can I cut a channel in the wall tiles
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05-27-11, 01:50 PM
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can I cut a channel in the wall tiles
We like the tiles in the kitchen and bath but feel that they need an accent. Is there a tool I can get that will enable me to cut a 4" channel off the tiles that are on the walls while leaving the surrounding tile intact?
thanks
Allen
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Allen
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05-27-11, 02:45 PM
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Might be able to pull this off with a grinder but I doubt I have enough skill to get a straight line so I'd try to build some kind of guide
Might be able to pull this off with a grinder but I doubt I have enough skill to get a straight line so I'd try to build some kind of guide
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05-27-11, 05:14 PM
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Probably not.
Tile saws need to have the blades water cooled while cutting or they last about 30 seconds. (Well, that time period might be a bit theatrical.
) That (the water) would create a heckuva mess.
If there is a grout line you should be able to chip out the tiles along it. You could then re-tile with cut tiles to achieve your desired 4-inches. The re-tiling then becomes the sticking point, because you probably won't find replacement tiles to match the existing ones.
I wouldn't waste my time because I doubt the end result will look nearly as good as you hope. I would completely remove the existing tiles, down to the studs if need be, and start over. It won't take much longer than the approach you're considering, the cost the material isn't all that much, and I submit that the finished project will be much more pleasing.
Tile saws need to have the blades water cooled while cutting or they last about 30 seconds. (Well, that time period might be a bit theatrical.
) That (the water) would create a heckuva mess.If there is a grout line you should be able to chip out the tiles along it. You could then re-tile with cut tiles to achieve your desired 4-inches. The re-tiling then becomes the sticking point, because you probably won't find replacement tiles to match the existing ones.
I wouldn't waste my time because I doubt the end result will look nearly as good as you hope. I would completely remove the existing tiles, down to the studs if need be, and start over. It won't take much longer than the approach you're considering, the cost the material isn't all that much, and I submit that the finished project will be much more pleasing.
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06-01-11, 01:26 PM
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You could make most of the cut with an angle grinder and a wet/dry diamond blade. You would need to make a jig or guide to keep the cut straight and get proper depth of the cut, as it'll be difficult to freehand with good results. If you have to cut into inside corners, you'll only be able to go so far, so that'll be a problem.
I tend to agree with tldoug, that the best bet may be to leave it be.
I tend to agree with tldoug, that the best bet may be to leave it be.
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get some decorative tiles of the same size. chip out, in a pattern, some of the old ones. and put in the new ones.
