How To Grind Ceramic Tile

How to grind porcelain tile.

How to grind ceramic tile.

They can be bought or rented. Turn the ceramic tile upside down and use a pencil to mark where you need to grind down the tile to make it fit. Clamp the tile in place using a table clamp so that the section of. Score the front of the tile along the circle guideline with the diamond blade.

The rougher the edge on the ceramic tile the lower the grit of sandpaper needed to smooth it out. Place the ceramic piece into a large d vise which allows plenty of room to grind the area that needs. Many tile jobs require you to cut one or more large round holes for floor drains or shower valves. Insert a ceramic grinding disc into a grinder by placing it on the grinding chuck and then tightening the chuck.

While loose tiles are cut using a tile wet saw installed tiles need to be cut with hand tools. Whenever i cut a tile it ends up having a very rough and jagged edge. You can get carried away easily and score on the side of the tile. Clean the tile so that it is free from grease and dirt.

Tilt the grinder about 30 degrees and cut about 1 16 in. Do not over tighten. Use 60 or 80 grit for starters just to dull the edge or flatten the serrations if the tile has been nipped. An angle grinder is perfectly suited to cutting curves in tiles.

Place the ceramic tile upside down on the edge of a work surface. Use an electrician s tape to make a cross as a marker. Photos 1 3 show how to cut a hole for a shower valve. It is a power tool like a table saw but uses a diamond impregnated blade and a water cooling system.

To make square or box cuts in the tile or to cut out large sections of tile use an angle grinder. Dry with a towel. Put on your eye protection and gloves. On the tile mark out the shape which is to be cut and have a clear idea about which side is the waste.

How to grind down ceramic floor tile. Once the edge has been dulled work your way up to 200 grit sandpaper and then 400 grit sandpaper to polish the edge for maximum smoothness. Wash it in clean water and light soap. In this video i show you how to smooth out the rough edges of a cut tile.