Angle grinders.

[keenonhist]

I want to put up some tiles in the kitchen,this involves cutting tiles to fit around a cupboard and to cut tiles down to a size with a straight cut. I`ve been told to get an Angle grinder to cut out the shape/s....is that right and how does it work??
keenonhist

[The Builder]

Here's a simple cutting table ................

http://www.screwfix.c...chrome-top-230v/40530

[RATTER15]

an angle grinder is just a spinning disc that will cut tiles, probably only best used if you have a little experience of using this type of equipment.

a 4.5 inch angle grinder would be easiest to use.

http://www.google.co....b=wi&biw=1680&bih=841

[boxtops]

IMO, you don't need an angle grinder - I just cut my tiles to shape with a simple tile cutter.

[RATTER15]

"The Builders" option would best suit the novice I think.

[RATTER15]

Boxy, >>>I`ve been told to get an Angle grinder to cut out the shape/s...<<<

cant really do that with an ordinary tile cutter, unless maybe with a lot of experience!

[Frank97]

Be careful if you're not experianced with using a grinder and remember the blade will continue to spin for a few seconds after you've turned it off!

[gsr600]

angle grinder wil be make lots of dust & tile will get hot,
in the good old days it was scratrch with a tile cutter & for corners etc - nibble away with a pair of pincers

[boxtops]

exactly gsr, that works for me!

[RATTER15]

Ive used angle grinders most of my life, whilst it does make a bit of dust it can be done outside and all that nibbling may be dust free it also takes 20 time longer. I admit it is a safer option for the inexperienced though.

[AlBags]

Small table Diamond wet wheel cutter is the best.
If you want 90 deg bits removed, cut into the corner, then cut again into the corner to get the two sides cut.
If you want curves .. that takes practice and patience.

[mjwman]

I have very successfully and cheaply used a diamond blade on a jigsaw.
I did my kitchen, and cut out holes for loads of double sockets and switches.
Hole drilled in each corner and cutout with the jigsaw. Curves are easy too.
Check out Topps Tiles or whoever you have locally.
It was much easier than I anticipated and no bother at al!

[keenonhist]

Many thanks to all who replied to my query.
I couldn`t find the recomended tile cutter by Screwfix and they didn`t have any in stock. So I took a look on Amazon.I found one made by Draper Tools,and it`s made in the U.K how about that!! It did the job to a T. A bit messy,noisy yes but I did the cutting in the green house.All the tiles are up and to day I finished cleaning them up after grouting,they look great.
keenonhist