How To Cut Backsplash Tile On The Wall

Your dremel isn t design for wet applications.

How to cut backsplash tile on the wall.

Mark the center of the area you want to cut the tile with a grease pencil. Put on eye protection and a dust mask to protect against dust. Fix a piece of masking tape along the mark to make the line easier to follow and help prevent chipping. Use a spray bottle to wet the tile with water to reduce dust.

You may need to cut tiles to properly fill your backsplash area. Keep the vacuum going but not the water. Angle grinders and rotary tools are effective ways to cut tile while it s still glued to the wall or floor. On the wall that backs your range measure down from the top of the countertop backsplash a distance that s equal to three or four full rows of tile to avoid cutting the tile and make a mark.

Start the wet saw. Follow dremel s instructions for using their bit. Keep all electrical cords away from the water. Mark the location of the cut with a marker or pencil.

This step is known as dry fitting it will help you figure out whether or not you need to cut any tiles. Use a tile cutter for porcelain or ceramic tile and a tile nipper for any circular incisions. The cooling oil will prevent it from overheating. Cover any doors of the room leading to other areas of the house with a sheet of plastic taped into place with masking tape to avoid dust.

How to cut ceramic tile that is already glued to the wall. Use a wet saw if you are cutting natural stone to prevent chipping or breaking. A straight edge or level can help you keep the tile even. When you get near the wall your grinder will be too big.

Use your dremel s tile cutting bit to cut in the narrow spaces. Screw a scrap piece of wood the ledger board to the wall at the mark between the cabinets. Cutting glass tile with a wet saw. The hole saw will heat up quickly.

Leave a 1 8 in 0 32 cm gap around the backsplash where it connects to the cabinets counter and adjacent wall. If you are working with a large sheet of tiles click here to continue. Mark your cut with a washable marker. Feed the tile through the wet saw slowly and carefully.