Natural Stone Tile Cutter

colmoc · 11-06-2007 09:33AM #1

I was wondering if anyone knows what type of tile cutter to use on natural stone tiles. I'm only tiling a couple of m2 so I need a cheap option.

Also, they are floor tiles so do you think I'd get away with standard adhesive and grout for ceramic tiles as I'm struggling to find white grout for natural stone tiles?

hannah00 · 12-06-2007 12:41PM

You could use a diamond cutting disc on an angle grinder. These only cost around €10 for the 4.1/2" size which would be ideal as long as you have access to an angle grinder.

Also on the grouting the standard white grout would probably be okay as long as you are sealing the stone before grouting & again after grouting. Have you laid natural stone before?

colmoc · 12-06-2007 01:45PM

Thanks for the reply hannah00. First time tiling but there has to be a first time. It's only a small under-stairs toilet so I figured it would be a good place to make any mistakes. I got some sealant from B&Q so I'm OK on that front. Should be able to get my hands on an angle-grinder so I'll have a look for a diamond disc. Any other advice appreciated.

Mr Magnolia · 12-06-2007 01:46PM

Just to add to what hannah has said, you should pick up a 4.1/2"grinder in B&Q or Woodies, maybe even lidl for less than €35 - that's if you don't already have one.

A tile cutter won't cut stone AFAIK

prospect · 12-06-2007 03:39PM

Agree with the others,

I put down alot of tiles and have a table cutter, but for chinese slate and the likes a mini-grinder with a decent diamond disc is your best option.

Oh, and make sure you do the cutting outside, it is a dusty job.

Natural Stone Tile Cutter

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