10 BEST VIDEOS ON HOW TO PERFECTLY CUT GLASS TILES AND MOSAICS

We have collected the best videos showing the main techniques for cutting glass tiles or glass mosaics.

Mosaic and glass tiles are widely used in various nations around the world. Architects, planners, and interior designers often use these materials to elegantly decorate bathrooms or kitchens.

Because of the inherent fragility of these materials, it is essential to use some tools and of the cutting techniques or of specific drilling. If attention is not paid to these aspects, it is possible that the material may break before installation or there may be obvious chipping visible to the naked eye.

The following videos show the cutting and drilling of different types of coating glass:

Stained glass mosaic with large but shallow tesserae;
Glass mosaic with small, thick tiles;
Large-format glass tiles;
Sandwich glass sheets (Sicis brand);
High thickness decorative glass sheets.

Different techniques are used depending on the materials to be cut and the shape of the cut to be made.

Technique 1 – Manual cutting with a professional tile cutter;

Technique 2 – Cutting using a water-cooled tile cutter equipped with a special diamond blade for glass wall tiles.

WHEN TO USE CUTTING TECHNIQUE 1 OR CUTTING TECHNIQUE 2

La Cutting Technique 1 is recommended when we are faced with a glass mosaic or glass tile with surface relatively plain And with a thickness of less than one centimeter. In addition, this technique only allows straight cuts And not angles or takings. In these situations, cutting with the Masterpiuma Manual Tile Cutter equipped with a special glass cutting mat is extremely fast (we are talking less than 20 seconds per mosaic sheet for an experienced tiler) and dust-free.

Practical advice! When using the manual tile cutter to cut glass, it is suggested to apply a light etching force that will return a good finish after splitting.

The Cutting Technique 2 is recommended when we are faced with a glass mosaic or glass tile with very uneven surface And with a thickness of more than one centimeter. In these situations it is necessary to use a water tile cutter with a specific disc that allows you to cut quickly without chipping. Montolit’s CPV disc allows any type of coating glass to be cut while returning an excellent finish. This technique is also necessary when we need to make complex “L” cuts, receipts Or 45-degree cuts (Jolly) for corner couplings.

Practical advice! When using the water tile cutter, it is always a good idea not to force the cut and proceed by letting the disc work calmly. It is also important to use plenty of water to cool the diamond blade as much as possible during the feed.

In the case of cutting glass or glass mosaic tiles with a painted base, we recommend turning the tile so that the painted face is visible during cutting. The latter operation is clearly seen during some of the videos.

This post collects just a few examples and shows some specific case histories. Should you need to make cuts on particular glass coatings and need technical advice, please do not hesitate to contact us.