Type of bit to use...ceramic floor tile?

edselsouth1 · Mar 18, 2015

I am needing to cut some floor tile. I have about 10-12 cuts to make border pieces about 1-1/2" - 2" in width. The tile description and tool are in the pictures. What is your recommendation on a bit to use for this operation. Thanks in advance. David.

nealtw · Mar 18, 2015

dremel has a blade that may work.
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDuDtkgNLG0[/ame]
Cutting Ceramic Tile with a Dremel 300 Series, Multi-Vise #2500-01, EZ Lock Mandrel #EZ402 and EZ Lock Cutting Wheel #EZ545

slownsteady · Mar 18, 2015

Here's one variation: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004UDIB/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

but you should get more info from the owner's manual than we could offer you long distance...unless you happen to find someone with the same tool.

If you are making straight cuts, a tile saw may be more effective.

joecaption · Mar 19, 2015

Want straight cuts then use a real tile saw.
Even a cheap table top model will work fine.

CallMeVilla · Mar 19, 2015

If all you want is straight cuts, why mess with a tool which is designed for variability? Just get a straight tile cutter, or "snapper", and you could be done cutting in less than 10 minutes!

http://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-14-in-Rip-Ceramic-Tile-Cutter-10214X/203713610

nealtw · Mar 19, 2015

HD will cut the tile for you.

frodo · Mar 19, 2015

I use a 4 1/2'' grinder with a http://screencast.com/t/U3AzXoE22st

ScottishCarpenter · Mar 19, 2015

CallMeVilla said:
If all you want is straight cuts, why mess with a tool which is designed for variability? Just get a straight tile cutter, or "snapper", and you could be done cutting in less than 10 minutes!

I agree, definitely just use a tile cutter for something of that size, unless it has to have odd angles. But if it is just ceramic tile there is no reason to go buy an expensive wet tile saw or dremel bit for that.

ScottishCarpenter · Mar 19, 2015

Sorry, that was supposed to be a quote of CallMeVilla

edselsouth1 · Mar 20, 2015

Thanks to all for your replies and suggestions. With only a small number of cuts to make, I believe that I will use my angle grinder. Only 90* cuts on this job.

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