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The process of tile installation itself is not difficult as all you have to do is apply the thinset and place the tiles in their intended position, but there are many other things, such as choosing the best tiles for the application and the tile cutting process, which may require professional help if you are not willing to do it yourself. There are many different ways to cut tiles, each with its own benefits (and drawbacks). Even if you use the simplest tile layout for convenience, you will still have to cut tiles in corners and install smaller pieces in smaller spaces.
Wet saws
The wet saw is the most common method of tile cutting; the device consists of a saw with a diamond blade, powered by electricity, and water to cool the blade so you can use it for a long time. There are different types of wet saws available for straight cuts, cutting edges and making L-shapes. However, the whole unit is quite expensive for a weekend project and it is mainly used by professionals as they use it regularly.
People who want to use a tile cutter for one-off projects usually opt for other, cheaper methods. If you want a wet saw to cut tiles, put safety first, as some of the newer models offer a number of safety features.
Grinders
Cutting tiles with a grinder is similar to using a wet saw, but there are some differences; for example, firstly, there is no water involved. You can, however, manually place water on the blade to cool it. The other main difference is the construction and the method itself; in the case of a wet saw, the equipment stays in its place and you move the tiles, but in the case of a grinder, the tiles stay in their place and you move the grinder. Using a grinder to cut tiles is often considered a shortcut or a back-up plan, where you can use the grinder manually when nothing else (such as a wet saw or pliers) is available.
Tile pliers
Tile tongs are very similar to pliers, with thick edges so you can grab a tile and cut it hard with your other hand. Tile pliers are a common method for people doing DIY tile installation projects who need something effective and inexpensive. You can get a decent tile cutting pliers for a fraction of the cost of a wet saw. However, unlike other methods, the tile cutting pliers don't exactly cut the tile in two, but rather break the other part.
For example, if you want to use 3/4 of a tile, then the other 1/4 of the tile is lost in the process. As you can handle the force, layout and everything manually when using the tile cutters, they are mainly suitable for cutting edges or giving tiles a specific shape.
Scored tile cutter
The scored tile cutter cuts tiles into two pieces in a fairly simple way so you can learn in a matter of minutes. All you have to do is line up a mark on the tile with the score wheel, place the other end of the score wheel just under the tile you marked and snap it in place. Do not mark the tiles more than once and try to do it all at once as multiple marking will damage the tiles and the scoring wheel itself.
