Round tile cut, how to do it ?

Different situations may lead you to make rounded tile cutouts. Among other things, you can dress a rounded or spiral staircase with tiles. You can also cover a bar top or a column with tiles.
In addition, it is necessary to tile the stair nosing to maintain the aesthetics of the whole. And in the bathroom, you have to lay tiles around the sink stand and/or on the floor.
In fact, there is nothing complicated about cutting rounded tiles. You just have to use the right tools and follow certain rules.

The tools to favor for making rounded tiling cutouts

If you need to make a rounded cut on fairly thin tiles, you can use a hand tiler or parrot pliers. These DIY tools can process up to 10 mm thick. In addition, they are very simple and quick to handle.
If, on the other hand, you need to make a rounded cut on thick tiles, you should use an electric tile cutter or an angle grinder equipped with a diamond disc. These have been perfected in order to act effectively on tiles of 20 mm and more. And they guarantee an impeccable result without breakage.

The rules to follow so as not to miss the rounded tile cuts

Whatever DIY tool you use to make a rounded tile cutout, there are a few pro tips you need to follow to get by.
First, do not hesitate to reinforce the fragile tiles with cardboard of an equal size before making the rounded cutouts. Two, be sure to always trace using a felt pen or a grease pencil and a ruler to obtain clean and precise rounded cuts.
When the rounded cutouts are complete, remember to sand the edges of the tile. You will see, doing this kind of DIY job is very simple when you use the right tools and the right techniques.
Nota Bene Before closing this guide, it should be noted that other tools also prove to be effective in making curved cuts. This is precisely the case of the saw with a wire blade, the jigsaw with a special tiling blade and the hole saw.
By mastering the use of one of these instruments, you will no longer need to use the services of a professional tiler. You can realize your project yourself and be proud of your work.

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