Is there any way to cut floor tile without using a tile cutter tool?

Cynthia erter
by Cynthia erter
I am finishing up a very small project where I need to cut just a few pieces of floor tile to fit in a remaining space to complete the project. Is there anyway I can cut the two pieces of tile without using an actual tile cutting tool that I would need to rent, costing more than my entire project?

Thanks,
Stan
Springfield, Ohio
  2 answers
  • William William on Jun 11, 2017

    To cut ceramic tile by hand without a tile cutter:


    Mark the top of the tile where you want to cut it. Place a square on the tile slightly away from the mark. Use a glass cutter to score the tile on the cut line. Place the tile on solid surface with a wire clothes hanger under the tile aligned with the score mark.Press down on either side of the tile to break the tile along the score line. If needed, smooth the cut by rubbing the edge on concrete or a brick. Use eye protection.


  • Cynthia erter Cynthia erter on Jun 11, 2017

    The scoring and breaking of the tile worked perfectly!

    Thanks William,

    Stan