How to make a rectangular cutout in ceramic tiles

When working with ceramic tiles, there is an invariable need for cutting it for pipes and other communications. As a rule, rectangular cuts are made under the risers with a width of not more than the diameter of the pipe. How to make such a cutout quickly and accurately consider in more detail.

Ceramic tile cutting methods

There are several ways to make a rectangular cut on ceramic tile. It all depends on what tools are used. Let's consider different methods.

Option number 1 for a rectangular cutout on the edge of the tile. A water electric tile cutter with a lower engine is used:

• The ruler is applied to the contour of the cut;
• Parallel lines are cut with a water tile cutter;
• An ordinary tile cutter cuts the icing in a straight line between the lines just made;
• Pliers capture part of the tile that needs to be removed;
• Pressing this unnecessary part is removed.

Option number 2 for a rectangular cutout in the center of the tile. A drill and a cutting tool are used - a string for ceramics, a hacksaw for metal, a diamond file. Stages of cutting:

• A rectangular cutout is drawn under the ruler;
• Holes are made in the corners with a ceramic drill;
• Saws are made using the above tools.

Option number 3. A drill with a ceramic drill and a diamond glass cutter are used:

• At the corners of the markings, holes are made with a drill;
• A glass cutter passes along the contour;
• Mesh cuts are made inside the cut rectangle;
• You need to gently knock on it;
• If everything is done correctly, the unnecessary part will drop out.

It is best to make such complex cuts with a specialized electric tile cutter. So it will turn out more accurately and more accurately, and the processed edge will be ideal without micro chips and roughnesses. Therefore, choosing a master, be interested in the availability of specialized equipment. If you yourself want to cut a rectangular area on a tile in the second or third way, practice marriage first, as such actions require some experience.

When working with conventional cutting tools, be sure to use protection - construction glasses and a respirator, since sawing tiles is accompanied by microscopic ceramic dust. Be sure to open the windows.

A little trick - to make the tile cut better, hold it in cold water for about 30 minutes.