Tile Cutting & Tools

I remember staring at a stack of expensive porcelain tiles, a brand-new tile saw humming next to me, and a pile of gemstones waiting to be cut. The thought popped into my head: can I use a lapidary blade on my tile saw? It seemed like a no-brainer, a way to get more bang for … Read more

I remember the first time I tackled a tiled backsplash. Porcelain, no less. The tile store guy, bless his heart, said, “Oh, you’ll need a wet saw, no question.” I shelled out for a rental, lugged it home, and nearly had a heart attack trying to figure out the water reservoir and diamond blade alignment. … Read more

I remember staring at a pallet of brick, a brand new wet saw humming next to it, and asking myself, ‘Can I use my tile saw to cut brick?’ It seemed like a no-brainer, right? Both are hard materials, both need cutting. I was halfway through a patio project, and the bricklayers had left me … Read more

You’ve seen the YouTube tutorials. Grout removal, a few careful taps, and BAM – a perfectly straight line on that ceramic tile. Looks easy, right? I’ve been there. Staring at a box of expensive porcelain, a cheap wheeled nipper in one hand and a healthy dose of overconfidence in the other. Let me tell you, … Read more

I remember standing in my kitchen years ago, staring at a box of gorgeous ceramic tiles I’d just bought for a backsplash. My brain, always looking for a shortcut or a repurposing hack, latched onto them. ‘Could I… use one of these as a cutting board?’ The thought was audacious, born of desperation and a … Read more

I remember the first time I tried to cut porcelain tile for a backsplash. It looked so simple in the YouTube videos. Snap, snap, done. Then I ended up with edges sharper than a freshly honed chef’s knife, little nicks that could take out a fingertip, and a whole lot of regret. That’s when the … Read more

You’re standing there, a stack of laminate flooring beside you, a brand new tile cutter on the shelf, and a nagging question in your head: can I use a tile cutter to cut laminate? I’ve been there. Staring at those bevelled edges and wondering if I could save a trip to the hardware store for … Read more

So, you’ve got a pile of beautiful ceramic tiles staring at you, a Dremel tool humming in the garage, and a little voice in your head asking, ‘Can I use a Dremel to cut tile?’ I remember that feeling. I’d just bought this fancy mosaic for a backsplash, swore I was going to save a … Read more

I remember staring at a pile of fancy porcelain tiles, a brand-new angle grinder in my hand, and a very specific, very expensive diamond blade for tile. Then I looked at the dusty old masonry blade I’d just used to cut some concrete blocks. It looked… similar. My brain, ever the shortcut-finder, screamed, ‘Can I … Read more

I remember the first time I saw one of those fancy ‘Ruby Star’ blades advertised. ‘Cuts anything!’ the ad screamed. Sounded too good to be true, and frankly, after a few too many overpriced gadgets that promised the moon and delivered dust bunnies, I was skeptical. So, when a buddy asked if he could use … Read more

I remember staring at a stack of gorgeous, oversized porcelain tiles, dreaming of laying them in my entryway. The problem? They were just a smidge too big to fit through my doorway. A quick Google search for ‘can I get ceramic tile cut into larger pieces’ yielded a lot of noise. Some said yes, some … Read more

I remember staring at a wall of gorgeous, iridescent glass mosaic tiles, dreaming of transforming my sad little bathroom. Then came the reality check: how the heck do I cut these things to fit around the fixtures and edges? My first thought, like many DIYers, was: can I use a Dremel to cut glass tile? … Read more

I’ve stood there, box of fancy new ceramic tile in one hand, a cheap glass cutter in the other, sweat beading on my forehead. The tile store guy swore I’d need a proper wet saw, but my wallet was whimpering. So, the question burned: can I use a glass cutter to cut ceramic tile? It’s … Read more

I remember the first time I decided to tackle a backsplash. It was a Saturday morning, armed with a box of gorgeous subway tile and what I thought was a foolproof plan. Then came the cutting. Oh, the cutting. My dainty little ceramic tiles looked like they’d gone through a cheese grater by the time … Read more

I stared at the pile of boxes, each holding a potential floor-transforming dream, and felt a familiar dread creep in. Another DIY project, another tool I’d use once and then have it gather dust in the garage. This time, it was tiling the entryway. My neighbor, bless his heart, swore by this fancy electric wet … Read more

You’re staring at that stack of beautiful new tiles, ready to transform your kitchen backsplash or bathroom floor. Then the question hits: can I use a regular saw to cut tile? I’ve been there. I remember my first tile job, convinced my trusty circular saw with a diamond blade could handle anything. Spoiler alert: it … Read more

I remember the first time I thought about using an Exacto knife on tile. It was for a little mosaic project I was attempting in my kitchen, and I needed to trim a few tiny ceramic pieces. My brain immediately went, ‘Can I cut with an Exacto knife on tile?’ It seemed like a good … Read more

Look, I’ve been there. Staring at a pristine sheet of ceramic tile, a brand-new blade in my hand, and that nagging question: can I use a glass blade to cut ceramic tile? It’s not the first time I’ve wondered if a tool designed for one thing can awkwardly squeeze into another job, often with disastrous … Read more

I stood in my garage, staring at a pile of ceramic tiles and my trusty old miter saw. The bathroom floor project was looming, and I was itching to get started. But a nagging question kept popping into my head: can I use a chop saw to cut tile? I’d seen plenty of fancy tile … Read more

You’ve got a vision. Gorgeous new backsplash, maybe a sleek floor. Then you look at the tile. Perfectly sized pieces are great, but what about those awkward cuts around cabinets, pipes, or outlets? Panic starts to set in. Can you really cut tile with a saw? The quick answer is yes, but it’s not as … Read more