Porcelain again

[Pickse]

Ambitious DIY'er here.
I'm looking at using a 300 x 600 porcelain slate look tile (from CTD).
Because these tiles are only available in the one size I was just wondering if, as porcelain is coloured all through, it is possible to cut the larger tile into some smaller strips which I could use to create a visual effect.
So any thoughts please guys. Is it possbile, inadvisable or just a plain daft idea and I should go find a contrasting tile if I want an effect.

Thanks in advance.
Steve.

 

[Deleted member 1779]

Should be fine. The grout will hide any cutting imperfections on the sides

The downside is that its going to take a bit of time. And it will use up a fair amount of diamond disc.

Unless you have a snap and break tile cutter.

I'd say go for it !

 

[DHTiling]

Hi steve and welcome... they have a few like this.. which one is it..?

 

[Pickse]

Hi steve and welcome... they have a few like this.. which one is it..?

Hi Dave,

I wish I could remember! I went over to the local store and saw the tile but I'm over 50 and I've been to sleep since then.
It's a black slate effect. On the web site I'm pretty sure was the Arduaz I saw. Guess I'll have to drive back to Wrecclesham and take a pen this time.

I'll confirm the name in a day or two just to be sure.

Cheers,

 

[DHTiling]

It's ok... Just some are not the same colour all the way through...will any edges be exposed..? or are you trimming..

 

[bootsmckiber]

Another small but fixable problem would be your cut edges would obviously be sharper than your finished factory edge but a bit of rubbing with a tile stone could dull the edge,unless your edges are beveled you should be fine,good luck,Mike

 

[Pickse]

Another small but fixable problem would be your cut edges would obviously be sharper than your finished factory edge but a bit of rubbing with a tile stone could dull the edge,unless your edges are beveled you should be fine,good luck,Mike

Thanks guys,
No edges exposed. I don't really have a plan yet just that I saw some tile laid together in different sizes which I thought added interest. I had imagined to lay the cut pieces in with the full tiles so I guess matching the factory edge to some extent will be required so thanks for the tip on the tile stone.
When I go back to CTD I'll make sure to ask the question re: depth of colour and take a careful look at the factory edge.

Thanks again

 

[DHTiling]

OK.. look forward to your return.. which branch is it..?

 

[Pickse]

OK.. look forward to your return.. which branch is it..?

Wrecclesham , near Farnham Surrey.
I should be able to get over there today or tomorrow.
I'll keep you posted.

Thanks

 

[Pickse]

It was the Arduaz.
Gemini Tiles | products

An almost black slate effect.
Chap in the shop said it would be no problem to cut and radius the edge with a stone to imitate the factory finish.

Thanks for the help. I'll continue with my planning.