Feed the tile through the wet saw slowly and carefully.
How to cut tile backsplash on wall.
Lay out your tiles on the counter table or floor.
Cutting glass tile with a wet saw.
Turn off the saw and.
Plunge cuts are necessary when making space for vents outlets drains or any other protrusions through the tile surface.
Make sure that your tile lay out matches the dimensions of your.
Cutting standard tiles 1.
Many cuts that require a circular opening such as a toilet.
Start the wet saw.
Make a plunge cut with a wet saw by positioning the material glazed side down directly underneath the cutting wheel.
Then use a level to extend the line along the work area.
How to cut ceramic tile that is already glued to the wall step 1.
Mark the tiles that will get in the way of cabinets and corners.
Put on some eye and respiratory.
Cover any doors of the room leading to other areas of the house with a sheet of plastic taped into place with.
Place masking tape onto the.
Put on eye protection and a dust mask to protect against dust.
Check the dimensions of your wall against your.
This line serves as your cutting guide to fit tile along the counter.
Pour cooling oil over the tile where the cut will be made.
Measure the tile to be cut and use a washable marker to draw a cutting guideline on its surface.
Mark the wall at the top of the tile.
Hold a tile at this spot accounting for a 1 8 inch expansion gap.
Turn on the saw and gently push the tile into the into the blade until the tile is cut through.
Mark the center of the area you want to cut the tile with a grease pencil.
Place the tile on the wet saw tray with the pencil mark lined up with the blade.