Cut Out Tile From Floor

While loose tiles are cut using a tile wet saw installed tiles need to be cut with hand tools.

Cut out tile from floor. Cut out the shape with a rotary tool using a cutting bit with a guide. To make square or box cuts in the tile or to cut out large sections of tile use an angle grinder. If you need to cut more tiles however a tiling tool or a wet saw might be more convenient. Use a straight edge to mark the line with an erasable marker.

If you just have to cut a few tiles a glass cutter will suffice. The rotary tool is ideal for cutting out curved sections of 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. Over time it may become necessary to remove a portion of tile that is already installed while preserving the remaining tile.

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. Mark a line across the tile at that distance. Before using any tool to cut tile measure the glazed side of the tile to determine where you need to make the cut. Ceramic tile is a beautiful durable surface that can last for a very long time.

Set the guide to the thickness of the tile. Subtract 1 4 inch to allow for a spacer to determine the exact size to cut the tile.