How to cut tiles without dust

Ceramic tiles are often used as a material for facing internal and external surfaces. It is not afraid of moisture, the effects of aggressive cleaning agents, practically does not lend itself to mechanical damage and does not need special care. Most often it is used in the process of lining the bathroom and the working corner in the kitchen.

In some cases, it is required to independently cut ceramic tiles into fragments of the required size and shape. Equipment such as a tile cutter or grinder comes to the rescue.

However, almost always these works are accompanied by the occurrence of a large amount of dust. If this is not critical in the process of large-scale repairs, then what should I do if the tiles need to be cut in a clean room?

Dust-free tile cutting at home

The likelihood of a large amount of debris during work is increased using such a powerful electric tool as a grinder. A little trick will allow you to cut ceramic material and not stain the room in which work will be carried out. For this, it is necessary to periodically moisten a piece of material, according to which cutting will be carried out by a grinder.

It is possible to fill the seam formed after the passage of an electric tool yourself or using a special device. The device for automatic fluid supply is mounted on the protective cover of the cutting tool.

Using a plastic canister

The second simple method of getting rid of dust when working with a grinder is to prepare a large plastic canister. This capacity can be saved after using the primer.

The canister needs to be turned on its side and cut off one of its edges with a sharp ceramic knife. Thanks to this simple action, you can get a sealed plastic box with an open top.

After the manipulations, the ceramic tile must be laid on the walls of the canister strictly above the resulting hole. When cutting, almost all dust will settle on its bottom.

A big advantage of the methods considered is their cost-effectiveness and affordability. After all, canisters almost always remain after repairs in a house or apartment, and a special device for supplying water can be purchased at affordable prices. To apply methods of cutting tiles without dust, you do not need to be a professional builder. The main thing is to be careful and not rush.