How do I control dust while dry cutting tile?

Dean Murdaugh
by Dean Murdaugh

I'm working on an reface my fireplace project, the dry stacked stone look. I've discovered that my dremel tool is perfect for cutting tiles. But, it generates a great deal of dust. Any suggestions?

  4 answers
  • Kelli L. Milligan Kelli L. Milligan on Aug 26, 2018

    Use it outside.

  • Joanne lueke Joanne lueke on Aug 26, 2018

    I would measure for your cuts and mark them, then take them outside or to the garage to do the actual cutting. Most tile saws are wet saws and that keeps the dust down. If you decide to do it indoors, make sure your air conditioner is turned off as it will spread the dust throughout the house, as well as fill your air filters up and clog them. Good luck.

  • Chris Chris on Aug 27, 2018

    Some painters who did some work for us built a mini "room" out of plastic drop cloths by hanging them from the ceiling using painters tape and spreading it on the floor where they were working. When they were done, there was no tape residue and very little dust.

  • Dean Murdaugh Dean Murdaugh on Aug 28, 2018

    I apologize, I should have given more detail with my origional question. I live in a 3rd flr condo in a beach community. Any dust I generate cutting tiles on the balcony will have a significant impact on my neighbors.

    I think I've arrived at a solution using several shallow baking pans of varrying sizes.