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  1. N

    Any pics of cut porcelain please

    We have just had our bathroom replaced and re-tiled and we are in "discussion" with the builder regarding the quality of the finish, here is the original post Is this an acceptable finish? - https://www.tilersforums.com/threads/is-this-an-acceptable-finish.87621/ I was expecting the cut joins...
  2. acaciaguy

    Mitre L cut metro tiles

    Hello I am looking at the possibility of mitring a L cut on metro tiles around a window reveal rather than using trim. Is this achievable? Any pics? Many thanks
  3. Wayne Brown

    First attempt at a envelope cut into a linear drain

    Hi guys what's the best way to finish off this and get the tiles back into bond ? Cheers w
  4. T

    Sigma Sigma Kera Cut with extension rail and seperator

    I’ve a sigma kera cut with rail and seperator for sale. I’m a contractor/non tiler and this was bought for one project for our tiler to use. As such it’s in as new condition. It was bought from protiler tools a month or so ago for £660. I was hoping to get 75% of what I paid for it which equals...
  5. Pritch

    Advice how to cut out a square hole.

    Hi Could anyone give some advice on how to cut out this flush plate that falls in the middle of the tile? Thanks
  6. M

    Wanting a trimless finish with bullnose tiles but not possible due to cut edge in metro pattern?

    Hi, Our bathroom is being renovated. I wish not to have a trim and went with a range of premium tiles that offered a short rounded edge (bullnose) tiles (cut out page in catalogue here Imgur - https://imgur.com/gIEQwz2 ). We are using 6 x 3 inch tiles arranged in overlapping 'brick/metro...
    • mofonyx
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    • bullnose canada cut edge metro metro tiles not pattern tile tiles
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  7. G

    Mapei drinks bottle to cut down on waste

    thank you to @Mapei UK Marketing for the drinks bottle and other freebies. My son 6yr old son is going to use the drinks bottle. Good to see companies making people aware of plastic waste
    • GoneGuy
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    • adhesive cut down grout mapei mapei adhesive mapei grout
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Tilers Community
  8. acaciaguy

    Which grit pad to finish cut tile edges

    hello all What grit polishing pads do you use to finish cut edges on ceramic glazed tiles. I thinking In particular about metro tile mitred edges or normal straight cuts where the glaze chips slightly. What is best hand pad or grinder pad to polish away any imperfections. Many thanks
  9. B

    Proxxon kg80 trim saw!

    Because of on going issues I need to find an alternative to hacksaw mitre box junior hacksaw etc and just want some reassuring comments that the proxxon kg80 mini chop saw is worth the couple of hundred outlay for cutting tile trim? Do you have one and is it worth the money? Also any other...
    • Blunt Tool
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    • cut mitre saw trim
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Tiling Tools
  10. Balloo

    Sigma kera cut issues

    Hi guys I bought the sigma kera cut in 2015 with everything that comes with it about £1800. reason for buying was cutting 1800mm stone , I thought it was cheaper than to buy riamondi wet saw and I could use later for large tiles . Well on a few occasions I've been trying to cut 1500mm -2000mm...
    • Balloo
    • Thread
    • cut cutter sigma sigma cutter tile cutter
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Tiling Tools
  11. Albert

    1mm cut off disc other uses

    I use these for metal trim.Any one used them for ceramics?
  12. T

    600 x 600 Tile Tricky Cut?

    Hey, I did a plan of how I will lay my tiles. I found one cut that seems tricky. I highlighted the cuts in green. How would I need to go about cutting that shape, how would you do it without breaking/chipping the tile?
  13. O

    Tile removal, straight flush cut blade wanted.

    Morning tool geeks, I've a porcelain floor to remove from around a very expensive kitchen this week and I'm looking for a high quality diamond multi tool blade that will cut through porcelain enough to enable me to break out corner pieces from around units. or does anyone have a different...
    • Old Mod
    • Thread
    • blade cut flush removal straight tile wanted
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Tiling Tools
  14. J

    Mitre cut metro tiles

    Hi I am having the kitchen splashback re-tiled and there are a couple of corners. I really don't like tile trim and so we want the tiles mitred. We plan to use metro tiles (flat rather than bevelled) but wanted to check these can be mitred. Our tiler said the tiles should be at least 8mm thick...
    • JD85
    • Thread
    • canada cut edge metro metro tiles mitre tile tiles
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  15. J

    Is this an acceptable edge cut?

    We are currently having our bathroom renovated, and I am becoming increasingly unhappy with the finish of the grout and the tile cuts. The installer, who claims to be a professional tiler, says that is the best finish that can be achieved on a cutout, as it needs to be done with an angle...
  16. B

    What is the hardest tile you have came across to cut?

    Fought this tile all day to get cut with sigma manual cutter and grinder with a porcelain blade. Most times Sigma worked but been a long time since I've broken so many, need a new cutter wheel in and porcelain blade needs renewed!! The tiles have a rough surface with carborundum kinda in them...
    • Blunt Tool
    • Thread
    • canada cut have tile what
    • Replies: 67
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  17. J

    How cut marble mosaic squares without crumbling?

    Just staring to cut marble mosaic tile squares – and need to cut them without crumbling, chipping and shattering - if possible?. These are 300x300 sheets of 50mmx50mmx10mm squares cut into 3 sections of 2 (100mm wide) squares x 6 (300 long) @ 22.5 degree cut with factory plastic mesh on rear...
    • Jock McG
    • Thread
    • cut how marble mosaic mosaic tiling mosaics
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
  18. B

    Never used a grinder to cut tiles...

    I dont know the answer to this so I'm going to ask. So you've got your manual tile cutter and a wetsaw set up so why would you need to cut free hand with a hand held grinder pumping plummes of dust around the place or on the driveway? What is the need for it?
  19. G

    XXL tiles - how to cut?

    Hi All - a client wants his newly screeded floor tiled and is seriously talking about using massive ones: 2.4m x 1.2m. If any of you have worked with tiles that big, what saw/cutter did you use to cut them? The client wants 2mm grout lines - do you think there'd be any problems with this...
    • Grime
    • Thread
    • canada cut how tile tiles
    • Replies: 51
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  20. P

    How good is marble to cut?

    Hi my names Paul, just joined this forum. I've laid underfloor heating in my house - pipes covered in a liquid screed, and I've been looking for tiles to lay on top. I'm in India at the moment and after visiting a lot of places I've seen some sheets of marble all from the same piece of...
    • Paul Slade
    • Thread
    • canada cut cutting how marble
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice

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