Cut Out Tile From Floor

Over time it may become necessary to remove a portion of tile that is already installed while preserving the remaining tile.

Cut out tile from floor. Cut out the shape with a rotary tool using a cutting bit with a guide. Drive the cutting bit into the surface of the tile away from the mark and slowly move the tool along the marked lines. If you need to cut more tiles however a tiling tool or a wet saw might be more convenient. Mark a line across the tile at that distance.

The rotary tool is ideal for cutting out curved sections of tile. If you just have to cut a few tiles a glass cutter will suffice. To make square or box cuts in the tile or to cut out large sections of tile use an angle grinder. Use a straight edge to mark the line with an erasable marker.

This can be attempted by a do it yourselfer although the results aren t guaranteed. Knowing how to cut tiles yourself can save you a lot of money and ensures that your tiles come out precisely the way you want them to. Set the guide to the thickness of the tile. Measure the area where the tile will be installed.

There are several methods for cutting tiles by hand without a tile cutter using a cutting tool such as a glass cutter or a carbide tipped pencil. Before using any tool to cut tile measure the glazed side of the tile to determine where you need to make the cut.