2 set the tile on the tray of the wet saw with the.
How to cut glass and stone mosaic wall tile.
Quick tutorial video about cutting glass mosaic tiles.
Cut beginning and end.
A glass diamond blade will create a smoother cut in the tile and ensure an even edge.
In some ways setting mosaic tile is just like setting any other tile.
Feed the tile through the wet saw slowly and carefully.
Measure the tile to be cut and use a washable marker to draw a cutting guideline on its surface.
Set the leftover tile sheet.
Cutting glass tile with a wet saw.
Place the tile sheet face up on the saw bed aligning the cut line with the saw blade.
Use a glass blade.
Mark the cut line on the front of the tile using a china marker or felt tip marker as appropriate.
Make sure to allow for any spacers and expansion joints that will separate the tiles from each.
Turn on the saw and.
How to cut glass tile.
Measure the space where the tiles must fit.
After you position the piece around the obstacle you can add back in little individual tile pieces to complete the pattern.
Make sure the nearest edge of the mosaic sheet is.
So we asked dean sorem our go to tile expert to show us his best tips for cutting and setting mosaic tiles.
Start the wet saw.
Use a tile wet saw fitted with a glass cutting blade to cut any glass tiles including thick tiles and those that have a painted color backing.
Use a glass tile blade on the wet saw to cut your tile.
Glass tile blades have a finer and softer blade which means it will take longer to pass through the saw but will result in a better edge on the glass tile pieces you cut.
How to make basic cuts on mosaic tile.
To cut the tiles themselves it s best to rent a saw designed for cutting ceramic stone or glass.
Or less mounted on sheets and often made of glass mosaic tiles present some unique challenges.
The rationale for cutting glass tiles upside down is that the glass tile blade will cut the coating on the back first.
But because the individual tiles are small usually 2 in.
Mark your cut with a washable marker.
Cut through the mesh between the tiles with heavy duty scissors where the markings are only on the mesh.