Features of the material
Porcelain stoneware, compared to granite, has increased fragility. Therefore, when a master saws porcelain stoneware, chips may occur, and for finishing work, the edges that are cut must be smooth. Many specialists use professional tools to cut such material. High-quality tile cutters are expensive, but they do their job perfectly and cut even the hardest tiles.
If your occupation specializes in construction, then it is better to buy diamond blades designed for cutting porcelain stoneware and good tools from the very beginning. By purchasing a high-quality tool and disk, they will pay for themselves quickly, and they will last for a long time.
It has already been proven that frequently used traditional devices have a short service life.
There are diamond blades designed for dry cutting of tiles. Also special solid cutting discs used for wet cutting. When using the second option, the cut is of the highest quality, without chips. If you need to do the job once, then you can purchase inexpensive diamond blades. These include Matrix, Fit or Sparta circles. They are all of approximately the same quality and are suitable for one-time use.
Variety
Depending on their use, as well as design features, disks can be divided into:
- segmented, similar to flower petals with peculiar cutouts on the surface. When using a wet cut, water flows through them for cooling;
Segment cutting discs
- solid, there are no cutouts on the surface, this element cuts the part without loss;
Solid circles for porcelain tiles
- combined, such elements are considered universal, they can be used for both types of cutting.
Combined circles for grinders
Experts prefer to use tools according to the recommendations for each type.
Disc for fine work
Diamond wheels are blades that perform high-quality and fast cuts of ceramics or porcelain stoneware. The cutting part of the disc varies in density, coating and size.
When cutting fine tiles, you can use discs with a small thickness (1.5 mm) and a special tool - a grinder. These discs allow you to make fine cuts on fragile tiles. The only drawback is that they should be used only for special machines in order to avoid jerks, impacts and not damage the front side.
When purchasing a porcelain stoneware cutting wheel, it is important to remember that the height of the working edge should be several millimeters greater than the thickness of the coating that will be cut. Otherwise, it is impossible to achieve a perfect cut. When choosing a porcelain tile disc for an angle grinder, you should rely on the cutting method. It comes in two types: wet and dry. Then the question arises, which circle should be used to cut porcelain tiles in both cases?
Safety precautions
To ensure safety when cutting tiles, the following requirements must be followed:
- use a protective cover;
- hold the grinder firmly, do not turn it vertically;
- use appropriate personal protective equipment - protective clothing, goggles, respirator, gloves, etc.;
- work outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Now, it is necessary to observe electrical safety precautions, not to use faulty equipment with damaged insulation of the case and wires. Before cutting tiles with a grinder, you should prepare the work area and provide appropriate conditions - lighting, ventilation, etc. Following these simple rules will allow you to avoid injuries and complete the job without harm to your health.
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Porcelain stoneware is a fairly popular material now. During its use, from time to time situations arise when it is necessary to cut or adjust individual porcelain stoneware tiles to certain sizes. Already at this moment, it happens that you need to make curly edges of the tiles.
Modern craftsmen use certain tools to cut porcelain stoneware. Almost always it is an electronic tile cutter or grinder, working in tandem with a diamond blade on tiles.
Cutting porcelain stoneware with a grinder
The question of what, with what and how to properly cut porcelain tiles is of concern to many. A grinder with a diamond blade is the best option, which is recommended by specialists who do not exist. At first, it is simple during implementation; any man, even one who does not have any experience, will be able to cope with it.
You need to use a grinder with a diamond blade to cut tiles, and similarly to create shaped cuts. It is worth taking into account in the course of similar work that the so-called figured edge can turn out to be completely not figured, but jagged and not at all aesthetic. If the edges of the tiles are covered, then you should use a grinder. If we continue the topic of the disadvantages of using an angle grinder, then it is necessary to note the unlimited amount of dust that permeates the work process. Specialists probably also attribute very high disk speeds to natural and undeniable shortcomings. You should work with this electronic equipment very carefully, as it is easy to destroy a real finger. Be sure to wear safety glasses while working.
Dry cutting
Discs for cutting strong porcelain stoneware or tiles must be quite durable and also have their own cooling system. These are segmented circles that have slots at the base. They can be considered a system that cools the canvas. But despite the fact that the disc speed is relatively low when cutting dry, porcelain stoneware must be cooled periodically.
Take short breaks in work for a few minutes to prevent damage to the sawing material.
Dry cutting process
Wet cutting
This type of diamond blade used for wet cutting appears completely smooth, since the coolant in this situation is water. Without protrusions, the solid blade helps to cut porcelain stoneware evenly and efficiently without the risk of chipping or various types of irregularities.
Hard material can also be processed using a universal blade and tool that can be used for both types of cutting, wet and dry.
Wet cutting process
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Cutting porcelain tiles with a grinder
When tiling the floor, some tiles have to be cut. Specialists often use special machines or tile cutters. In this matter, an angle grinder is also effective, as it cuts without chipping and without using the above tools:
- Before putting the circle on the grinder, you should carefully inspect it for defects.
- It is also necessary to check how firmly the diamond wheel is fixed. The correct position of the disk is perpendicular to the existing fastener. This is important so that you can subsequently avoid injuries while working with tiles.
- If the diamond wheel has already been used several times, you need to check whether there are any cracks or chips on its surface.
- If such defects are found, the disk must be replaced with a new one. When you are confident in the integrity of the disk, you can start working and cut the tiles with a grinder.
During work, it is necessary to protect yourself from all kinds of damage or flying fragments of material. To do this, you should wear glasses and don’t forget about gloves.
Before starting this important process, you need to make a test cut using a grinder. This is necessary to check the tool for its functionality.
Getting rid of dust
How to cut porcelain stoneware using a grinder is already known. But after using this machine to cut or grind tiles, a large amount of dust is generated. This is one of the disadvantages of using an angle grinder. Some craftsmen, during grinding work, wear respirators to protect their lungs from clay suspension getting into them. But how to make sure that there is not so much dust when working with an angle grinder?
To prevent dust from spreading throughout the room when working with porcelain stoneware or ceramic tiles, you can use a construction vacuum cleaner. A plastic container is also used to create something like a hood. These devices will prevent dust from spreading into the air. How to make such a device:
- take a plastic canister and cut off the top part of it;
- make a hole on the side of this vessel to attach the hose from the vacuum cleaner;
- turn on the household appliance and cut the porcelain stoneware over the completed “hood”.
How to choose a disc on a tile
A tile cutter cuts tiles using saw blades, which are considered universal for various types of surfaces. A diamond disc is an ideal option here, since porcelain tiles are denser and harder than ordinary tiles. Experienced craftsmen always advise stocking up on several discs for different surfaces.
Speaking about the design of the electronic tile cutter, it is represented by the connection of the retractable table and the cutting element itself, or, in other words, the blade. It should be remembered that the tile cutter requires repeated cooling during operation. Water in the presented version will be your real salvation. There are even models where a certain part of the blade is specially immersed in a container of water. As a result, timely lubrication of the blade and working surface of the tile cutter will not hurt. For professional use, we advise you to take a closer look at tile cutters equipped with a pump that supplies water to the pan. But, as experienced specialists say, sometimes they use this function, replacing it with water supply from an ordinary hose. Cooling the blades with water can significantly extend the service life of the tool by approximately two, and savings of up to three times.
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Famous manufacturers
Before purchasing diamond blades, it is important to pay attention to their size and appearance, since they have different sputtering densities. What is the best disc to cut porcelain tiles?
For high-quality work, it is very important to purchase all the necessary parts from trusted manufacturers who produce wear-resistant and durable cutters.
Spectrum is one of the options, the production of which uses laser welding technology. For this reason, they turn out even and smooth. These properties allow you to perform high-quality work.
Profitech Diamant is another proven option. The manufacturer produces a diamond blade for cutting porcelain stoneware. These cutters have a distinctive feature - the ability to choose a product with a minimum diamond wheel thickness (1.2 mm).
KODIA are canvases that have special slots on the surface. Thanks to them, the abrasive layer is reduced during cutting and edge roughness is not observed.
An overview of disks and a detailed selection guide can be found in this video:
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