When installing the natural stone tiles in a bathroom, or in the kitchen, you may need to work around pipes and other elements. Start at the corner and use straight lines to cut the corners and remove small bits of material. Slowly push the edge of the natural stone tiles through the wetsaw and let the diamond blade eat through the material. You can do this, but it must be done in small increments at a time. There comes a time when you will want to add a rounded corner to the natural stone tile, or simply cut off a small amount. Moving the tile through the saw too fast is going to cause the blade to bind up and either crack the tile, break the blade, or cause the saw to overheat. One of the important aspects to remember when cutting the natural stone tile is to push the tile through the saw very slowly. The wetsaw is important for the lubrication of the water that the diamond blade needs in order to cut through the tile. The best way to cut the tile is with the combination of a wetsaw and a diamond encrusted blade. Unlike regular tile, using a tile cutter or tile snips are not going to do a lot when it comes to cutting the natural stone. Unlike the glass, or ceramic, tiles, cutting the tile needs to be done with a different method in order to cut the tile correctly and without damaging the stone. One of the problems that keeps many people from installing natural stone tile themselves is the act of cutting and shaping the tile itself. Be careful while carrying and installing the freshly cut tiles to avoid cutting yourself or dropping them. WARNING: Stay safe while using any kind of mechanical saw by wearing gloves and safety glasses (and a face mask if you have a history of respiratory issues).
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