Tile Cutter Wet,Dry Needed Repitive cuts

[Deafty]

Hello. I'm a DIY're

I am tiling two rooms.

1. Kitchen 16sqm with 45cmx45cm Porcellain. (8mm thickness)
2. Hallway 8sqm with 60x30 (material unknown for now)

For the Kitchen I will laying a diamond pattern.
I intend to cut aproximately an 8cm 45degree line of one corner of each Tile. This will allow me to insert a small square mosaic in the middle of four layed tiles.

I have Tiling experience but have never before made cuts that will be vissible.

what Cutter tool would you reccomend?

I am on a tight budget but need something for repetitive cutting.

So far my issue is finding an affordable one that can cut 45cmx45cm on the Diagonal.

Any suggestions are welcome.

Thanks.

D.

 

[Gazzer]

I would make a jig out of some ply for a base with some strips of wood to hold the tile in place on 2 sides. A guide over the tile along the line where you wish to cut would give you something to cut against with an angle grinder/diamond wheel.

I wouldnt do it that way myself, I would use my Dewalt DW24000 wet cutter but seeing as you want a cheap alternative !

 

[Deafty]

Thanks,..good tip.

I have good skills with a grinder, so it is an option.

However,..I would prefer a more consistent method. Money is an issue,. but I can Hire a decent wet saw (cuts to 700mm) for 40 Euro a weekend.

Are you saying a wet saw would prove better results for an exposed cut?? I do realise your Dwalt is a dream machine and unless I start my own business over here I certainly can't justify the expense. Although as soon as my own tiling project is finished I am sure to have requests from friends and family for their homes.

Still,..I know I can do my two rooms to a high quality finish with the correct cutter.
My cost is 650 Euro + Tools.
My Quote received for complete job is 3500 Euro.

Thanks,. and please remember we are looking at porcilain tiles with repititive exposed cuts.

D.

 

[The D]

trade tiler
Rubi Star-60-N PLUS
Rubi have improved the original star cutters. Mostly buy replacing some plastic component for metal ones
If you are not a full time tiler or are moving into tiling and can't justify the price of the professional ranges then the Rubi Star machines are great.
- Maximum cutting length: 610mm (24")
- Maximum cutting thickness: 12mm (1/2")
- Moving breaking system
- Lateral stop for repetitive and 45° cutting
- Fold out outrigger arms support tile
- Direct view of the cutting and scoring line
- Includes rugged shockproof carry case and 6mm scoring wheel
Price: £74.60 £87.66 Including VAT at 17.5%

 

[Deafty]

Yeah I've been looking at it,..

What I really would like to know is,.. Do I use a manual cutter, or a wet saw? (exposed cut lines!!)
I have always hidden them when against a wall,.but for this project they will be in the middle of the floor.

thanks.

D.

 

[doug boardley]

but the cut lines and where they meet the inset will be grouted won't they? why not smooth the edges with a carboundum stone?

 

[Gazzer]

It will all depends on the tile to as what sort of edge it will leave. Some tiles cut better than others. Some cutting wheels cut better than others. Its a case of suck it and see.

 

[The D]

for use on porcelain

Montolit Diamond pad set


Diamond hand pads for smoothing the edges of any type of:

- Marble
- Granite
- Porcelain
- Stoneware
- Ceramics

Blue = Medium grit
Red = Fine grit

Can be used wet or dry


Price: £39.00 £45.83 Including VAT at 17.5%

Quantity:

 

[Deafty]

Hmmm,..Yes the tiles will be grouted with the inset. And rounding them slightly with a stone/file is a must.

I understand the subtle sifferences between various blades and wheels in terms of the final cut.

Can I ask for a direction to be lead into,..

(8mm thick porcilain tile. cut on the diagonal.)

If I had the best possible result from a wet saw and a manual cutter,..which one would be better?

I really do have the option of both but it's stuck in my head that wet saw would provide a better finish.
Is this >True?

thanks.

 

[doug boardley]

Hmmm,..Yes the tiles will be grouted with the inset. And rounding them slightly with a stone/file is a must.

I understand the subtle sifferences between various blades and wheels in terms of the final cut.

Can I ask for a direction to be lead into,..

(8mm thick porcilain tile. cut on the diagonal.)

If I had the best possible result from a wet saw and a manual cutter,..which one would be better?

I really do have the option of both but it's stuck in my head that wet saw would provide a better finish.
Is this >True?

thanks.

yes...

 

[The D]

no it is not True

 

[The D]

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

 

[Gazzer]

Are these through bodied porcelain or glazed Porcelain ? Rounding edges on glazed will not work.

 

[doug boardley]

you could always mark the tiles thn take them to a local stonemason to cut, (the ones that make headstones, granite worktops etc)

 

[Deafty]

Ok,..Ok,..:smilewinkgrin:

So buying the "Rubi Star-60-N PLUS" would be my best bet yeah,..
coupled with the "Montolit Diamond pad set" (alternatives?).

Thanks.