How can you cut small tiles with out chipping?

How do you cut ceramic tiles by hand?

Use to cut ceramic tiles by hand, without the use of a cutter.

1. Mark the area where you want it to be cut.
2. Place a square slightly off the mark.
3. To score the tile along the cut line, use a glass cutter
4. Place the tile on a solid surface and place a wire clotheshanger underneath it aligned to the score mark.

Is porcelain tile easy to chip? Most porcelain tiles are made of glazed porcelain. When chipped, you can see the porcelain. Porcelain has a higher absorption rate than ceramic because it is denser. An tile that has a PEI 1 will easily scratch and crack so it should not be used on walls. For light residential areas such as bathrooms, a PEI of 2 will be sufficient.

Do you prefer to cut tiles face down or face up?

Place the tile on the platform of the saw. The tile's top should be facing up if the blade is lower. The tile should face down if the saw blade is on the platform that cuts tiles from the bottom.

Why does my tile crack when I cut it?

Pull the handle down until the tile is scored with a deeper cut. The tile is snapped when pressure is applied to the score line. Lowes.com suggests applying equal pressure to both sides of the tile using both your hands. Tiles can crack or break if they are subject to too much pressure.