Using the required speed and pressure you can now cut the tile depending on the shape you would like.
How to cut wall tiles with a grinder.
Pull the angle grinder carefully along the cut line to score the tile.
Also go deeper with each cut until you succeed.
Angle grinder mark the tile or tiles that need to be cut with a grease pencil.
If you are new to using these tools practice on some spare tiles before beginning your project.
Secure the tile to a work bench or other work surface with a clamp.
Photos 1 3 show how to cut a hole for a shower valve.
Make as accurate markings as you.
Circle step one.
Make deeper and deeper cuts along the score until you cut through the tile.
Use your angle grinder to cut in from the edges of the tile to remove the notch.
Then clamp your tile securely onto a firm surface like a sawhorse.
Make sure you cut along the markings.
The angle grinder excels at helping make angle cuts against a tile wet saw which is designed for straight cuts.
Then pass back and forth over the score mark until the tile is cut.
Score the front of the tile along the circle guideline with the diamond blade.
Tilt the grinder about 30 degrees and cut about 1 16 in.
Tilt the grinder about 30 degrees and cut about 1 16 in.
For shapes such as rectangular cuts score the tile on both the front and the back.
Cut directly down into the surface of the tile making gentle passes across the.
As an alternative use a grinder with a diamond tile cutter wheel to cut the tile.
In this video you ll learn how to cut tile.
Many tile jobs require you to cut one or more large round holes for floor drains or shower valves.
A tile cutting blade on an angle grinder is a quick way to take a notch out of a tile.
The angle grinder can cut the tiles either on the grout or right through the tile.
Measure and mark up the notch you want to remove.
Tilt the blade for cutting circles.
Score the front of the tile along the circle guideline with the diamond blade.
You ll learn how to cut ceramic tile.
