How Do You Cut Stone Mosaic Tiles?
Stone mosaic tiled surfaces add elegance to a room, with a touch of art not found with most tile installations. Using variously shaped and colored stones, you can create a mosaic depicting anything you can imagine. To create the stones for the mosaic, however, you will have to cut them to fit your needs. There are several methods for cutting stone mosaic tiles, depending on the sizes and shapes of the pieces desired. By combining the cutting methods, you can get exactly the stone tiles you need in order to design the look you want. Cut larger stone tiles into easily handled pieces using a wet saw. A wet saw is used primarily for cutting the straight lines needed for partial tiles, but can bring your larger tiles down to a size more suitable for modifying into mosaic tiles. To cut with a wet saw, start the water running over the blade and wet the tile. Move the tile through the blade, cutting it along a line. The wet saw will leave a slightly rough edge that you can trim smooth using 80
