The need for cutting tiles can arise when it is necessary to lin the walls, the floor, and the height of the plane, which is finished, is not multiple with the geometric size of the tile.
It is almost impossible to make a neat and even cut without a special tool, because the edges of the tiles will crack, crumble, and the direct cut line will probably turn out uneven. To resolve the problem with open tiles, such a special tool as tile cutter is used.
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Wall tile mode
We soften the tiles
It is a special device with a pair of guide cylindrical shape, where the wheel (cutting module) moves, the diameter of which is one and a half centimeters. In this case, cutting is carried out under a certain pressure, when the cutting part of the tool is pressed directly to the surface of the tile, fixed by means of a special lever.
There are models of tile cutters that are equipped with a special mechanism that makes it possible to break the tile directly along the cut line. You need to know how to use a tile cutter to achieve the desired result.
Wall tile mode
For cutting wall tiles, you can use the simplest models of tile cutters, in which almost all elements are made of plastic, and for porcelain tiles and floor tiles it is necessary to use metal tools of a more professional level. It is necessary to measure parts of the tiles before cutting, which must be cut.
You need to make a mark with a pencil or marker on the front side of the tile. The cutting will be more accurate, and will also require a smaller amount of effort expended if it is soaked in pre -in water for about one hour or slightly less.
We soften the tiles
After softening the tiles, as well as installations in a tile cut, it is necessary to carefully carry out a cutter from yourself. After the cut readiness, it is necessary to break the tile through the cut on the lever through the light click on the lever. In the event that it is necessary to cut off the tile edge of the small width, then it is necessary to maintain cutting technology, and break the part with ticks or pliers. If you need to cut round holes, then the tiles must be cut into two parts and broken with the help of plowmen half of the hole.