How to cut thin porcelain ?

[Gez2312]

Hi , I've recently been in a job using 750x750 5mm porcelain tiles, they cut fine on the score and snap , but trying to Maxine cut is proving a nightmare ! I have a dewalt d24000 with a Montolit Dna blade , chips them , a Rubi tc180 also with same monti blade , chips them ! Grinder with monti blade , they all usually cut perfectly with minimal or no chips but these tiles are unbelievable! Not just chips but looks like my dogs chewed at it ! Problem is I've got three wet room trays to do with them ! Any tips on how to machine cut these without savaging them would be very much appreciated! Cheers

 

[hmtiling]

Only used thin porc a couple of times and they both cut fine with a dna and turbo porc blade. I believe a monti squadro blade is good for the thin stuff but wait for someone with more knowledge of them to advise.

 

[hmtiling]

Only used thin porc a couple of times and they both cut fine with a dna and turbo porc blade. I believe a monti squadro blade is good for the thin stuff but wait for someone with more knowledge of them to advise.

I'm referring to grinder blades

 

[WetSaw]

Cue @3_fall ......

Just don't mention staircase to him or you'll never get away...

 

[Old Mod]

Try holding a wet sponge on the back of the grinder blade as you cut, not damp, but wet.
I'm using a marcrist AkkuMax at the moment which works well wet.
Personally don't dry cut thin porcelain.

 

[Italy]

Montolit squadro 85mm for me.
The tile in photo is 5mm

 

[Simons70]

Sponge on the back. We use a small mosaic disc from B&Q,with variable speed angle grinder.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Sponge on the back. We use a small mosaic disc from B&Q,with variable speed angle grinder.

Pictures please!

 

[John Benton]

Montolit squadro 85mm for me.
The tile in photo is 5mm

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Same as me Antonio, great little blade in the grinder

 

[One Day]

Try also resting the tile on a piece of carpet, or kerdi board - something to absorb the vibration from the blade.
It can make a real difference.