Glass tiles cutting advice

[heathmount]

Hi

I have previously tiled with ceramic tiles but this is my first foray into the world of glass tiles. I'd be grateful for any tips or advice on what I'm planning to do with regards to cuts.

The tiles I have chosen are Fired Earth, the Liquid Glass range. They are 8mm thick and have a painted back. Being an occasional tiler I have no cutting tools so I plan to buy a Geared Diamond Wheel cutter and glass cutting blade from topps tiles along with a manual cutter for scoring. The idea is then to score the tile on the front and then cut with the wheel.

Topps tiles said to score on both the front and back of the tile whereas the Fired Earth website says to score only the front. I'll chose the website advice over the shop advice but is there reason not to score the back?
Is it necessary to tape the tile once it's been scored? How can I cut down the score line if I've taped over it!?
For L shaped cuts is it necessary to drill out a hole at the corner of the L first? The corners should all be hidden by socket covers so if they're slightly ragged I don't mind.
I've read that some people have problems with the paint chipping off the back of the tile which then can be seen through the glass. Is there a way to stop this happening or is it down to the quality of the tools and the tiles?

Lots of questions I know but I'm grateful for any advice.

thanks
Gordon

 

[Chalker]

Buy a cheap angle grinder and a good quality continuous rim diamond blade

 

[Dash J]

If you use plenty of water with your wet cutter all of the problems you have described will be solved

a good quality blade and plenty water

 

[Time's Ran Out]

If you chip the back when cutting use tipex!

 

[Rookery]

Get the best continuous rim blade and don't force the tile through.

 

[On one]

No need to drill out the corners on L shaped cuts,but if you are cutting L shaped cuts with a wet cutter be aware you might inadvertently 'over cut' the underside of the tile. And this may be visible from the face of the tile.(In my case I didnt realise until I was buffing up the tiles)

 

[Andy Allen]

No need to drill out the corners on L shaped cuts,but if you are cutting L shaped cuts with a wet cutter be aware you might inadvertently 'over cut' the underside of the tile. And this may be visible from the face of the tile.(In my case I didnt realise until I was buffing up the tiles)

Yep...been there too....lol

 

[SJPurdy]

I just use the wet cutter carefully with a glass cutting blade and use a diamond file (one of those tool sharpening ones you can buy in many places) to make any facing edges safe. I don't see why there is a need to scribe as well.