In some cases you will need to grind this tile to get rid of a stained surface or to shape the tiles for special installation.
Angle grinder porcelain tile.
Use an electrician s tape to make a cross as a marker.
You will need special equipment that includes an angle grinder and porcelain grinding bit.
In this story we ll show you how to use an angle grinder with a diamond blade to cut perfect circles and squares in even the toughest tile.
On the other hand notched blades are best for porcelain tiles while serrated blades are more suited to natural stone tiles when you get the right blade for the right tile ensure it is attached securely to the grinder.
Many tile jobs require you to cut one or more large round holes for floor drains or shower valves.
Photos 1 3 show how to cut a hole for a shower valve.
Grinder for around 50 and a dry cut diamond blade below to fit it starting at 20.
An angle grinder is perfectly suited to cutting curves in tiles.
Tilt the grinder about 30 degrees and cut about 1 16 in.
The angle grinder excels at helping make angle cuts against a tile wet saw which is designed for straight cuts.
Tanzfrosch 4 5 inch diamond saw blade 4 5 cutting disc wheel for cutting porcelain tiles granite marble ceramics works with tile saw and angle grinder 3 pack blue 4 4 out of 5 stars 103 25 99 25.
In general more expensive blades will last longer.
On the tile mark out the shape which is to be cut and have a clear idea about which side is the waste.
You can buy a 4 in.
Top 5 angle grinders for cutting tile 1.
A diamond tipped smooth edge blade is the best type of blade to use with an angle grinder especially when cutting ceramic tiles.
Although we do not check blade fit on every tool in the market with the specs you show this blade should fit your grinder.
Cut directly down into the surface of the tile making gentle passes across the.
The rubi 31914 porcelain diamond blade will fit angle grinders with a 5 8 quot.
This is because it leaves a beautiful smooth cut.
You can get carried away easily and score on the side of the tile.
The process is similar to polishing stone and other natural tiles.
