Cutting tiles

celiam

Can I use a hacksaw to cut tiles

Loweface

Open to correction but short answer is no. Long answer is you can get a blade but it is more of a file to cut corners or fiddly shapes.

Edit: Heres what they look like

https://www.screwfix.ie/p/magnusson-tile-saw-5-130mm-/141PG?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwko21BhAPEiwAwfaQCAbbT6Gk3g40_qbcyVQFvPfnPN-p320aafnIW4bAduue5Uk-8ObgaRoCFBUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#product_additional_details_container

tilemerchant

Using a hacksaw to cut tiles isn't ideal. Hacksaws are designed for cutting metal or plastic, and they don't work well on hard materials like ceramic, porcelain, or stone tiles. The blade might not be strong enough, leading to rough, uneven cuts or even damaging the tile.

For better results, consider these tools:

1. Tile Cutter: Ideal for straight cuts on ceramic or porcelain tiles. It’s easy to use and gives clean, precise cuts.
2. Wet Saw: Best for cutting through tougher materials like stone or large quantities of tiles. It uses water to cool the blade and reduce dust.
3. Angle Grinder with a Diamond Blade: Good for making irregular cuts, such as around pipes or outlets.
4. Tile Nippers: Perfect for small cuts or curves.

Angle grinder with quality diamond blade will do long cuts in big tiles if you are careful. However they rapidly wear out and start to drag and chip. Expect to need a new one for each job.