cutting ceramic tile for outlets
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cutting ceramic tile for outlets
Anyone have any ideas on how to cut into an existing tile backsplash to cut in some outlet boxes?
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Yeah I do the same but I use a Roto Zip with a tile cutting bit.
The Dremel or roto zip will give you the best clean cuts with tile still on wall.
Whichever you use, start the bit at a 45 degree angle until you get through the tile and then cut the rest out.
These templates are also handy but you don't have to use them to get good cuts
http://www.cutzout.com/SingleGangIns...nTemplate.html
The Dremel or roto zip will give you the best clean cuts with tile still on wall.
Whichever you use, start the bit at a 45 degree angle until you get through the tile and then cut the rest out.
These templates are also handy but you don't have to use them to get good cuts
http://www.cutzout.com/SingleGangIns...nTemplate.html
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if 4" tile, can just remove it
Depending on your requirements and the size of the tile, don't forget the option of removing a whole tile.
I recently tried both options:
- One counter had a nearby receptacle that I had to line up with, so I borrowed a rotary tool to cut the tile in the exact spot.
- Another counter did not have any nearby outlets and the backsplash tiles were slightly over 4", so I removed the whole tile and inserted a double-gang box.
Removing the tile just required a cheap grout knife, prying tools, and a lot of patience.
I recently tried both options:
- One counter had a nearby receptacle that I had to line up with, so I borrowed a rotary tool to cut the tile in the exact spot.
- Another counter did not have any nearby outlets and the backsplash tiles were slightly over 4", so I removed the whole tile and inserted a double-gang box.
Removing the tile just required a cheap grout knife, prying tools, and a lot of patience.