Flooring Tile - Cutting installed ceramic tiles
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spuke01
04-14-04, 11:11 AM
I am replacing cabinetry in my kitchen, and this will require removal of approximately 30 sq. ft. of 12" tile.
Is it possible to cut installed tile along the desired line and remove the full and partial tiles that need to go, or do I need to remove all tiles that overlap the line and cut/install the partial tiles to met the new line? The tiles are offset 1/2 tile from eachother to complicate matters.
Is it possible to cut installed tile along the desired line and remove the full and partial tiles that need to go, or do I need to remove all tiles that overlap the line and cut/install the partial tiles to met the new line? The tiles are offset 1/2 tile from eachother to complicate matters.
floorman
04-15-04, 05:55 PM
If the tile are exposed then i'm afraid you'll have to follow the grout joints to keep the look of the floor,if not then don't worry about it and cut the line and cover them up
spuke01
04-16-04, 02:11 PM
What tool would I use to cut installed kitchen tiles? Some sort of abrasive or diamond blade on a circular saw? I assume a wet saw would be out of the question.
adanac
04-16-04, 06:01 PM
Hi
The cheapest way to go would be a 4 inch angle grinder with a dry cut diamond blade attached. You could probably get both for around 50-100 bucks..depending on the quality of the grinder you get. The blades are around 30 bucks if you already have a grinder. If you can get someone to hold the shop vac close to blade while cutting, it will suck up 90 % of the dust.
The cheapest way to go would be a 4 inch angle grinder with a dry cut diamond blade attached. You could probably get both for around 50-100 bucks..depending on the quality of the grinder you get. The blades are around 30 bucks if you already have a grinder. If you can get someone to hold the shop vac close to blade while cutting, it will suck up 90 % of the dust.