Cutting Tiles

Tiles around the edge of a wall usually need to be cut to fit. Place the tile to be cut against the wall upside down. Mark off on the edges the cut line, remember to allow for the grout size and you can allow another 2mm for work space (this 2mm will be hidden by the tile on the other wall. Alternatively if the other wall is complete then add 1mm as this would be a grout joint in any event).

So to recap. The tile to be cut is placed upside down in the position where it is to be laid and marked off on the edges. Cut the tile.Turn the tile over and rotate it 180 degrees and presto, the cut is in the corner hidden away. Cut tiles individually even if the border looks straight. For odd shapes, carefully nibble away at the tile using the tile nibbler, until it slides into place. A template cut from cardboard saves wasting too many tiles (it is useful to drill a couple of holes in the tile at the “turning” points as this will help to remove any stress in the tile).