Circle Cutout Ceramic Tile

Tim carter of ask the builder demonstrates a simple way to cut a circle out of the center of a piece of ceramic tile for use with some plumbing pipe.

Circle cutout ceramic tile.

Check often to see when the slot through the front of the tile reaches the edges of the desired cutout. The rubi dc 250 is optimized for cutting glazed or stoneware ceramic tiles along with porcelain tiles or natural stone. The oversized table allows for cutting a 48 inch long tile lengthwise. Tim carter of ask the builder demonstrates a simple way to cut a circle out of the center of a piece of ceramic tile for use with some plumbing pipe.

Cutting tile allows you to fit pieces in corners along household fixtures in irregular places or for other purposes. I am installing 3 6 subway ceramic tile 6 inch horizontally with a 2 1 2 plug in cut out 2 from the left 1 2 from the top. Shop online for tile. Specializing in premium mother of pearl tiles marble tiles glass subway tiles and ceramic printed tiles.

Folding legs make it easier to transport this tile saw but its size means it s heavier and more awkward to set up compared to lighter duty wet tile saws. I have had no luck using a wet saw manual tile cutter nippers or dremel 3 hand saw due to the tile breaking at top 1 2 of the plug in cutout. Then plunge the diamond blade down through the tile keeping it centered on the hole so that the slot made by the blade extends equally on both sides of the circle marks photo 1. Start by marking the circular cutout on the back of the tile.

4 6 out of 5 stars 89. To make square or box cuts in the tile or to cut out large sections of tile use an angle grinder. Showing how to mark and cut circles on tile with a wet saw perfect every time this way. Free shipping on all orders.

While loose tiles are cut using a tile wet saw installed tiles need to be cut with hand tools. Home tile installation projects frequently require some tile cutting. This guide gives tips on how to cut tiles using tile saws cutters grinders and other tools use it to lean how to choose a cutter and how to make different types of cuts.