Use the 545 diamond wheel blade to make straight cuts.
Can you cut ceramic tile with a diamond blade.
Don t stand in direct line with dry diamond or abrasive blades during start up or operation.
Having a good diamond blade for glass tiles is not enough to get a perfect cut on glass tiles or glass mosaic either glossy or matte.
And finally i ll demonstrate cutting tile with a 4 inch angle grinder with a diamond blade on it.
Turn on the saw hold the tile rigidly against the tray slide it and let the blade cut the tile.
Use the 562 tile bit for irregular cuts such as circles.
To make angle cuts switch to the protractor like mode and cut notches by making small and parallel cuts that are around 1 4 inch distant.
Consult the tile manufacturer for blade suggestions.
You ll see why this method isn t the best for making clean straight cuts but it does have it s.
Many tile jobs require you to cut one or more large round holes for floor drains or shower valves.
Ceramic tiles are brittle and prone to cracking.
To make straight lines place the tile on the tray pulled away from the diamond blade.
The use of loose bushings to reduce the arbor hole size is not recommended for diamond blades used on high speed saws.
To cut through ceramic tile you will need a power tool with an abrasive blade.
If your s doesn t you can make a shallow cut across the tile with a diamond blade attachment on a handheld rotary tool.
Tilt the grinder about 30 degrees and cut about 1 16 in.
Best blade for cutting ceramic tile.
Ceramic is the next hardest tile on this list and it can be cut using the same ultra hard diamond blade as porcelain.
Photos 1 3 show how to cut a hole for a shower valve.
Fortunately a jigsaw with an abrasive carbide or diamond edge can cut ceramic tile cleanly and safely plus it can make notches slanted cuts and openings that few other power tools can.
It really is necessary to follow some small but important steps that will help you improve the finished cut and avoid chipping or damage that can be visible on the painted surface of the glass tile.
Score the front of the tile along the circle guideline with the diamond blade.
This method requires a very steady hand.
Applying masking tape across the.
Put a diamond tile dremel bit in your dremel tool.
For example if cutting a ceramic tile you should use a diamond edged blade whereas for slate tiles a masonry blade is more appropriate.
