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Cutting long and thin bits
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 6:28 pm
by kellys_eye
I have to fit some 600 x 300 porcelain tiles into a 1000mm space - typically this means having to cut two 50mm wide strips from one tile (along the longest length) to fill the 'extra' 100mm space the 3 x 300mm will leave.
Any hints/tips to get this done without tears? I tried to get a tile cutter but the largest I could find only fit 500mm long tiles
and I'm thinking 'angle grinder with suitable cutting disk' but my tiling skills are minimal to say the least.....
TIA
Re: Cutting long and thin bits
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 7:01 pm
by Razor
I use a 4" grinder with a diamond blade on these but have to say if you're left with a cut of less than half a tile you're starting in the wrong place.
Starting with a tile either side of the centerline gives you a full tile and a 200mm cut either side and you use the same number of tiles
Re: Cutting long and thin bits
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:12 pm
by kellys_eye
Razor wrote:I use a 4" grinder with a diamond blade on these but have to say if you're left with a cut of less than half a tile you're starting in the wrong place.
Starting with a tile either side of the centerline gives you a full tile and a 200mm cut either side and you use the same number of tiles
d'oh.....
told you I wasn't 'up to speed' on this subject
ok, I nominate ME for 'numpty of the month'
(luckily there's only 47 minutes to go)
Re: Cutting long and thin bits
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 9:03 pm
by transitboy
try trade tiler you will get a cutter on there but they aint cheap if its for one job only
Re: Cutting long and thin bits
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 9:13 pm
by Colour Republic
you'll get a bigclinker for less than a ton. Rubi man myself but you're look at around 300 notes for anything 0ver 600mm
Re: Cutting long and thin bits
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 8:42 pm
by transitboy
rubi ts60 £125.00
Re: Cutting long and thin bits
Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 1:48 pm
by Rookery
transitboy wrote:rubi ts60 £125.00
I think you will struggle to cut good quality porcs with a TS60.
Re: Cutting long and thin bits
Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 2:37 pm
by Colour Republic
transitboy wrote:rubi ts60 £125.00
Where have you seen a TS-60 for £125?? second hand?
Rookery wrote:I think you will struggle to cut good quality porcs with a TS60.
I've used my TS on grade 5 before with no probs, albeit the TS-Plus version with greater breaker pressure.
Re: Cutting long and thin bits
Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 10:23 pm
by transitboy
rookery quote .
think you will struggle to cut good quality porcs with a TS60.
as colour wrote i have had no problem cutting grade 5 porc
colour it was brand new out of box .my tile supplier gets freebie's of their reps and they sell them on for cash for their Christmas's fund
Re: Cutting long and thin bits
Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 6:25 pm
by kellys_eye
How do I deterrmine the 'grade'? Nothing shown on box or tiles themselves (except - Homebase 'Vision Mud R61'). What difference would the grade make to the success of cutting them?
Re: Cutting long and thin bits
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:44 pm
by Beachcomber
I'd say price is a good indicator!
As for the cut, why not get a Wickes wet cutter jobbie for £40.
Had one for years and still going strong - cut all sorts on it.