Marble Tile Cutting For Walls

Marble tile is exquisite in beauty and style, and adds a tremendous amount of value to any home. Adding marble tiles to your bathroom or kitchen can a rewarding do-it-yourself project.

Installing your own marble tile is not very complicated. To obtain a professional finish, learn how to properly cut the tiles.

Preparing Your Tools

To cut marble tile, you will need a functioning wet saw. As they are very expensive, your best bet may be to rent one from a local hardware store. Get a high quality diamond-tipped blade as well.

Before you begin cutting marble tile, make sure you have plenty of masking tape and sandpaper with grits of 80, 120 and 400. Have gloves and eye protection to wear while you work.

Cutting the Tile

Before cutting marble tile, it is important to mark your cut lines clearly and distinctly. You can use the straight edge of masking tape to lie down on the tile and use as a guide for your cutting. The masking tape will also help to avoid chipping and cracking.

Once you begin cutting, try to cut through the tile rather quickly. While you may feel that you have more control over slower movement, this can actually cause the tile to chip and crack. Avoid waste expensive marble tile.