Types of Tile Cutting Tools and Their Uses

Types of Tile Cutting Tools / Types of Tile Cutters

1. Wet Tile Saw

2. Tile Scribe

3. Manual Tile Cutter

4. Tile Nipper

5. Angle Tile Grinder

6. Glass Tile Cutter

7. Electric Tile Cutter

8. Rotary Tool

1. Wet Tile Saw:

Wet Tile Saw

The wet tile saw is the most commonly used tile cutter in the present time. This tile cutter is known as wet tile saw because it has an inbuilt watering system. The wet tile saw is advantageous because it is easy to use and its mechanism is quite simple. For using this tile cutter, one must place the tile on the table and start cutting it.

The main function of water in this tile cutter is to keep the temperature of the blade low because while cutting the tiles the temperature of the blades rise. Another benefit of using water is that water reduces the friction and help in achieving high precision cut. The continuous flow of water ensures long life of blade and keeps it in working condition. This tile saw is accompanied by a powerful motor for supplying power.

2. Tile Scribe:

3. Manual Tile Cutter:

Manual Tile Cutter

The manual tile cutter is a machine used for cutting tiles manually. It does not require electricity for its functioning. The operation of manual tile cutter is very easy. This tile cutter is mainly used for neat cuts. The machine consists of a wheel which cuts the tile. For using the manual tile cutter one needs to put the tile in the cutting line. Than it is required to gently push the handle. The two disadvantages of using this tile cutter are following-

• The manual tile cutter cannot be used for making minute cuts.

• The manual tile cutter cannot be used for cutting stones.

4. Tile Nipper:

Tile Nipper

Tile nipper is basically employed when one requires to make tiny circular or corner cuts in the tile. A tile nipper basically nibbles a small piece of tile for carving a cut. The construction of a tile nipper is similar to that of pliers that has two handles. The two handles are attached in a pivot point. The mere difference between a tile nipper and pliers is that the former has a cutting edge.

5. Angle Tile Grinder: 

Angle Tile Grinder

An angle grinder is an ideal tool for cutting tile. With the help of an angle grinder a curve, circle or straight line can be cut. A nice tile saw blade attached to the angle grinder can cut various tile shapes. An important thing to be noted is that a safety guard should always be used while cutting a tile with the help of an angle grinder.

6. Glass Tile Cutter:

Glass Tile Cutter

The glass cutter is very much like a tile scribe. A tile can be very easily cut with the help of a glass cutter. Firstly one must mark the cut on the tile with the help of pencil. Then the glass cutter should follow the line. While using the glass cutter it is important to hold the tiles tightly with both the hands. This way a tile can be easily cut into two pieces.

7. Electric Tile Cutter: