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Why Use a Manual Tile Cutter?

Tiles are made with tough materials and can get pretty expensive. This can make manually cutting them using an unfamiliar tool seem intimidating. But the truth is, nothing is better for making straight cuts on ceramic and porcelain tiles than manual tile cutters. They’re also affordable, portable and don’t require advanced tile cutting skills, unlike electric tile cutters. Keeping a manual cutter in your tool kit will help simplify some of your tough tiling projects.

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Factors for Choosing a Manual Cutter

Manual tile cutters are generally good at giving you a smooth cut. But the best ones are easy to use, save you lots of time, and give you a flawless cut. Let’s take a look at some factors you might want to consider when buying a manual cutter.

Cutter Wheel

The material of the cutter wheel has a significant effect on the cutter’s performance. Although the wheels are designed tough enough to score a tile, tungsten carbide-tipped wheels are more durable and will last longer than your regular steel wheels. Choosing a good-quality cutter wheel initially can save you in the long run from needing to purchase replacement scoring wheels.

The wheel’s diameter also determines the capacity of the tile cutter. The larger the wheel is, the thicker the tile it can score and cut.

Cutter Bed

While it might not be the first thing you consider when looking at manual cutters, the cutter bed can impact how easy the tool is to use. Generally tile cutters have straight ridges that run across the centre: the cutter bed. What you need to look for is anti-skid foam or rubber running along both sides of the ridges. This keeps the tile in place while scoring and snapping, making the overall tile cutting job easier.

Cutter Base

Look for a cutter base with extra features, such as rubber feet and folding sidebars, especially if you’re working with large tiles. These components make a huge difference in the tool’s stability, especially when scoring and snapping bigger tiles. Rubber feet provide support and prevent slippage when you're applying consistent pressure as you score large tiles. Folding sidebars help stabilise wide tiles to allow for smoother scoring and snapping.

Measurement Tools

As with any job, it’s important to measure twice and cut once when cutting tiles. That’s why some manual cutters come with built-in measurement tools, such as a horizontal ruler and angle guides. Having these tools directly on the cutter can help increase accuracy and promote consistency in your cuts. This also quickens your pace when you need to make the same cuts repeatedly for a job, as you no longer have to measure every time. You may also be able to purchase these measuring tools as tile cutter accessories to customise your tile cutter.

Safety Protocols for Using Manual Tile Cutters

Manual cutters are generally safer to use when compared to other tile cutting tools. Nevertheless, it’s still important to not neglect safety measures to avoid unwanted accidents.

Put On Your Protective Gear

Before starting any project, make sure you are wearing all your protective gear, including:

Safety glasses or goggles to prevent tile particles from entering your eyes.
Dust mask to keep you from inhaling powdered tile particles.
Safety shoes to protect your feet from sharp debris and prevent you from slipping.
Well-fitted clothes that will not get caught in the moving parts of the tile cutter.

Ensure Correct Tool Is Used

Make sure you’re using the correct tool to perform the job, otherwise accidents can happen. Remember:

Do not force the cutter to cut through an object that it’s not designed to cut, including tiles that are too thick for the tool.
Ensure that the tile is fitted properly before beginning to cut.
Don’t attempt to use a faulty or damaged tile cutter.

Take Care of and Maintain Your Tools

Regularly check the condition of your tile tool after each use.
Do not wipe plastic parts with solvents, such as alcohol, to avoid cracking.
Use a soft cloth and clean gently after use.

Maintain a Safe Working Environment

Keep your workspace tidy to avoid slipping and other hazards.
Ensure your area is well lit.
Only allow trained individuals to enter your work area. Pets, children and people unskilled with tile cutters should not be present.

Factors for Choosing a Manual Cutter

Manual cutters are excellent tools, but they are best used for smaller jobs, like cutting tiles for a bathroom, as well as for thinner tiles. Using a manual cutter requires a good deal of effort on your part, including holding it steady and applying pressure. Therefore, it’s not advisable to use the tool for tough long-term projects. Big tiling projects such as cutting pavers for a garden terrace may be too strenuous and take longer than necessary. In such a case, it would be wiser to use an electric tile saw. Manual cutters are also generally not strong enough to cut through thick tiles, like stone tiles. Therefore, it’s a good idea to have a range of tile tools in your toolbox.

Get yourself a manual tile cutter for your toolkit today! And if you buy it now from Tilers Online, you can get great discounts on our extensive range of tile cutters for sale!

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Why Use a Manual Tile Cutter?

Factors for Choosing a Manual Cutter

Cutter Wheel

Cutter Bed

Cutter Base

Measurement Tools

Safety Protocols for Using Manual Tile Cutters

Put On Your Protective Gear

Ensure Correct Tool Is Used

Take Care of and Maintain Your Tools

Maintain a Safe Working Environment

Factors for Choosing a Manual Cutter