Flooring Tile - Tile cutters - electric and manual
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01-17-01, 10:52 PM
We're installing ceramic tile countertops along
with 12" long ceramic "chairrail" for the front
edge (a "sink cap" is usually installed along
this edge). The chairrail supplier also has
outside corner caps. There are three spots where
we'll need to trim material off of the corner cap.
So, I bought an electric tile saw (table style)
to make those cuts. Is there any reason to also
buy (or rent/borrow) a manual straight cutter?
with 12" long ceramic "chairrail" for the front
edge (a "sink cap" is usually installed along
this edge). The chairrail supplier also has
outside corner caps. There are three spots where
we'll need to trim material off of the corner cap.
So, I bought an electric tile saw (table style)
to make those cuts. Is there any reason to also
buy (or rent/borrow) a manual straight cutter?
01-18-01, 07:56 AM
I am not a pro - like most of the others, but I use a wet saw that I purchased to do my cuts. I just finished my countertops. I used my wet saw to make my cuts. I find it is pretty easy to use. I use that and tile snippers. It has taken me quite some time to learn how to make intricate cuts, but it can be done with tile saw.
As for your corner caps on your countertop, figure out how to cut them from a professional. I had to cut some 45 degree angles on bullnose and used a boomerang. This helped a lot. I never used any saws at all before, but have figured out how to make the cuts through trial and error. And going to Home Depot and asking for help. Otherwise what you think will work, may not. I also got into the habit of using cardboard as templates for tricky spots. This has saved me a lot of time and the cardboard is much more manageable than the actual tile.
This is just from a beginner, so you may want to listen to the pros.
As for your corner caps on your countertop, figure out how to cut them from a professional. I had to cut some 45 degree angles on bullnose and used a boomerang. This helped a lot. I never used any saws at all before, but have figured out how to make the cuts through trial and error. And going to Home Depot and asking for help. Otherwise what you think will work, may not. I also got into the habit of using cardboard as templates for tricky spots. This has saved me a lot of time and the cardboard is much more manageable than the actual tile.
This is just from a beginner, so you may want to listen to the pros.
01-18-01, 12:37 PM
Just use your wet saw to make all your cuts. No need to buy a snap cutter as well.
John Bridge
01-18-01, 02:18 PM
lacarbs,
What is a "boomerang" in tile cutting? Is it something regional?
John
What is a "boomerang" in tile cutting? Is it something regional?
John
01-18-01, 06:13 PM
John,
It is a white tool shaped like a boomerang. It helps make 45 degree and perfect triangles when using a wet saw. It really helped me out with my bullnose tiles in L shaped corners. It's made in U.S. and I purchased it at Home Depot for $15.98. It is called "Boomerangle 45". Just put tile in and slide through the wet saw. Depending on side of bullnose it will make either a left or right 45 degree angle.
I plan to pick up your book tomorrow.
lacarbs
It is a white tool shaped like a boomerang. It helps make 45 degree and perfect triangles when using a wet saw. It really helped me out with my bullnose tiles in L shaped corners. It's made in U.S. and I purchased it at Home Depot for $15.98. It is called "Boomerangle 45". Just put tile in and slide through the wet saw. Depending on side of bullnose it will make either a left or right 45 degree angle.
I plan to pick up your book tomorrow.
lacarbs
John Bridge
01-18-01, 06:30 PM
Hmm, seems for once, Home Depot may be on the cutting-edge?
Okay, okay . . .
John
http://www.johnbridge.com
Okay, okay . . .
John
http://www.johnbridge.com