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Guide · Tiles

Tile cutting: tools at a glance

From manual cutters to wet cutters: which tool is right for which cut.

Contents

  1. Manual cutters
  2. Wet cutters
  3. Special cuts
  4. Working instructions

Manual cutters

Manual cutters are inexpensive, lightweight and suitable for straight cuts in ceramic and porcelain stoneware up to medium thickness. They use a cutting wheel and a lever to snap the tile.

For thick or very large tiles, hand force is often not enough. This is where larger machines or wet cutters come into play.

Wet cutters

Wet cutters work with a diamond blade and water. They also cut thick porcelain stoneware tiles and natural stone cleanly, without edge chipping.

The disadvantage is the weight and the water supply. For large format on the construction site, they are nevertheless often the only clean solution.

Special cuts

  • Holes and cut-outs: diamond drill or angle/core drill.
  • Curved cuts: angle grinder with diamond blade.
  • The finest edges: wet cutters with a fine-grain blade.
  • Mitres: mitre cutter for tiles.

    • Working instructions

    Measure twice and cut once. With large formats, waste is expensive. Also check the visible side of the panel before you start the cut.

    A stable base and even pressure matter more than the brand. After cutting, deburr the edges with a sanding pad.

    This guide is editorial and general. For safety questions the manufacturer datasheet applies.