Wet tile cutters are one of the most versatile and effective ways of cutting tiles and are essential for cutting right angles or curves, for thicker porcelain or for cutting natural stone tiles. A wet tile cutter uses a diamond blade and a water reservoir to cut through tiles. The diamond blade runs through the water reservoir, cooling the saw down as it cuts so that it doesn’t overheat.
They tend to feature little blocks with tops that the tile sits on and a sunken saw with a guard. They have guides so you can ensure a straight cut while using. However, some wet tile cutters are overhead cutters, fed with a water pump instead of the saw being recessed in the water.
Using a wet tile cutter won’t release dust, but…
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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, July 2022