Popular models of ceramic tile cutters
A ceramic tile cutter is used to cut tiles into the required shape or size. They come in various forms ranging from basic handheld devices to very complex accessories used for power tools.
As a type of hand tool, ceramic tile cutters can easily cut mass-produced ceramic tiles of smooth to medium qualities. It works when the glazed surface of ceramic tile is initially scratched with a tool that has a hardened metal wheel. Then the support under the scratch pressure is applied to either side of the cut, the tile will break along the scratch. This burst pressure varies widely on some mass-produced models that exert more than 750 kilograms.
As a type of tile scissors, this type of ceramic tile cutter resembles a small pair of nippers. However, some of the width of the tool is removed to make them fit into small holes. These are used to break up small tile edges that have been nibbled or scored with small chips that enlarge the holes.
As a kind of glass cutter, it is good to score smooth surfaced glazes to allow the tile to break.
As a type of cutting table or beam cutting cutter, they are featured as single or double beam cutting tables which simplify breaking and grooving functions; They have adjustable guides suitable for square or angle cuts; have fence stops that allow for multiple cuts of similar sizes; have replaceable scoring wheels; the height of its beams is adjustable to handle various thicknesses of tiles; and they come in different sizes to accommodate tile sizes.
As a type of power tool, they can cut harder grades of ceramic tile such as stone tile, vitrified porcelain tile, and even clay tile with textured surfaces with the use of a (mounted) diamond blade.
As a type of angle grinder, it is used for short to curved cuts. It can also be used for “L” shaped cuts when making holes. It is used dry and sometimes wet.
As a type of tile saw, it is used with water as a coolant for diamond blades; they come in different sizes; They have adjustable guides suitable for both square and angle cuts; and the guide actually stops for multiple cuts that are the same size.
Some of the trusted brands of ceramic tile cutters include Taylor Tools and Plasplugs. In fact, one of the most popular ceramic tile cutter models on the market is the Plasplugs Power Master diamond blade tile cutter. Its price falls around 100 dollars. It comes with a diamond saw blade (1/2 hp 4 1/2 inches). This device can cut ceramic, marble, porcelain, granite, slate, terracotta and vitrified tiles.
