How To Cut Ceramic Tiles In An Angle Grinder

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Using tiles for wall decoration, a situation will surely arise when you need to cut off part of the slab so that it fits into the remaining space. over, a similar procedure will be required regardless of which type of tile you choose. Cutting is required most often when unique patterns are created on the walls or various decorative objects are formed using tiles.

If you have already prepared all the attributes you need for work, you can consider how the tile should be cut correctly. The angle grinder is an excellent helper in this matter, since it can be used to create not only straight cuts, but also curly cuts. Next, we will look at how to cut tiles in various ways.

How To Cut Ceramic Tiles In An Angle Grinder

A straight cut is as simple as possible:

First, you need to fix the tile on the plane so that it does not slide and ride on it.
The part of the tile that needs to be cut must remain in weight. The surface line will be the guideline for the notch mowing line;
Take your angle grinder so that you can see the cut line. If you hide it from yourself, you will not be able to make an even cut.
You need to direct and move the blade towards you, and not away from yourself. This is the mistake many beginners make. Hold the tool firmly and level so that it does not move in different directions, otherwise the cut will be ugly. Holding the angle grinder crooked can damage the disc as it can fly off.

A round hole is made as follows:

Initially, you must use a marker to draw the required hole. Draw on the glossy side of the tile.
Then you need to determine the center of the circle. This can be done using straight lines drawn crosswise.
Gently saw the tile from the inside in a circle until we go deep.
It is necessary to turn the angle grinder so that the blade gradually fits into the outlined circle.
When the cut is deep enough, it is required to saw through the drawn cross along the drawn lines, after which you carefully take out the resulting 4 sectors of the circle.

You only need to cut the tiles on the front side, since this is the only way to get a cut without various defects. Therefore, all possible damage will be concentrated on the back of the tile, which will be hidden with tile adhesive.

It is best to measure and mark the tiles to be cut from the start.

To cut at a 45 degree angle, follow the instructions below:

It is important to note that it is more difficult to cut the tiles obliquely than making a straight cut. However, this is much easier than creating curly elements. You need to start by doing.
The angle grinder must be turned so that the disc is at the angle you need, while you must carefully drive the blade, removing excess, so that at the end you get an even corner cut.
Perfectness can be achieved by using ordinary sandpaper, which is best fixed on a block.

How To Cut Tile Angle Grinder?

When doing renovations, many homeowners find it necessary to cut ceramic tiles that can be done using an angle grinder. This tool allows you to do this work at a high level, with minimal risk of chips or cracks. In this article we will show you how to cut ceramic tiles using an angle grinder.

Required tools and materials

Cutting ceramic tiles is a laborious process that requires maximum concentration. The difficulty is largely due to the fact that the tiles are made of durable material. Dust-free tiles can be cut and sawed down with a tile cutter, but such a tool is not cheap. This is nearly impossible with conventional cutters and saws, and the cut will most likely be uneven and unattractive. A regular angle grinder is best suited, the cutting wheel of which allows you to neatly cut tiles even at home.

Despite the fact that this process is relatively difficult, if you get the hang of it, it does not take much time and does not require much effort. This task can be handled by an ordinary homeowner who has not dealt with such work and will be able to cut off even a "hog" without the help of a tile cutter.

You can cut tiles using the following tools:

Special tile cutter;
Diamond tools;
Angle Grinder.

For cutting ceramic tiles, those that have a diamond coating are suitable. Their use minimizes the formation of cracks and chips. It is forbidden to use discs used for working on metal, as they will only damage the tile. Even if you manage to cut with such a circle, it will be uneven and of poor quality. This is due to the sliding of the disc on the tile, due to which the presence of small cracks is inevitable. At the same time, when it comes to home surface finishing, you can ignore these damages, since they will surely disappear during subsequent processing.

Be sure to carry the following attributes with you:

Glasses;
Mask;
Heavy gloves.

Please note that the selected angle grinder or grinder must have a speed regulator, since many modern inexpensive tools do not have this function. Such models operate at the highest speed, which is why it is impossible to cut tiles with their help.

Important nuances

The angle grinder must be set at a low speed so that you can control and adjust its action. When you have the ability to secure the tool, be sure to do so, as this will simplify your work. Once you secure the angle grinder, you only need to move the tile along the desired path.

If there is no possibility of anchoring, then the floor is the best place to work. Be sure to put bars or lumber under the slab. It is important to note that a low speed should also be set due to the fact that this will exclude the discarding of the blade or disc upon contact with the surface.

Turning on the maximum speed will probably simplify the cutting process, but this increases the risk of damage to the tiles, which can simply fly into pieces. The easiest way to cut is the straight line cut, since even a beginner can handle this job. When it comes to rounding, then more effort is required. If you have not previously encountered such work, then we recommend that you first try your skills on defective material.

You can protect the tiles from chips by using a special grinder or sandpaper. This work is not difficult, but it will significantly improve the quality of the cut. Thus, you can get rid of existing defects.

Be sure to observe the following guidelines:

You need to work in special clothes;
Safety glasses are required;
It is recommended to use earplugs when working;
All used devices must be in good condition;
The work can only be performed by adults who know the safety rules for using a cutting tool;
When wet processing, make sure that the sander does not get into the water, as this can lead to electric shock;
Slices cannot be processed at maximum speed;
You need to work in a room with good ventilation.

To maintain your health, it is extremely important to follow these recommendations.

Next, see a master class on tile cutting angle grinder.

Direct cut on the tile with a grinder

On the front of the tile, a marker indicates the cutting line, then the angle grinder turns on, and when it picks up speed, you can start cutting. You need to start from the nearest edge and carefully at risk to the other side of the tile. When the glaze is evenly cut, make a second pass. Slice until tiles separate from each other.

Operational Safety Angle Grinder

This tool has its own hazard category for this reason, you must strictly follow the safety rules:

To avoid direct exposure to fragments or sparks, the tool must have a protective cover.
For comfortable work and to avoid damage to the electrical wire, the length of the cord must be at least 2 meters.
It is not recommended to hold the angle grinder vertically while cutting, otherwise it may break out of your hands, injure and break the material.
Cut tiles using protective equipment: respirator, goggles, gloves, headwear, overalls and sufficiently durable shoes.
Hold the tool with both hands and cut the material by rotating the circle "away from you".
Do not press hard on the disc.
Use the appropriate cutting disc for each material. abrasive for metal and diamond dry cutter for tiles.
To avoid electric shock, do not cut material immersed in water.
Sawing an angle grinder is recommended in a ventilated area because dust is explosive.

Important points when working with tiles

Before you start working, you need to figure out how to cut correctly so as not to spoil the finishing material in the future. The disc on the grinder must be tightened with a wrench, the tiles must be laid on a flat surface, preferably a board or plywood, to exclude vibration from which fragile ceramics can burst. If possible, it is better to tighten with a clamp, if not, then it is good to press the tile with your foot.

How to cut tiles with an angle grinder. avoid chipping, safety precautions

A rich selection of models and a democratic price range makes the angle grinder available not only for specialists, but also for simple craftsmen. For household and small work, a small angle grinder with low revolutions and a disc of 100–125 mm is most often used. Some models have a power turnover regulator, which will be useful for cutting tiles with an angle grinder.

A variety of cutting discs

Today there are many different cutting discs available for a specific material. Tile cutting with an angle grinder should be done with a stone or steel disc (dry cutter) with diamond chips on the working edges. Dry cutters are divided into several types:

Stone circles are much cheaper than metal discs, but they deteriorate faster and leave a wide cut on the tile. While working with them, it is necessary to constantly monitor the integrity of the working edge, otherwise the disc can prick the material, and then completely scatter and cause serious injury to the user. Therefore, you need to carefully cut ceramic tiles with such a nozzle.
Metal dry cutters allow you to work without water cooling, but no longer than two minutes, after which it is necessary to cool the angle grinder by idling. It is more rational to purchase a disc with a continuous diamond coating on the working edge.

If, when cutting ceramics, a glowing train of sparks appears, then it is necessary to fix the protective metal casing, it happens that it warps and touches the disk. If the problem persists, it means that the steel is licking and you need to clean it on concrete or plaster. Otherwise, the dry cutter will become unusable from overheating.

Dry cutters are subdivided into two more types: solid and segmented

The solid disc of the dry cutter allows you to cut the tiles evenly and practically without chips. Due to the lack of detonation at the circle, you can freely clean the edges of the tile even at an angle of 45 °.

The segmented disc gets its name from the slots located from the center to the cutting edge, evenly along the cut-off wheel, while dividing the disc into equal parts (segments). Such a nozzle is excellent for cutting through porcelain stoneware and natural stone tiles, it is also suitable for cutting ceramic tiles.

Thanks to the slots, the disc is cooled, thereby being protected from rapid wear. But due to increased detonation, chips remain on the material.

Best Ceramic Tile Cutting Wheel 2013.

“Best” is not in comparison price. quality. And simply “the best” in quality and cutting speed. At one time, this place was occupied by BOSCH circles. But, at present, their price is almost two times higher than that of similar products by Di-Star Corporation and the quality of the cut is worse. Maybe their quality has remained at the same level, but better quality products have just appeared.

Distar cut-off diamond wheel

The products of “Di-Star” company appeared on the Ukrainian market long ago (1998). these were cutting wheels of the subsidiary company “Ukr-Diamant”. It was possible to work in such a circle for more than a year. But were high and other manufacturers were more popular. Currently, a cutting wheel for cutting an angle grinder with a diameter of 125 mm costs about 20, and cuts ceramic tiles with almost no chips.

How to cut a tile "angle grinder"

When tiling, situations arise when ceramic tiles cannot be cut with a mechanical tile cutter. Then you have to use the impeller "angle grinder". This is not a very good way. The fact is that along the edge of the cut there is a chipping of the enamel on the tile.

Tile Cutting Safety Angle Grinder.

The first is to work with safety glasses. Fragments of ceramics fly out at high speed and often get stuck in the eye. It is difficult to pull out such a splinter on your own.

Second. During cutting, it is necessary to cut the lower third of the circle, without deepening more than half of the circle below the cut. If this is not observed, the impeller will often jump. The consequences range from broken tiles to hand injuries.

For more information on the correct cutting of tiles without chips, and creating holes in it, using an angle grinder, read more in the book.

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How to cut ceramic tiles.

When cutting tiles, it is necessary to use specially designed diamond wheels for dry cutting on tiles. Usually, such a circle has a corresponding inscription. It also shows the direction of rotation during installation with an arrow. What is the reason for this requirement is difficult to say.

Expensive and high-quality wheels for cutting tiles "angle grinder"

The quality of the circle, as always, is related to the price. Good circles cost more than 20. As always, the Chinese distinguished themselves and released an inexpensive circle on tiles within 5. Surprisingly, tolerable quality.

The quality of the cut depends on the quality of the circle. The more diamond inclusions the circle contains, the cleaner, without chips, the cut area on the tile will be.

This also determines whether the tile will burst during cutting or not. Often, when cutting with an inexpensive wheel, there are moments of the appearance of hot metal at the end of the cutting wheel. Manufacturers call this licking the metal and recommend cutting a little plaster or concrete. Grains of plaster cut off metal shavings until diamond inclusions reappear on the surface.

When cutting porcelain stoneware, at this moment, a strong heating of the tiles occurs in one place. This often results in tile splitting.

Disadvantages of "angle grinder" when cutting tiles.

The first drawback is increased injury rate.

The second drawback is the dust that forms during operation. This can be considered the main disadvantage. If the finishing work is being completed in the room (wallpapering and painting), then it is impossible to cut the tiles with a turbine.

Although, recently I saw a simple solution to such a problem. a cardboard box vacuum cleaner:

Questions from letters and consultations on Skype;

1.Which side to cut the tile from the angle grinder?

From the front. This will result in fewer chips. When marking and cutting a hole (for example, for a socket) on the back side, the chips will be significant and the cutting line will be different. There is a danger that the housing will not cover damage to the enamel along the edges of the hole.

A socket hole cut from the back of the tile.

2. What is the power of an angle grinder to cut tiles?

Power is not the main indicator for cutting tiles. A turbine with a minimum power is suitable for this. I already talked about this "Makita GA4530"

For tile cutting, the main thing is turnover The stronger the rpm, the cleaner the cut. And, most importantly, how well the rotating shaft is made and the quality of the bearings on it. In case of incorrect alignment or a poor-quality bearing, vibration starts:

A clean cut will no longer work. Chipped tiles will appear.
Vibration will build up (especially at high rpm), which will destroy the bearing.

A tool of this quality can only be made using expensive equipment. And a reputable company can afford it. But these are not necessarily the only brands that are heard. Confirmation of this is the experience of working with a mixer of the modest firm "Fiolent"

3. How to cut a tile with an angle grinder to avoid chipping?

It is difficult to cut off ceramic tiles with one angle grinder; This can be done by first drawing the line you want to cut using the tile cutter roller. The wheel cuts through the top layer of the tile. enamel, and chips are not formed.

But the tile cutter does not break a narrow strip on a tile to the end (or does not break off at all). The rest has to be cut off by the angle grinder. At the same time, you need to cut so that the cutting wheel almost does not touch the mowing line drawn by the cutting roller.

Also, the impeller circle should be cut at a slight slope (and without touching the cut line).

Next, the cut edge of the tile, you need to finalize it with a bar wrapped in fine sandpaper. Coarse "sandpaper" will chip on the enamel, and fine sandpaper takes a long time to process and it wears out quickly. Therefore, the slanted edge of the tile is easier to handle.

The number (grain) of the paper is selected empirically. The paper is fastened on a flat wooden block with a stapler or small nails. What is the best bar from emery stone? The bar is longer. He not only grinds the edge, but thanks to an extended flat plane evens out the cut piece.

Such a bar is enough for half a year of work.

Below is a short How to cut off an angle grinder and sand the edge of a tile:

Well, and one more opinion on how to process the end of the cut tile:

How to cut ceramic tiles

Figured design for pipes

Many people wonder whether it is possible to cut the tile with an angle grinder figuratively? Of course it is possible, and of different shapes: square, oval, circle, rhombus, ellipse. To do this, you need to read the article to the end and practice in practice.

In the right place, a pipe is placed and an alcohol marker is drawn in a circle, then a cross is drawn in the center to the border of the circle, then diagonal mowing lines, you get an asterisk-shaped pattern. The angle grinder traces the circle so that the marker is visible. After the glaze has been removed around the circumference, you can cut the star. All other shapes do not differ in essence, the cutting principle remains the same.

It should be noted that everything is done evenly. When the star is completely cut through, the circle can be cut. This method does not need to be squeezed out, all the pieces will fall out on their own. After that, all the roughness is removed with sandpaper.

How to cut ceramic tiles.

Expensive and high-quality wheels for cutting tiles "angle grinder"

The quality of the cut depends on the quality of the circle. The more diamond inclusions the circle contains, the cleaner, without chips, the cut area on the tile will be.

When cutting porcelain stoneware, at this moment, a strong heating of the tiles occurs in one place. This often results in tile splitting.

How to cut ceramic angle grinder

One of the tools used to cut ceramic tiles is a grinder. an angle grinder (angle grinder), commonly called an angle grinder in everyday life.

The price range of various grinder models makes it available not only to professionals, but also to home craftsmen, so when using an angle grinder, you need to know not only the capabilities of this power tool, but also the rules for handling it in order to avoid injury.

An angle grinder is best used with variable speed

At home, a small grinder is used, designed to work with discs with a diameter of 100-125 mm and performing many operations. The tool can be equipped with a speed controller.

How to make a 45 ° cut

The required size is marked on the tile with a marker and cut in the usual way, that is, at a right angle. After that, the working edge of the disc is sharpened by 45 ° and smoothed with sandpaper.

Dry cutters are subdivided into two more types: solid and segmented

Thanks to the slots, the disc is cooled, thereby being protected from rapid wear. But due to increased detonation, chips remain on the material.

Sources:

http://plitka.Guru/ukladka/kak-rezat-plitku-bolgarkoj.html
http://101ohibka.ru/oblicovochnye-raboty/keramicheskaia-plitka/kak-rezat-plitku-bolgarkoj.html
http://ilitkeramika.ru/kakim-krugom-rezat-keramicheskuyu-plitku.html

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