Now I will tell you how to make a manual tile grout. Burr involves filing and sanding tiles at 45 degrees. Joining tiles sawn at 45 degrees gives a beautiful visual effect and is useful for decorating niches and other external corners.
Without burrs and decorative outer corners, tiles are often joined in such a way that the edge of one tile abuts the edge of another. In this case, the end of one of the tiles is exposed to our review.
This can often be seen in hospitals, schools and other public places.
When tiles cut at an angle of 45 degrees are joined together, then such an outer corner looks much nicer.
Ideally, a seamless convergence can be achieved at the junction of the tiles. There is also an easier option - to leave a small gap between the tiles for filling with a joint.
Now I will show you how this is done in practice.
Tile measurements and trimming
Finishing the second row of wall tiles, I go to the niche in which the radiator is located. And here I have to first mark and cut the tile, and then perform a burr.
I lay the tiles and place the distance crosses, pre-marking the place where the sawn-off will pass. In place of the future trim, I will stick the tape tightly to protect the future tile from chips.
Of course, there is an option to first cut the tiles to the width with a tile cutter, but I will immediately trim and process the edges of the tiles with a grinder. I reapply the tile with the adhesive tape already glued on and mark the cut, adding the thickness of the tile and the gap for the glue - so I immediately take into account the thickness of the tile glued to the end of the niche.
Now I will draw a line on the tape along the mark I made earlier.
In this case, the adhesive tape protects the tiles from enamel chips during trimming.
I will use a small grinder for trimming and subsequent deburring. Pay attention to the disk that is installed here.
It is a stone and concrete disc that has notches on the cutting edge. And there is also a solid cutting disc - there are no notches on it, and it is designed for cutting stone and tiles when cooled with water. Such a disc is not suitable for cutting tiles with a grinder, but you can try to grind with it.
Much depends on the quality of these discs. Do not be lazy to look at the options in the hardware store.
Be sure to use safety glasses and gloves when working with the grinder.
First, I will trim the tiles with a grinder along the marked line. This operation must be done slowly and be careful not to go beyond the line.
This cut is made at right angles to the tile. After removing the excess part, lightly sand the edge.
Performing a burr
Now, along this edge, I will perform a burr, that is, I will file at 45 degrees. Of course, it takes a certain skill to do this job, but it's easy to train and here are the main features:
- The grinder's disc is always at an angle of 45 degrees to the tile.
- Slide the disc over the tile to remove a small portion of the edge. Move up and down smoothly.
- Be careful not to touch the glazed edge of the tile. Leave about 1 millimeter up to it. This will avoid unnecessary chipping.
When a rough grinder is done, you can remove the tape.
Let's look at the edge of the tile. As you can see, it was cut at a 45 degree angle.
And now we will bring this drink to perfection. I do it with such a simple device. This is a medium sized emery cloth and a small block. The block is placed on the skin and the final sanding is now done along the sawn edge.
The block allows me to follow the angle of the grinding. It should also be 45 degrees. Movements should be light. I visually control the back glazed edge all the time and try not to hit it. When I finish sanding, I check the quality of the burr and, if necessary, I do the sanding again.
And how well the burr is made can be checked immediately by joining two burr tiles.
Errors will be immediately visible at the resulting joint. They should be eliminated, especially if you plan to join tiles using a seamless method. In my example, I used a simple tile grout in a niche using a seam. I chose the seam at the junction of the two tiles according to the size of the distance cross that is used for this wall tile.
Sometimes filing tiles at 45 degrees is a good option for joining the tile to the window opening. And then such a joint will look so beautiful.
In conclusion, I would like to note that an alternative to manual deburring with the help of a grinder is to use a wet cutting machine with adjustable tile position.
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Modern design projects require a variety of skills from craftsmen, including the processing of tiles. To work with tiles, very often you have to make them washed down at 45 degrees. Thanks to this technique, it is possible to revet with such material various projections and niches, corners between the wall and the floor. Also, an angle trim is needed when you want to create unusual masonry. Let's take a closer look at how this is done correctly, as well as with which tools all the work is performed.
When is tile cutting needed?
This method of processing tiles has to be resorted to in various cases when it is necessary to create a beautiful right angle. For example, when it is planned to lay tiles both on the wall and on the floor, when it is necessary to revet an existing ventilation duct or recess for pipes on the ceiling. In modern apartments, you can find various design features, which means that the variations in the use of tiles are significantly expanding.
Using this sharpening method, the inter-tile seam looks neater, and the edges of the tiles at the junction are more hermetically closed with grout, which reliably protects them from moisture or accidental impacts.
Cutting tiles at a 45 degree angle is done in case you want to put the finish in an unusual way, for example, diagonally. For this, you can use both square and rectangular tiles. The latter will allow you to create unusual ornaments (and even the effect of a "parquet herringbone").
Grinder for gash
An ordinary grinder is in the arsenal not only of professional finishers, but also of amateurs. It must be equipped with a diamond disc. Place the tile face down under the rib. The speed of the tool must be regulated, then it will be easier to achieve the desired angle. At the same time, first you need to set a minimum indicator so as not to melt the edges. When the desired corner has been ground, go over it with the diamond disc again to grind it. You can use a file or sandpaper for grinding.
There are also special attachments for grinding.They are easy to replace - the base with Velcro is installed on the thread of the grinder. They are not as durable as diamond turtles, but they are also cheaper. For those who are not involved in repairs on an industrial scale, this may be quite enough.
Many people prefer to use a mask or respirator when working with a grinder. This tool generates too much dust, which is not recommended to breathe.
How to use a grinder?
Let's take a closer look at how to use a grinder when working with tiles:
- The tile should fit vertically in a vice. Put on the diamond blade, and then select the operating mode 1000-2000 rpm.
- Remove the corner with the notched portion of the disc.
- The tool should be at a 45 degree angle (relative to the frontal plane of the tile).
- Remove the excess with smooth touches, so that each time it leaves the surface in the thinnest layer, not reaching the edge of the outer side of the corner.
- The edging (approx. 2 mm) must remain intact. You can mark this distance with a pencil.
At the second stage, a support plate is installed on the grinder. The sandpaper circle is placed in the center of the support plate. Now you can finish the edge, and then create the sharpest corner possible.
Electric tile cutter for sawing
As the name suggests, the tile cutter is a more highly specialized tool, which means that you can do better cutting of tiles with it. Of course, not everyone will buy it for one-time use. If we are talking about a high-quality model with additional functions, then this tool will cost quite a lot. In addition, you can achieve really good results with experience, so you have to spend some time acquiring the necessary skills.
If we are talking about professional finishers, then they should have an electric tile cutter in their arsenal. Cutting tiles with it takes less time, and such a machine leaves less dust.
The tile cutter works in two modes:
- for a straight drink;
- for washed down at the desired angle.
It can be used to cut strips thinner than 5 mm, even from hard tiles. To avoid melting, water flows to the cutting site. It also immediately removes dust and debris.
Using a tile cutter
To learn how to work correctly with this tool, you need to follow a certain order of actions:
- Masking tape is glued to the tile in place of the saw cut.
- Mark the desired trim width on the tile using a pencil and ruler.
- Place it on the instrument platform.
- Press down on the tile and gently slide it over the disc. First you need to cut off the excess, and then grind the corner.
- Be careful not to touch the glaze or the edges will look uneven. If, nevertheless, the surface decorative layer of the tile was touched, then with sufficient skills it can be sanded with emery.
How to achieve a perfectly right angle at the joint?
If you want to create a smooth joint, you will have to work as carefully as possible:
- First, the first tile is attached using a building level. Its edge should slightly extend beyond the plane of the corner of the base.
- The second side of the corner is then aligned. Each tile adhesive has its own hardening time, so much you are given to trim the resulting corner.
- Following the same principle, subsequent tile fragments are glued. The main thing is that the vertical of the walls is initially maintained, otherwise it will be almost impossible to hide the defect from unsuccessful joints.
Keep in mind that at the joints after the cut, the tile becomes more fragile. For this reason, this installation is usually not used on surfaces subject to high impact loads. It is especially rarely used when facing steps. So, when decorating street stairs, builders most often use metal corners, and sometimes they overlap tiles so that the upper module protrudes slightly above the side module.
Another way to create a bevelled edge:
If you want to trim a piece of pottery with your own hands in an easier way, then there is another option. To do this, use a glass cutter to draw a line on the decorative side of the tile. After that, turn it over with the wrong side towards you, and then make a V-cut with a grinder for the entire width of the tile. Now you can break off the excess, and also make the finishing with sandpaper.
For working with porcelain stoneware, it is preferable to use a professional electric tile cutter, as it is adapted to work with harder materials. And this material itself is more expensive, so I want to minimize its losses during processing.
When cutting down, the angle can be made not 45 degrees, but sharper. This will make gluing the tiles at right angles a little easier.
When working with bevels in corners, a good grout is very important., since you can even hook the tile with a gash with a clothes belt. This can lead to the chipping off of its fragment. If a chip does occur, but at the moment you are not going to replace this tile, grouting will help to hide the defect. They are available in different colors, so choosing the right option for the color of the ceramics is not difficult. There is also another option: use any existing grout and tint it on top with paint of the desired shade.
When, after laying the tiles, small flaws are visible at the seams, for example, from unsuccessful grinding of the glaze, then you can use masking compounds that hide imperfections. These corrective agents are easy to use - there is usually a small brush in the cap. The main thing is to carefully study the instructions. Note that we are talking about very minor flaws, and not about chipped pieces of ceramics. The correcting agent will become an indispensable assistant if you need to “discolor” a small crack on a tile, or on any ceramic product.
For the services of professional trimming of porcelain stoneware from Moscow specialists registered on Yuda, the most affordable price - tile cutting at 45 degrees is performed on the most favorable terms for you. Modern cutting technology, the availability of special tools and experience allows private craftsmen to trim the end of the mosaic, porcelain stoneware, tiles, natural stone in the shortest possible time.
The service of cutting tiles under 45 degrees by water cooling, by laser processing and other methods is provided with the departure of specialists to any point in Moscow and the Moscow region.
Tile and porcelain stoneware trimming services
Craftsmen registered on YouDo carry out professional cutting of tiles at 45 degrees - an order for work can be placed around the clock, seven days a week. Cutting tiles, mosaics, followed by sawing and grouting the edge with your own hands is not recommended. To cut ceramic bathroom wall tiles at an angle of 45 degrees, you need to use a water jet cutting machine available from private craftsmen. Only an experienced specialist will be able to correctly determine where to cut the tile so as not to damage it. The list of services for trimming porcelain stoneware, tiles and other materials in Moscow includes the following works:
- trimming and washed down edges
- angle slicing
- grouting
- cooling of porcelain stoneware, tiles
- laying of porcelain stoneware
- skirting board installation
- installation of decorative elements
- interior design project development
Pruning work by specialists registered with YouDo takes 1 day. An experienced craftsman will be able to lay tiles on the bathroom floor, ideally lay out an apron in the kitchen and perform other works, the entire list of which can be found out from the performers themselves. An order for laying tiles or porcelain stoneware is made out on Yudu free of charge. Look for contacts of specialists in private ads or profiles.
How much does it cost to trim porcelain stoneware or tiles in Moscow?
Private craftsmen registered on YouDo cut tiles at 45 degrees - the price for individual services is indicated in the price list on the website. You can order a wide range of work on the processing and installation of finishing materials from professional specialists, from the development of a design project and economical cutting on a machine, to cooling and ideal layout on the surface. The order is carried out in a short time, regardless of the complexity, and at minimal prices. The exact cost is calculated taking into account the following factors:
- the price of consumables
- price for additional work
- urgency of the order
- volume and complexity of work
To find out the final cost of the work, place an order on this page and wait for responses. When creating an individual assignment, do not forget to correctly indicate your contacts and write the desired cost, focusing on the rates in the price list. In their responses, the performers will write contacts, as well as the terms of cooperation. The lowest price for the services of private specialists - tile cutting at 45 degrees is performed efficiently and quickly.
Sometimes you need to trim a particular part or product at a certain angle. As a rule, you need to trim baguettes, fillets, platbands, baseboards and other similar interior elements at an angle of 45 degrees. Everyone can cope with this task. The main thing is not to rush, not to be nervous and everything will work out.
Buy ready-made corner pieces
Of course, the easiest way is not to bother with trimming a particular part, but to buy a ready-made one that does not need processing and trimming. Such parts and elements are sold today everywhere in large supermarkets or smaller stores.
For example, with regard to baguettes or fillets, special corner elements are sold for them, which fit perfectly into the corner and do not need to be trimmed. You just need to glue them in place and press them well.
Method of joining platbands without trimming
Platbands today are often not cut at an angle in order to then join together, but make a joint at right angles. This method of joining platbands does not require any special trimming, which is very convenient. In addition, this method looks more modern and attractive.
Angle trimming with a miter box
If, nevertheless, it is necessary to cut this or that part at an angle, then you should stock up on a miter box - the simplest device that looks like a small box. The miter box has slots that are designed for a saw or a long sharp knife. Of course, these slots are made to form an even and precise 45 degree angle.
However, a miter box can have many slots at once, at different angles. This is convenient because with one tool, you can cut any part at different angles.
There are adjustable miter boxes on sale. The slots in such a miter box can be adjusted, which allows the master to set exactly the angle that is required at the moment. In particular, it is quite easy to move the slots of such a miter box to a 45 degree position.
Now the workpiece can be trimmed simply. A baguette, platband or plinth is placed in the miter box, after which a saw is inserted into the slots and the excess is simply cut off. The angle ends up being perfect, exactly 45 degrees.
What if there is no miter box? Very simple. It is necessary to make a template according to which it will not be difficult to transfer the necessary markup to the blanks. As a template, you can choose thick cardboard or something else that will be appropriate in this case.
Trimming parts at an angle using a protractor
You can trim the part at an angle using a protractor. This is a measuring tool that is easy to use, and which is designed precisely to measure angles or make the necessary markings on certain parts. The protractor is applied to the part, the angle is marked and the markings are made with a pencil. Using this marking, it will not be difficult to cut the workpiece at the desired angle.
Using templates
If there is no protractor, miter box or ready-made corner pieces available, you will have to look for a suitable template. Of course, the template must have the correct angle. It is applied to the workpiece and the workpiece is marked with a pencil. This is one of the easiest ways to achieve the desired result.
In-place pruning
The walls, floor and ceiling will not always be perfectly flat in practice. Most often they have irregularities. For this reason, there is no need to cut the workpieces at clear and precise angles, because they will not fit perfectly anyway.
Instead, it is sometimes convenient to trim the same skirting board in place. That is, first, one plinth plinth is glued, cut it in the corner, and the second plank is cut under it.
Of course, it is hardly possible to perfectly cut the workpiece. However, if a small gap appears in the corner, it can always be covered with putty or gypsum plaster. Nothing special.
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