Many tile jobs require you to cut one or more large round holes for floor drains or shower valves.
How to cut travertine wall tiles.
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Over time the finish on travertine tiles becomes worn and scratched from chairs pets and shoes.
Cut tiles around baseboards.
The cutting disc should also be wet.
Step 3 cut the tile angle and round cuts.
Measure the space the tile will be installed in and then transfer the measurements to the travertine using a.
Step 1 prepare tile to be cut.
Mark the area to be cut as you did in step 1.
To make square or box cuts in the tile or to cut out large sections of tile use an angle grinder.
Carefully guide the tiles your next step is to lay the first tile you re cutting on the work surface and hold the edge you want cut up against the cutting guide.
Take the exact measurement to which you need to cut the tile accounting for any spacers and transfer the measurement to the tile with a pencil.
Step 2 cut the tile straight lines.
Score the front of the tile along the circle guideline with the diamond blade.
If you need to cut 3 inches off the width of a travertine tile move the cutting guide 3 inches away from the cutting disc.
Place the tile on the work surface and then slowly and methodically cut the tile along the pencil line.
How to cut travertine.
Now turn the tile cutter on and wait until it s fully geared up it should be making a constant noise.
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.
Going too fast can damage travertine floor tiles.
This leaves the tiles looking dull and unsightly.
Step 4 finish.
Plunge cuts are necessary when making space for vents outlets drains or any other protrusions through the tile surface.
Make sure the diamond tipped blade is on the grinder and you are wearing your goggles.
Many cuts that require a circular opening such as a toilet.
As you work toward the edges of your surface you will likely have to cut some of the tiles to fit them.
