Cutting hard plastic tiles (IKEA Markyta)

[HEA260]

Hello,

I need to adjust the dimensions of 15 IKEA Markyta tiles/sheets made of hard plastic. I need to cut 100mm from the length of each tile. How can I do this smoothly?

The material is hard plastic that is 3mm thick.

 

[lassebrun]

handsaw?

 

[HEA260]

fogsvans?

Will it be straight and neat with a fogsvans? Can't you rent some tools? It's important that the lines are straight and nice as the tiles are to be installed in the kitchen.

 

[lassebrun]

won't the cut be under a list?
Otherwise, a plunge saw with a rail is a good option.

 

[Plupp 282191]

You don't have a klyvsåg?

 

[HEA260]

won't the cut be under a strip?
Otherwise, a plunge saw with a guide rail is a good alternative.

Sealant to make it resemble tiles. Adding plunge saw as an alternative.

 

[Keiller]

I have personally used Markyta as a backsplash in the kitchen, and with a regular utility knife, it's excellent for fitting the panels. Score a groove, cut a few times to give the groove some depth, and then snap the panels, similar to cutting drywall.

 

[HEA260]

Do you not have a splitting saw?

I don't have any real tools so I plan to rent the tool that is most suitable for the job.

 

[HEA260]

I have used Markyta as a backsplash in the kitchen and with a regular utility knife, it works great to customize the panels. Cut a groove, cut a few times so the groove gets some depth, and then snap the panels, similar to cutting drywall.

Did you then use moldings to cover where you cut with the utility knife or were the cuts neat?

 

[Keiller]

Did you add trim later to hide where you cut with the utility knife or were the cuts clean?

No, no trim. It wasn't needed. Didn't want any either. The cuts were good. Possibly could sand down the edges if necessary.

 

[Peter2400]

I don't have any real tools so I'm thinking I'll rent the tool that's most suitable for the job.

Renting a knife sounds unnecessary, better you buy one of a good model.

 

[Keiller]

Close-up of a cut and broken tile finishing an outer corner. The cut is good enough for me at least. Sacrifice a tile and practice cutting a few times to get the hang of it.

 

[HEA260]

No, no moldings. Didn't need them. Didn't want any either. Turned out good cuts. Possibly you can file the edges if needed.
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It looks really good, but I assume you only had to cut one or two boards in your case? I'm going to place the boards vertically, so there will be quite a bit to cut. That's why I was hoping to find some kind of suitable electric tool for the job. What do you think about the options mentioned in the thread?

 

[HEA260]

Renting a knife sounds unnecessary, better you buy a good model.

Haha no of course I won't rent a knife, but if it's a bigger tool then I'll rent it.

 

[HEA260]

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Close-up of a cut and broken tile that finishes an outside corner. The cut is good enough for me at least. Sacrifice a tile and practice cutting a few times so you get the hang of it.

It looks really good, I could live with this. I remembered I did as you suggested with a utility knife before. But with only one pass of the knife, I didn't get through, and it turned out more uneven than yours, so I started looking for tools.