What’s a ceramic tile saw?

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A ceramic tile saw is a cutting tool used by professional tile and stone cutters. It works like a table saw used to cut wood, only a ceramic tile saw is specially made for the molecular structure of materials such as ceramic, tile, terracotta, granite, slate and marble. Saws for ceramic tiles are wet saws, as the blade is cooled with water.
The diamond wet blade made for a ceramic tile saw actually contains real diamonds. The diamonds are very small and these blades are made to cut even the hardest ceramics. Each different type of ceramic tile has a different hardness, and the tiles that are easiest to cut are the finely glazed ones made of nearly pure clay. Tiles that contain glass or porcelain can be more difficult to cut.

Wetting the diamond tile cutting blade extends the life of the blade. A ceramic tile cutter has a water tray and water pump along with a cutting table and motor. Some ceramic tile cutters are made specifically for cutting larger pieces and these are often sold as heavy-duty ceramic tile saws. Ceramic tile saw care is important and water pans, pumps and cutting tables should be cleaned after each use.

Portable ceramic tile saws allow professional floor tile installers to transport the saw to job sites. This is desirable in many cases as the tiles can be matched right on site. Manual tile cutters can work in a pinch, but are generally better suited to the home improvement shop rather than professional applications. Many hand cutters have a wheel that moves across the tile to cut it. Professionals usually find professional quality ceramic tile saws the most efficient way to cut many tiles consistently.

A ceramic tile saw can be used for both straight and curved cuts. The piece of stone or tile to be cut should always be driven into the cutting blade rather than forced in or the blade may break. Good quality professional grade tile saws range from about $250 to $1,500 US Dollars (USD).

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