Start the wet saw.
How to cut glass and stone mosaic wall tile.
In some ways setting mosaic tile is just like setting any other tile.
Don t drag the rolling saw cart back through the glass tile after cutting.
To cut the tiles themselves it s best to rent a saw designed for cutting ceramic stone or glass.
2 set the tile on the tray of the wet saw with the.
Use a glass blade.
Make sure to allow for any spacers and expansion joints that will separate the tiles from each.
For sheets of mosaic tiles most of your cutting will be done to the mesh mat that holds the tile.
But because the individual tiles are small usually 2 in.
Cutting glass tile with a wet saw.
Use a glass tile blade on the wet saw to cut your tile.
Cut through the mesh between the tiles with heavy duty scissors where the markings are only on the mesh.
Set the leftover tile sheet.
After you position the piece around the obstacle you can add back in little individual tile pieces to complete the pattern.
Turn on the saw and.
Use a tile wet saw fitted with a glass cutting blade to cut any glass tiles including thick tiles and those that have a painted color backing.
Measure the tile to be cut and use a washable marker to draw a cutting guideline on its surface.
Or less mounted on sheets and often made of glass mosaic tiles present some unique challenges.
How to make basic cuts on mosaic tile.
A glass diamond blade will create a smoother cut in the tile and ensure an even edge.
So we asked dean sorem our go to tile expert to show us his best tips for cutting and setting mosaic tiles.
Cut beginning and end.
Measure the space where the tiles must fit.
Feed the tile through the wet saw slowly and carefully.
Using a tile saw.
Mark the cut line on the front of the tile using a china marker or felt tip marker as appropriate.
Glass tile blades have a finer and softer blade which means it will take longer to pass through the saw but will result in a better edge on the glass tile pieces you cut.
Place the tile sheet face up on the saw bed aligning the cut line with the saw blade.
Quick tutorial video about cutting glass mosaic tiles.
Mark your cut with a washable marker.