Step 3 make the cut.
Marble tile breaking while cutting.
I ve tried tiles from different boxes.
Tried cutting with the tile against the fence tried it off in the middle of the table.
How to cut tile with a cheap wet saw and stop breaking the ends and corners at the very end of whatever cut you are making.
Let s be honest don t worry about this for any cut that will get hidden.
Place your marble tile on the wet saw platform making sure the water sprayer is working and then slowly bring the blade down to cut the tile.
Marble tiles look great in a bathroom or kitchen but sometimes you may need a smaller piece of tile to fill in a gap.
May 11 2009 tile saw breaking porcelain tiles.
Making a small cut on the back of the marble ensures the slab does not chip or break.
While ceramic tiles can be scored and snapped marble needs to be cut completely or else it will shatter.
Make all accurate measurements on your marble tiles using small strips of masking tape as your cut guide.
Slide the tile under the score and snap tile cutter.
Adjust the brackets to hold the tile in place while you cut.
To prevent your tile from breaking start by making a short cut with the back side of the tile facing up then flip the tile over so the front is facing up and start the cut from the other end of the mark.
If you don t do this the end of your tile may break off while you finish the slice.
Tile saw breaking porcelain tiles post 108302 johnt8 on sat tried having someone hold the one side of the tile while i hold the other.