Which Tile Cutter

[msande21]

Hi Guys

I need some help to find the best tool for cutting 15mm slithers from a standard wall tile.

I've tried my breaker pliers and a tile cutting jig saw blade but have failed miserably.

Is the answer a dry tile cutter or a wet saw?

Kindest regards

Martin.

 

[Gazzer]

depends on your skill level. I can break those size cuts with my fingers after scribing either with a hand scriber or a dry cutter, a wet cutter would do it no problem but shouldnt really be needed on such a tile.

 

[Andy Allen]

sigma dry cutter....or just about any wet cutter.......is it a one off job your doing?, if so you could hire one or try your local tile shop, some do a tile cutting service as well

 

[Gazzer]

heres is an idea for you. I am sure most guys and girls on here would do you some cuts...most probably FOC if you were local enough.....Well i would anyway.

 

[Brian the Tile]

phone a local tiler its 2 minutes of a job for a tiler im sure one will help you out

 

[Ceramico tiling]

b and q and wickes do cheap wet cutters for diy.If the tiles are less than 30cmx30cm or less they will do the job.

 

[msande21]

Hey Guys
Thank you for the quick response.

My skill level would be 1 out of 10 in the tiling arena but would like to get better.

I only need two slithers to replace existing cracked tiles on a worktop.

I don't have any tiling mates but live east of Manchester if anyone could advise.

Kindest Regards
Martin.

PS Great site great advice. Many thanks.

 

[DHTiling]

Are you after the 15mm slither or the tile left from taking 15mm off..?

Oh and welcome.

 

[Gazzer]

Hey Guys
Thank you for the quick response.

My skill level would be 1 out of 10 in the tiling arena but would like to get better.

I only need two slithers to replace existing cracked tiles on a worktop.

I don't have any tiling mates but live east of Manchester if anyone could advise.

Kindest Regards
Martin.

PS Great site great advice. Many thanks.

Are you after the 15mm slither or the tile left from taking 15mm off..?

Oh and welcome.

Sounds like they need the slithers.

 

[msande21]

Hey Dave

Thank you for your greetings.

It is the slither I need, got plenty of tiles with 15mm bits missing :-(

Regards

Martin.

 

[Gazzer]

i would get along to a tile shop local, they usually will have a cutting service.

 

[Scott]

Dont forget to use epoxy grout if its a work top for food prep

 

[Daz]

If you have a means of scoring the tile face, then you could rest a couple of matchsticks vertically along the underside of the the tile, along the score line, and the tile will break cleanly with a small amount of pressure applied to each side. Alternatively, take a trip to your local tile shop and I'm sure they will cut a couple of strips for you .

 

[msande21]

Hi Guys

Thanks to you I went down to the local tile shop today, 2 slithers £2, money to charity, hats off to Topps Tiles, Ashton-under-Lyne.

Job finished 15 minutes.

Kindest regards

Martin.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Hi Guys

Thanks to you I went down to the local tile shop today, 2 slithers £2, money to charity, hats off to Topps Tiles, Ashton-under-Lyne.

Job finished 15 minutes.

Kindest regards

Martin.

I didn't realize you were local to me, I would have cut them for you. At least you got them sorted, well done Topps