Cutting tiles

[Jockose]

I'm about to lay tiles in the hall, 33x33 tiles. I need to cut quite a bit lengthwise, and borrowed a tile cutter from my neighbor. The kind you glide over and then snap.

Since I'm completely new to this, I first tried with a 20x20 tile that I have in the bathroom, and it went great. One cut and a snap, and it was nicely cut.

But when I take my larger 33x33 tile, I have to press considerably harder and need to cut 2 times. Additionally, the tile didn't snap well. The first tile cracked completely in all directions, and the second tile wasn't fully cut.

Do I need a different type of tile cutter, or is it just a dull blade on the one I borrowed?

I talked to Maskinhjälp where you can rent tile cutters and explained my problem, and they mentioned that some tiles are significantly harder and need a machine instead of manual cutting. Is this true?

 

[Stefan N]

Never pull twice, then you pull wrong.
Some tiles, especially large klinkers, are a bit more troublesome.

 

[Trollskidan]

There are certain brands that are almost hopelessly HÅRDA

 

[Buuzzz]

Rent or buy a tile saw instead. Get the type with a water bath so it doesn't dust so much, and the blade lasts longer as well. There's also an option where you use a saw with a rail. Kind of like a plunge saw but for tiles.

 

[anders07]

I had similar problems with large (60x30) tiles so I bought a cheap Biltema saw with a water bath and built a simple stand for larger tiles.

 

[Trollskidan]

Viken at Biltema?

 

[simpa81]

I borrowed a cheap saw from a friend, the cuts were incredibly fine. Easy to make corner cutouts and such too, if you encounter that. However, it was incredibly messy, water sprayed everywhere and I had to refill often in the tub. But I worked outside, so the only one suffering was me. Safety goggles are a must! But it was easy to cut, almost like cutting butter. Almost...

 

[anders07]

The bay at Biltema?

I didn't know they have more models but this is the one I bought: http://www.biltema.se/sv/Bygg/Kakel...h-klinkerkapar/Elektrisk-kakelkap-2000019141/