Tile and marble cutting: tools for a clean finish
Manual cutters, marble cutters and grinders — what tilers use and why.
Clean tile edges are the difference between a good job and a great one.
Manual tile cutters
A manual cutter scores and snaps ceramic and porcelain tiles in straight lines. It is quiet, dust-free and very accurate for floor and wall tiles.
Electric marble cutters
For granite, marble, thick porcelain and L-shaped cuts, an electric marble cutter with a diamond blade is the right tool. Use water where possible to keep dust down and the blade cool.
Angle grinders
A 100mm grinder with a diamond blade handles notches, holes and touch-ups.
Don’t forget
A line laser makes setting out faster and straighter, and a good spirit level checks every row.
