The task of cutting through glass tile might seem somewhat intimidating, given the brittle fragility of this natural material and its tendency to crack or shatter. Nevertheless, it is relatively easy to cut glass tile accurately and neatly, provided that one knows about the specialized tools and techniques to use. How Do You Cut Glass …
Using a tile saw featuring a diamond-tipped blade is your best bet to cut rocks. That’s because traditional rock cutting saws not only lack the precision to cut through hard rocks but they’re also highly expensive. Use this article to learn how to use a tile saw to cut rocks. How to Cut Rocks With …
Tile is a common and beautiful choice in homes all around the world. Used as as both flooring and for bathrooms, tile is highly durable and cleans up nicely. Over time, though, tile can begin to loose its shine. I walk through the steps on how to make tile shine again. Know Your Ceramic Tile Before cleaning, …
Tiles break or come loose over time – it happens. There are ways to prevent loose tile, but none of that matters once you have one that is shaking or rocking under your feet. Leaving a broken or loose tile in place can cause you a lot of problems. If you just have a chipped …
Are you short of tools and wondering if you could cut wood with a tile saw? Tile saws have a strong circular blade, and are designed to cut through some of the toughest materials on the planet. In theory, you should be able to use them to cut wood, but can you? And is it …
There are a number of household projects that require a hole cut in tile. Installing a toilet requires a large hole that may cross multiple tiles. Smaller holes in a single tile may be necessary for allowing the passage of pipes. Ceramic tiles are high in compressive strength, but low in tensile strength, which makes …
One of the most common and valuable home improvement projects is re-doing the flooring in a bathroom, kitchen, or common area of your house. Updating and replacing the flooring adds value to your home, and updates the look and feel of the space. Using a tile saw is not rocket science, but it is important you …
Removing tile from a floor generally requires the destruction of at least the first few tiles. If you’re removing wall tile, be aware that this process can tear up the sheetrock behind the tile. Always wear eye protection, and consider working with gloves to protect your hands from tile shards. If you’re working on a floor, knee …
Perhaps you’re dying to do a remodel on your kitchen backsplash or bathroom tile, but you don’t want all of the hassle involved with removing and replacing it. For these situations, it can make a lot of sense to paint your ceramic tile. It will allow you to change the color without needing to incur …
If you’re considering a DIY bathroom or kitchen remodel, you’ll likely need to know how to cut tile, among other projects such as installation, and cutting galvanized pipe for plumbing. If you’ve never done this kind of work or even handled power tools before, you can still learn how to do this for your project in …
If your bathroom is a bit drab, it might be time to replace and update your shower. Adding tile to your shower is a great way to give it a boost, and usually results in an increase in your home value. My guide will walk you through how to tile a shower, step by step. …
Glass bottles, such as used wine or beer bottles, can be used for a variety of DIY crafts and home goods. Cutting glass bottles, though, brings with it a whole host of complications. If you are cutting glass bottles, a wet tile saw is the best device you can use, especially when compared to other power …