How to Use Wet Saw and Tile Nipper

When you are working on a tile project, there are times when you are required to cut tiles with precision to achieve the right cut and perfect finish. Thanks to the modern machine and hand-held tile cutting tools that this job has become a lot easier than ever.

This article talks about Wet Saw and Tile Nipper – the two most used tile cutting tools – help understand what they are and how you should use them. Check out the following sections –

Wet Saw –

If you often work on large tile projects, it is advisable that you have this tool in your tool kit. This excellent machine will help you during intense and intricate tile cutting chores.

For your information, this machine works on electricity, so you don’t have to apply too much elbow grease to get the job done. You can cut hard porcelain tiles and hardest of natural stones with wet saws offered different manufacturers and companies.

You can create tilted, beveled, mitered, and superfine thin cuts using wet saw and its different blades. The best part is, it minimizes the amount dust during the operation.

How to Use Wet Saw –

• • • • Mark the tile the way you have to cut. This will help you move the tile/saw in the right direction. Use a wax pencil or removable marker for this.
      • Set your tile facing up on the cutting platform.
      • Choose consistent cutting speed and apply gentle pressure to achieve a smooth cut effortlessly.

Tile Nipper –

When you have to achieve curved cuts on tiles, there is no better tool that tile nippers. But, if this is a large project, it is going to consume a huge amount of your time.

The tool helps you nip the tile right as per your need.

How to Use Tile Nipper –

• • • • Mark the line to stay focused on how you have to cut.
      • Score the tile along that tile using your wet saw or any other tile cutter.
      • Now nip the tile at the ends.
      • Put the teeth of the tile nipper on the score line and start chipping the tile.

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