Cutting Ceramic Tiles For Mosaics

The tile nippers work great for big cuts but we like to use the wheel cutters for more precise cutting like cutting out roses.

Cutting ceramic tiles for mosaics.

Marble porcelain stone and hard dinnerware for stronger or thicker ceramics and for stone marble porcelain and hard plates or bowls a compound tile nipper is recommended. Set the tile down onto a sturdy surface and reposition the square. What tool do i need to cut my tile. If the blade lowers the top of the tile should face up.

Caroline jariwala of mango mosaics demonstrates four basic cutting techniques that she uses for her mosaic art. Cut one of the pieces again using the same technique. Photos 1 3 show how to cut a hole for a shower valve. A square is a special ruler shaped like a right angle.

The oversized table allows for cutting a 48 inch long tile lengthwise. Score the front of the tile along the circle guideline with the diamond blade. Many tile jobs require you to cut one or more large round holes for floor drains or shower valves. Folding legs make it easier to transport this tile saw but its size means it s heavier and more awkward to set up compared to lighter duty wet tile saws.

Tile mosaics are gorgeous. As they can be more difficult to cut than glass mosaic tiles some people prefer to stick with glass tiles rather than exploring the possibilities of ceramic tiles. Use a pencil and a square to measure and mark your tiles. Place the tile on the saw s platform.

Score the tile with. And then repeat to cut larger pieces into smaller tiles. Ceramic tiles are a fantastic material to use. The rubi dc 250 is optimized for cutting glazed or stoneware ceramic tiles along with porcelain tiles or natural stone.

If the saw blade is in the platform which cuts tiles from the bottom the tile should be face down. Http www mangomosaics co uk for a brillian. They are vibrant in colour economical durable and can be cut to larger sizes than glass mosaic tiles. You could either get a tabletop wet saw or a handheld.

Using a glass cutter for straight cuts 1. We use both types of cutters but you can buy either one and it will work for fine. How to cut tiles for mosaics learn how to use tile nippers and wheel cutters to cut tiles for mosaic craft projects. Here s a video we.

A wet saw comes with a diamond or carbon blade specifically made to cut tiles.