How and what does ceramic tile cut: basic methods

In our time, ceramic tiles have become the most popular material, which has found wide application in the performance of finishing works in the bathroom, kitchen, bathroom. Considering the fact that many home craftsmen perform the laying works themselves, a quite natural question arises: what is the cutting of ceramic tiles?

As is known, glazed tiles are a very fragile, non-bending and deforming building material. It is made of clay, which is molded, dried, a layer of glaze is applied, and then it is fired in an oven. The resulting product acquires the necessary strength, has a beautiful aesthetic appearance and durability. And on how to properly cut ceramic tile, depends on how successful the repair, made by themselves, will be. There are several ways to perform this type of work. Let's consider each of them separately.

1. Glass Cutter

If the volume of work is small, and you still do not know what to cut ceramic tiles, - get a glass cutter. And do not even need a diamond. For this purpose, an ordinary roller will do.

First of all, you should mark up. You can do this with a marker or a regular soft pencil. After that, put the tile on a flat hard surface and pass along it with a glass cutter from the far end of the tile to yourself (so that a noticeable groove remains on the surface of the enamel). In this case, it is necessary to press the glass cutter evenly as it moves. Now you need to break the tile. There are two ways to do this:

• Put a match or a small carnation under the tile and press on the edges of the tile;
• Put the tile on the table so that the line of the cut coincides with the edge of the table, then press on the protruding part of the tile.

It should be remembered that the incision can be done only once.

2. Tile cutter

If the amount of work is quite large, then it is best to purchase a tile cutter. It should be noted that a good tool costs at least 500 rubles. When buying, you need to pay attention to its foundation, which must be tough. The guide, along which its working part moves, should be thick-walled. If you still doubt how to cut the ceramic tile, then bring one to the store with you and check the quality of the tile cutter on the spot.

To cut a tile by this method, it is necessary to put a marking on it, place it on the base of the tile cutter, tightly pressing it against the ruler-stop. Then, holding the handle, hold it on the tile in the direction away from you, while applying a small pressing effort. Then slightly press on the lever - from the effect of the corner located on the handle, the tile will break exactly along the line of the cut.

To achieve the desired result, the tile cutter is best attached to the floor or other flat surface (for this, it has holes for fasteners). In addition, you can drip a couple of drops of engine oil on the cutting wheel.

3. Electric tile cutter

And what are the real professionals cutting ceramic tiles ? Electric tile cutter. It is worth such a tool not cheap, but its diamond disc is able to cut and more durable porcelain stoneware. In addition, the tiles, cut by electric tile cutters, have smooth, well rounded edges. That the dust and small particles do not pollute the room, there is a special tank with water in which they settle. When using electric tiles the work should be carried out in protective equipment - glasses and gloves.

4. Bulgarian

Also ceramic tiles can be cut with a Bulgarian. Very often it is used to perform figured sections. And although it cuts the tile almost like an electric glass cutter, cutting a bulgaria turns out to be less accurate, and on the cut remains jagged edges. Taking advantage of the Bulgarian should remember that this is a tool of increased danger. Therefore, special safety measures must be observed when working.

As a conclusion

Now, knowing how and how to cut ceramic tiles, the choice of a tool for interior decoration entirely depends on you - on your capabilities and the scope of the forthcoming works.