Manual tile cutter or electric tile cutter - what's the difference?

Manual tile cutters

The benefits of using a manual tile cutter.

Excellent fast cutting with minimal effort

Many size options

Easy to use

Power options for different materials

Fixed or single-point breakers or mobile or multi-point breakers

Low maintenance costs

Disadvantages of manual tile cutters

Limited cutting options

Prone to less accurate cuts (depending on the user)

Motorised tile cutters

Benefits of electric tile cutters.

More cutting options, depending on model

Diamond blade with electric motor

Can cut a wider range of materials

Can be cooled in the presence or absence of water

Disadvantages of electric tile cutters.

Slower speed

Bulky/heavy to transport

Once you have determined which is the best tile cutter for your use, you will have plenty of options to choose from. In this article we will focus on five different brands of manual tile cutters.

RUBI

RTC

Battipav

Sigma

Tomecanic

RUBI manual tile cutters

For speed and convenience, RUBI manual tile cutters are more often used than electric cutters. The wide range of RUBI manual tile cutters gives you the option of matching the right cutter to the material you want to cut. A good match will result in a cleaner cut. Tiles between 6 and 10 mm thick are more delicate and require a cutter that offers a gentle finish.RUBI offers the widest choice of purchases and therefore allows for a wider range of cuts.

RTC manual tile cutter; for precise, smooth cuts

Combining the best features, the RTC Razor is available in several designs. the Razor Pro has 11 ball bearings mounted on the handle bracket to guide the handle on the guide bar. The handle itself is a cantilevered braking mechanism that increases braking power better than any cutter on the market.

The RTC Razor Pro single lever push cutter - 22" to 52" - offers the same features as the Razor, but cuts very well on super hard porcelain with accurate indentation lines on rough surface tiles.

Sigma manual tile cutters; from a minute to a huge selection

For decades, Italian company Sigma has manufactured some of the finest manual tile cutters in the industry. From the 14" 2G Sigma tile cutter to the 3F3 60" Sigma large cutter, Sigma has an impressive assortment.

Sigma tile cutters cut porcelain cleanly and quickly. They have been manufacturing equipment specifically for tile installers since 1964. They offer a guarantee that all models meet the highest standards of safety and strength, including extremely high European standards. Sigma sells pull-off cutters, Sigma thin-cutting tile tools and Sigma Max cutters.

Designed with a spring-mounted ball bearing scoring wheel, Sigma Max push-pull cutters are customised and manufactured for accurate and consistent scoring on uneven surfaces. They are perfect for achieving the look of wood or stone on ornate or textured tiles. Their design eliminates the difficulty of cutting textured tiles with a manual cutter. It also reduces wasted tile chips and uneven breakage.

Sigma tile cutters with pull handles set high standards in terms of design and durability. For decades, the Italian company Sigma has been producing this industrial standard over and over again. Sigma pull-handle tile cutters are available in sizes ranging from 14" to 36".

Battipav manual tile cutters; an endless choice of five industry heroes

Battipav offers five different categories of manual tile cutters. Each category has a wide range of models to choose from, ensuring that every need for any project is met.

Tomecanic manual tile cutters; four for flooring

Tomecanic manual tile cutters are widely used by do-it-yourselfers and professionals alike. They provide reliable, fast and smooth cutting results. Replacement cutting tools and blades are readily available at good value prices.

Tomecanic manual tile cutters are high quality and reliable. All models are designed to help you save excess waste from poor cuts. Their reputation is highlighted by their durability and high performance. Here are four of the best selling Tomecanic manual tile cutters.