Using your new manual tile cutter

Using a manual tile cutter for first time can be a little daunting but fear not, we’ve put togther the following easy steps to get you steup and ready to take on your next tilling job…

Setting The Tile Cutter

• Place the tile cutter on a flat surface.
• Fit the angle guide if supplied – Attach the angle guard to the top of the cutter, Tighten the knob/ screw to secure.

Straight Cuts

• Measure & mark a visible line along the length of the tile, note a tile scribe or tile pencil will come in useful here, check out our tiling accessories & spares page to pick one up.
• Once measured, Place the tile on to cutter bed, line up the mark with the centre point indicator.
• Lift up the scoring handle, check the cutting wheel is on the edge of the tile.
• Apply light pressure, push down the handle and score the full length of the tile.
  NOTE: Score only once.
• Once scored, position the breaker bar to sit on top of the tile.
  Ensure the wheel is not in contact with the tile.
• When the breaker bar is in place, apply pressure to the handle – excess force is not needed.

Angled Cuts

• Measure & mark a visible line along the length of the tile
• Position the guide to the required angle
• Repeat steps 5listed above for cutting.

Pro Tips

• Use a Tile File to smooth sharp edges
• For smaller cuts and shaping, use Tile Nippers
• After cutting is complete, clean the cutter to prolong its life