Onyx tiles are usually considered by some to be among the most attractive of all decorative tiles. To some degree, this is because they are made of marble, and because marble is fragile and vulnerable to chipping when being cut, onyx tiles can be quite tricky to cut. Below you'll find information that will help you cut your onyx tiles with little or no chipping or breaking.
What You'll Need
What You'll Need
- Pencil
- Straight edge
- Tile wet saw
- Find tooth blade
- Goggles
Step 1 – Preparing to Cut
Use a pencil and straight edge to make a line you can follow with your saw blade. Wear a pair of goggles or safety glasses to protect your eyes from flying particles. Examine the water basin on your wet saw. Without an adequate water supply when you cut through the hard resin and marble of your tile, your saw blade can overheat, burn its teeth, and ruin the blade's temper.
Step 2 – Sawing Your Onyx Tiles
As you begin you sawing, line up the saw blade with the line you drew. Push your saw slowly along the tile, following the line. Avoid using more than a slight pressure to push the saw. Otherwise, you can cause chipping or breaking of the tile.
Source: www.DoItYourself.com
