Gone are the days of square ceramic tiles and all you could think of is a chess-board or diagonal design for your floors. These days people go for a lot of funky designs for their floors for example puzzles, bricks, etc. The key to an interesting floor design is to measure your floor properly and then cut the floor tiles correctly. Since you are attempting a complex design it is important that you maintain the smallest possible details and measurement and then cut the floor tiles.
You will also need to cut floor tiles while making the borders. The tiles are manufactured in such a way that those are identical in one batch and adhere to specifications. This ensures that the grouting and the laying are uniform. This is also a reason why one should be careful while cutting the tiles. If the grout lines are not uniform then your floor will not look good. While cutting floor tiles keep a note of the following things:
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Average width of finished grout.
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The finished gap between the two tiles is within 1/8th of an inch which is standard.
There are various standard tools to cut tiles. You may use one that suits your requirement the most. The most commonly used tools to cut tile are the following:
Tile Cutter: It is mostly used when there is a need to cut a number of tiles. Before you begin cutting tiles using a tile cutter remember to practice first. Line the carriage of the tile cutter to the mark where you want the tile to be cut. Then put the blade at the edge of the tile and try and score the tile in one smooth action all the way long. How smoothly you are able to cut the floor tile also depends on the finish of the tile. Avoid scoring the tile a number of times as it may give a rough finish.
Tile Scriber: Mark your tile where you want it to be cut. Place a steel ruler lined to the mark. Now use the tile scriber to score it. Once you are satisfied with the score, place a wire on the board along the score and firmly hold it in place. Then put the tile face-up on the board lining the score to the wire. Put pressure on both ends of the score to break the tile along the score.
Other than the above two, there are more equipment to assist you in cutting floor tiles. A wet saw is used when you have a large tile job to do. Diamond cut-off wheel or a saber saw can also help you in case of complicated cuts. These tools are available with most of the tile dealers and you can rent those as well. Remember to wear your necessary safety gloves while cutting tiles. The cut edges of the floor tiles could be very sharp at times. It is also important that you go through some videos on how to cut tiles, and see first hand how it is done before you actually start working on it.
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How to Cut Floor Tiles
