Install the diamond blade on your saw.
Tips for cutting marble tiles.
To cut in a straight line simply line up the straightedge on the tile and score it using the carbide tipped pencil.
Pick a diamond blade for your saw or angle grinder.
Making straight cuts with a wet saw.
The oversized table allows for cutting a 48 inch long tile lengthwise.
If you need to cut ceramic or porcelain tile for a relatively small project you can do so manually by using a carbide tipped pencil straightedge and tile nippers.
The rubi dc 250 is optimized for cutting glazed or stoneware ceramic tiles along with porcelain tiles or natural stone.
Step 5 sand edges.
Using a hand clamp to hold the hose in place direct a trickle of water on the front of the diamond blade to cool it.
How to cut marble tiles method 1 of 3.
Step 3 make the cut.
You will find that the marble just crumbles or breaks very unevenly when you try to snap it.
Protect your marble slab by placing it on a 2 in.
Choosing a blade and taking safety precautions.
Thick piece of rigid foam.
Mark your cutting line with a marker on a wide piece of tape.
Try wrapping tile to be cut with masking tape tightly wound round a couple of times then pencil mark tape where to cut.
Put on your eye protection and make your cut.
Make a plunge cut with a wet saw by positioning the material glazed side down directly underneath the cutting wheel.
An electric cutter is much better for marble.
Read all operating instructions accompanying the saw and make sure it works properly before proceeding.
Step 2 take measurements.
Many cuts that require a circular opening such as a toilet.
Tip the wet saw on its side.
How to cut marble tile.
Now as for sponging strategy here s what seemed to be quick and efficient.
Step 1 learn how to use the saw.
Step 4 snip it.
Plunge cuts are necessary when making space for vents outlets drains or any other protrusions through the tile surface.
Marble is a soft rock.
Folding legs make it easier to transport this tile saw but its size means it s heavier and more awkward to set up compared to lighter duty wet tile saws.
Then use wet cutter with plenty of water and don t push hard let blade do its job.
