Plunge cuts are necessary when making space for vents outlets drains or any other protrusions through the tile surface.
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If you need to cut 3 inches off the width of a travertine tile move the cutting guide 3 inches away from the cutting disc.
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As you work toward the edges of your surface you will likely have to cut some of the tiles to fit them.
While loose tiles are cut using a tile wet saw installed tiles need to be cut with hand tools.
Step 4 finish.
Cut tiles around baseboards.
Tilt the grinder about 30 degrees and cut about 1 16 in.
Step 2 cut the tile straight lines.
Many tile jobs require you to cut one or more large round holes for floor drains or shower valves.
Step 3 cut the tile angle and round cuts.
Make sure the diamond tipped blade is on the grinder and you are wearing your goggles.
Now turn the tile cutter on and wait until it s fully geared up it should be making a constant noise.
To make square or box cuts in the tile or to cut out large sections of tile use an angle grinder.
Many cuts that require a circular opening such as a toilet.
Take the exact measurement to which you need to cut the tile accounting for any spacers and transfer the measurement to the tile with a pencil.
Make a plunge cut with a wet saw by positioning the material glazed side down directly underneath the cutting wheel.
Going too fast can damage travertine floor tiles.
Score the front of the tile along the circle guideline with the diamond blade.
This leaves the tiles looking dull and unsightly.
Photos 1 3 show how to cut a hole for a shower valve.
Mark the area to be cut as you did in step 1.
Then use a wet saw to make the cuts.
Place the tile on the work surface and then slowly and methodically cut the tile along the pencil line.
The cutting disc should also be wet.
Over time the finish on travertine tiles becomes worn and scratched from chairs pets and shoes.
How to cut travertine.
