Can I use an angle grinder to cut tiles?(1)

Lawnmower blades and garden shears can be easily ground off with an angle grinder. Steel window frames can be sanded with the same power tool to remove sharp protrusions from the grill. Cutting tiles with an angle grinder is another skill you can learn.

Many different kinds of powerful equipment can be useful in the home improvement process or in the regular work of a handyman.

Angle grinders are versatile tools for carving, sculpting, polishing and woodworking, and they make quick work of hard materials. Are tiles made of ceramic? Cutting tiles with an angle grinder is not the best idea.

To do this, a wet saw is the way to go. It's not as common as an angle grinder and it's not cheap, so it's out of reach for most people.

Tiles can be polished with an angle grinder. Would you say it's easy? There are different methods and models. To help you cut tiles with an angle grinder, we have listed some pointers and background information. 

Unfortunately, not everyone has access to a wet tile saw, which is the most effective tool for cutting tiles. Tiles can also be cut with a 4" angle grinder fitted with a stone blade. It is acceptable to make rough cuts around heater vents, at entrances and against walls that will be covered by baseboards or trim materials, even if they are not as clean as cuts made with a tile cutting board or a wet tile saw.

What is an angle grinder?

With an angle grinder you can cut, grind, deburr, machine and polish metal. Most angle grinders today are corded or cordless.

The choice of angle grinder grinding disc is task and material specific. This is explained further below.

Lawnmower blades and garden shears can be easily sharpened with an angle grinder. Steel window frames can be sharpened with the same power tool to remove sharp protrusions from the grill. Cutting tiles with an angle grinder is another skill you can learn.

How to choose an angle grinder

Although any angle grinder can perform the above operations, the correct tool will depend on the task at hand, whether it is light, medium or heavy duty. There is no better tool for domestic or commercial use than an angle grinder. Heavy duty applications are best handled by gas powered grinders, which are often used in oil and gas plants and in the construction industry. The grinding wheel used depends on the surface being ground. Cutting tiles into unique shapes requires the use of a variety of blades. Modify the shape of the tiles to suit the pattern or design.