How Do You Use Ceramic Tile Cutters?
Ceramic tile can be cut with ceramic saws, but usually when carpenters talk about “cutting” tile, they’re actually talking about a controlled break. There are several kinds of non-powered ceramic tile cutters that you might need when laying a ceramic floor or wall, depending on the size of the tile and the nature of the cut. Larger tiles are set on platform tile cutters that drag a blade across the surface the score the glaze, then break it with two metal prongs for a long, straight cut. Hand-held tile cutters employ the same process on a smaller scale for smaller cuts. Tile nippers–basically pliers with sharp claws–are used literally for chipping away pieces of the tile for small, irregular cuts. For a straight cut on a medium or large tile, measure the size you need on the floor or wall. With your tape measure and pencil, measure and mark the tile near the edge of the piece. It isn’t necessary to run the line all the way across the tile, all you need is a mark that indicates where
