Curved Tiles


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Old 12-30-08, 10:54 AM
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Curved Tiles

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I need to take 16x16 tiles and cut them down to 12x12; with rounded corners and very slight curves on all four sides (yes the impossible). The original tiles were discontinued and I was able to find an exact match as it relates to coloring and texture. What tool(s) can I use the accomplish my impossible goal?
 
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Old 12-30-08, 02:30 PM
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Wow.

You'll need a GOOD wetsaw, not a $88 big box special and a angle grinder.

What type of tile is this, ceramic, natural stone?

If ceramic, you won't be able to bevel the edges without exposing the clay.
 
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Old 12-30-08, 03:05 PM
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Wow is right. Unfortunately it is ceramic. I'll have to try and see what happens or keep trying to find some place that may still have some of the discontinued tiles.

Thanks for the advice it's much appreciated!!
 
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Old 12-30-08, 05:58 PM
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what are you doing, adding to a floor. or fixing a floor ?
 
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Some tile retail stores have a wet saw set up in the back and for a fee will cut the tiles as you want them. This will save you the expense of buying a saw. DONT go to anyplace where they wear orange or blue aprons
 
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Old 12-31-08, 07:23 AM
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We're removing a peninsula and need to add tile to the floor where it was. I've reached out to some places but there's no interest because of the slight curving.

Would anyone, by chance, know where I could get my hands on discontinued tiles by Tileworks?
 
 

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