How To Grind Down Ceramic

The angle grinder will kick up a lot of ceramic and cement dust as it cuts.

How to grind down ceramic.

In some cases you will need to grind this tile to get rid of a stained surface or to shape the tiles for special installation. However it is an effective way to remove the sharp and potentially dangerous edge from any ceramic tile. Ceramic tile is a durable and attractive flooring option for practically any room of the home. In these cases you must grind down the ceramic floor tiles.

You will need to hold the tile itself and slide it back and forth across the slab or block. How to sand the edges of porcelain tile. Grind off rough edges and trim back to the line for a perfect curve. You will need special equipment that includes an angle grinder and porcelain grinding bit.

You will more than likely need to cut all the way through the backing of the tile as well as the tile itself. Ceramic is a very hard material and you need special tools to grind it properly. This will only work for straight edges. Porcelain tiles have sharp edges when cut especially if you used tile nippers to trim them.

In a pinch any concrete slab or cement block can be used to sand down the rough edge of a ceramic tile. Nippers trim away small chunks of material which leaves. In this video i show you how to smooth out the rough edges of a cut tile. Many tile jobs require you to cut one or more large round holes for floor drains or shower valves.

Photos 1 3 show how to cut a hole for a shower valve. It will grind down a ceramic tile or object with precision. Whenever i cut a tile it ends up having a very rough and jagged edge. Porcelain tile is a beautiful way to enhance your home.

It will grind down a ceramic tile or object with precision.