Cut Out Tile From Floor

Set the guide to the thickness of the tile.

Cut out tile from floor.

There are several methods for cutting tiles by hand without a tile cutter using a cutting tool such as a glass cutter or a carbide tipped pencil. Cut out the shape with a rotary tool using a cutting bit with a guide. If you need to cut more tiles however a tiling tool or a wet saw might be more convenient. The rotary tool is ideal for cutting out curved sections of tile.

Ceramic tile is a beautiful durable surface that can last for a very long time. While loose tiles are cut using a tile wet saw installed tiles need to be cut with hand tools. Before using any tool to cut tile measure the glazed side of the tile to determine where you need to make the cut. Over time it may become necessary to remove a portion of tile that is already installed while preserving the remaining tile.

Mark a line across the tile at that distance. Measure the area where the tile will be installed. Subtract 1 4 inch to allow for a spacer to determine the exact size to cut the tile. Knowing how to cut tiles yourself can save you a lot of money and ensures that your tiles come out precisely the way you want them to.

If you just have to cut a few tiles a glass cutter will suffice. This can be attempted by a do it yourselfer although the results aren t guaranteed.