Nowadays, ceramic tile has become the most popular material that is widely used in the performance of finishing works in the bathroom, the kitchen, the bathroom.Given that work on laying many home craftsmen perform themselves, there is the legitimate question: what cut ceramic tile?
As you know, glazed tiles - very fragile, is not amenable to bending and deformation of the building material.It is made of clay, which is formed, is dried, a layer of glaze and then fired in a kiln.The resulting product has a desired strength, different beautiful aesthetic appearance and durability.And on how to cut tiles, it depends on how successful the repairs carried out by their own hands.There are several ways of doing this kind of work.Let us consider each of them separately.
1. glaziers
If a small amount of work, but you still do not know what cut ceramic tile - buy a glass cutter.And it does not even need a diamond.For this is fine and ordinary roller.
First of all you should apply markup.This can be a marker or a soft pencil.Then you need to put the tiles on a flat, hard surface and spend it on glass cutter from the far edge tile to itself (so that on the surface of the enamel are still visible groove).It is necessary to uniformly apply pressure to the glass cutter as it moves.Now we need to break the tile.You can do this in two ways:
- beneath the tile match or a small nail and press on the edge of the tile;
- put the tiles on the table so that the score line coincides with the edge of the table, then put pressure on the protruding part of the tile.
should be remembered that the incision can be done only once.
2. Tile
If the workload is quite large, it is best to purchase a tile cutter.It should be noted that a good tool is not less than 500 rubles.When you buy should pay attention to its base, which should be tough.The guide, which is moved by its working part has to be thick-walled.If still in doubt, than cut ceramic tiles, then grab a shop in one piece and on the spot, check the quality of Tile.
for cutting tiles in this way need to apply a layout, put the base Tile, tightly pressed to the line-fence.Then, holding the handle, hold it on the tile away from you, and when doing small pressing force.Then gently push on the lever - from the effects of the corner, located on the handle, tile breaks exactly on the cut line.
To achieve the desired result, Tile is best attached to the floor or other flat surface (for this purpose it has mounting holes).In addition, the cutting wheel can drop a few drops of engine oil.
3. Electric tile
And what cut tiles are real professionals?Electric tile.There is such a tool is not cheap, but it is able to cut the diamond blade and more durable granite.In addition, tile, cut Electric tile has a smooth, well-rounded edges.To dust and small particles do not pollute the room, there is a special water tank, where they are deposited.When using electric Tile work must be performed in the means of protection - goggles and gloves.
4. Bulgarian
also ceramic tiles can be cut grinder.Very often, it is used to perform curved cuts.And while it cuts the tile is almost like an electric glass cutter, cutting grinder a less accurate, and on the cut edges are jagged.Using the grinder should be remembered that it is - an instrument of increased danger.So when work should take special security measures.
In conclusion
Now, knowing how or what to cut ceramic tiles, the choice of tools to carry out interior decoration is entirely up to you - on your possibilities and scope of future work.
