile with water to reduce dust. Use a wet saw if you are cutting natural stone to prevent chipping or breaking. This step is known as dry fitting it will help you figure out whether or not you need to cut any tiles.

Keep the vacuum going but not the water. Leave a 1 8 in 0 32 cm gap around the backsplash where it connects to the cabinets counter and adjacent wall. The hole saw will heat up quickly. Your dremel isn t design for wet applications.

Pour cooling oil over the tile where the cut will be made. When you get near the wall your grinder will be too big. Fix a piece of masking tape along the mark to make the line easier to follow and help prevent chipping. Cutting glass tile with a wet saw.

Use a tile cutter for porcelain or ceramic tile and a tile nipper for any circular incisions. Keep all electrical cords away from the water. Cover any doors of the room leading to other areas of the house with a sheet of plastic taped into place with masking tape to avoid dust. Start the wet saw.