Ceramic Tile Cut Pressed Edge

Since it applies only to the tile s edges it is called an edge treatment.

Ceramic tile cut pressed edge.

Score the profile with the saw then cut in from the edge of the tile to remove as much waste as possible. A rectified edge means the edges of the tile have been cut to ensure every tile is the same exact size no calibers. Before using any tool to cut tile measure the glazed side of the tile to determine where you need to make the cut. To make straight lines place the tile on the tray pulled away from the diamond blade.

The simple solution is to use a sanding stone or rubbing stone. Then place the file on the edge about an inch from the tip and push downward in a single smooth stroke. It is recommended to not install pressed edge tile with less than a 1 8 grout line. Just place your tile on a flat firm surface holding the end down with your non dominant hand.

Rectified tile is fired tile ceramic or porcelain tile that has been mechanically cut or ground down to an exact size. Do not cut entirely through the tile. You can also use an abrasive file to begin smoothing the sharp edges of the cut tiles. If your tile is small 1 inch is enough.

Firmly press the edge of the glass cutter or carbide pencil along the line using a carpenter square as a guide. If your tile is big a square foot or more then cut 2 inches. Create a pencil line where you want to make the cut then use the grinder to lightly score the line. Now take a marker and mark the tile on the surface in the shape you want to make a cut.

Then pass back and forth over the score mark until the tile is cut. The process for cutting semicircles from the edge of tiles is similar to the technique shown for full circles. Use a straight edge to mark the line with an erasable marker. Turn on the saw hold the tile rigidly against the tray slide it and let the blade cut the tile.

If you are new to using these tools practice on some spare tiles before beginning your project. You start by marking the cut and scoring the face of the tile on the line. Repeat this process until the edges are no longer sharp. This happens whether i use a manual tile cutter or a wet saw.

Whenever i cut a tile it ends up having a very rough and jagged edge. Now you are going to make the notch. As an alternative use a grinder with a diamond tile cutter wheel to cut the tile.