I washed down the tiles at 45 degrees with a grinder. How to form an acute angle correctly

The presence of corners or bulges on the wall, different ways of laying tiles, as well as non-standard room dimensions play a huge role in the cladding workflow, causing additional difficulties. Therefore, you often have to face the need to grind tiles.

Outside straight corners, which are filed at 45 degrees, form a neat right angle with a smooth transition, so there is no need to resort to using overhead aluminum or plastic corners. However, in order for the cuts to be accurate and in line with other parts of the tile, special tools must be used.

What is it for?

Basically, the corner edge of the tile is washed down at 45 degrees in the following cases:

to match the inner and outer corners of a rectangular tile when they are joined during laying;
to form a beautiful beveled edge;
with a diagonal tile layout.

Trimming the edge of tile products at a special angular slope makes it possible to forget about the use of overhead corners forever.

Tools

To make a high-quality and even cut without chips and cracks is possible only with the help of special devices, each of which has its own advantages.

Electric machine

The main advantage of this tile cutter is a clear and high-quality cut on the tile, which is carried out in two directions: an ordinary straight cut and a special cut at an angle of 45 degrees. Thanks to the turning of the cut-off wheel at a certain angle to the cut-off part of the tile, it is easy to make a cut, starting from 0 to 45 degrees. The electric machine can have a water supply function, due to which less dust is emitted, or it can have a conventional design. However, both versions of devices provide the same quality of work and guarantee a large volume of tiles was washed down in a short time.

When cutting tiles with concave shapes, the electric tile cutter does not follow the concave deflection of the product. Therefore, you can only cut off the back side so as not to touch the enamel on the front side. This is especially true for porcelain stoneware.

Necessary accessories:

special masking tape;
simple pencil;
small ruler;
tile cutter;
grinder with adjustable speed.

On the part of the tile where the cut will take place, you need to stick masking tape. Make the necessary markings with a pencil and a ruler. Then place the tile on a specific area of \u200b\u200bthe device at a 45 degree angle. On the principle of a circular saw, tiles are cut with a diamond band. In some models, water is supplied during the cut, which protects the tiles from melting and washes away dust.

In case of damage to the glaze of the outer part of the tile, the saw cut will turn out to be ugly with the presence of cracks and chipped edges, which, when laid to each other, will have a sloppy appearance. Therefore, when working with an electric tile cutter, you need to carefully remove only the clay layer.

Professional Secrets of Experienced Tilers:

using a tile cutter, it is necessary to achieve an even cut;
then form the required angle on the back of the product;
glaze, which has been touched in the working process, is rubbed with sandpaper.

Manual tile cutter

The manual tile cutter is popular not only among professional tilers, but also among hobbyists. Many models of such tile cutters are equipped with a special rotary base and a built-in ruler, which allow you to make a high-quality cut of tiles at 45 degrees. After inserting the tile into the tile cutter at a certain degree, it is necessary to align the mark on the tile and on the construction tool. Having lowered the handle down, you need to move it in the direction away from you with slow movements at the same speed and even pressing.

Bulgarian

Despite the fact that such a building device is present in almost every home, it is very difficult to cut tiles independently at a 45-degree angle with a grinder.

For a quick and even cut of the tile, it is necessary to install a diamond wheel on the device. In this case, the tile should be placed under the rib with the outer side to the bottom. Now the grinder needs to grind off the back of the ceramic tile at an angle of 45 degrees.

From the first time, it will not work to make an even and clean cut. Therefore, after the corner has been formed, it is necessary to repeat the process and walk with the grinder's diamond wheel along the cut edge. Only in this way will the angle become even.

To form a corner on a tile, it is necessary to choose the right grinder, since not all models can perform the necessary functions. In this case, it is worth purchasing a construction tool from which you can adjust the speed.

At the beginning of work, you should set the minimum speed at which the edges of the tile will be sanded and not burned.

Fundamental rules

When grouting tiles, remember that you can only cut off clay, not reaching the glaze 0.5-1 mm. In this case, the corner of the tile will turn out to be nice and smooth, without damage or chipping.

Modern capabilities and the skill of specialists allow you to cut tiles at 45 degrees not only from the edge, but also in the middle of the product. To do this, the tiles must be measured and cut in accordance with the required size, and then cut at 45 degrees. To get a quality result, you should seal the cut edge with sandpaper.

How to form an acute angle correctly?

The next step after the process of cutting the tiles to a degree of a certain angle is its worthy use, as well as the organization of a right angle. To do this, the following points must be observed:

using a special building level, you must evenly glue the first part of the tile. Its trimmed edge should slightly protrude beyond the base of the right angle;
the second tile should be glued opposite in the same way, the fixing period of the glue allows moving and adjusting the contacting tiles in order to achieve a tight contact.

Before you start facing the corner, you should check the vertical consistency of the wall. With even the lowest elevation differences, the angle at the top may not converge and turn out to be even. It will be impossible to disguise or patch up this flaw in the future.

The scope of use of sawn tiles at an angle of forty-five degrees has certain limitations. As a result of the cut clay on the back side, the tapered edges of the tile become thin and brittle, so they can easily break off.

It is not recommended to form right angles from cut tiles in places where there is heavy traffic.

Slicing without special tools

It is not necessary to grind the tile using special devices. At home, you can easily hand-wash the tiles at 45 degrees. To do this, proceed as follows:

on the outer part of the tile (glaze), a line is drawn with a glass cutter;
with the help of a grinder, a small groove in the form of an English letter "V" is formed on the back of the tile, which is positioned along the width of the entire tile;
then you need to gently break the bend of the cut and sand it with sandpaper.

How to make a mosaic cut?

Today, many modern designers use mosaic when decorating rooms - small ceramic tiles that are no different from ordinary tiles, except for their size. Therefore, often when using this tile, it also becomes necessary to cut it at an angle of 45 degrees.

To wash down small tiles, it will be most convenient to use an electric tile cutter, in which it is necessary to place movable small pieces of the mosaic with the glaze down. Having conveniently fixed them on the back of the cutting disc, you can start the sawing process while holding the tiles with your hand. The same as for burring of ordinary ceramic tiles, when cutting down the mosaic, remember about the outer layer of glaze, which is not recommended to reach.

Modern design projects require a variety of skills from craftsmen, including the processing of tiles. To work with tiles, very often you have to make them washed down at 45 degrees. Thanks to this technique, it is possible to revet various protrusions and niches, corners between the wall and the floor with such material. Also, an angle trim is needed when you want to create unusual masonry. Let's take a closer look at how this is done correctly, as well as with which tools all the work is performed.

When is tile cutting needed?

You have to resort to this method of processing tiles in various cases when you need to create a beautiful right angle. For example, when it is planned to lay tiles both on the wall and on the floor, when it is necessary to revet an existing ventilation duct or recess for pipes on the ceiling. In modern apartments, you can find various design features, which means that the variations in the use of tiles are significantly expanding.

Using this method of sharpening, the inter-tile seam looks neater, and the edges of the tiles at the junction are more hermetically closed with grout, which reliably protects them from moisture or accidental impacts.

Cutting tiles at a 45 degree angle is done in case you want to put the finish in an unusual way, for example, diagonally. For this, you can use both square and rectangular tiles. The latter will allow you to create unusual ornaments (and even the effect of a "parquet herringbone").

Grinder for gash

An ordinary grinder is in the arsenal not only of professional finishers, but also of amateurs. It must be equipped with a diamond disc. Place the tile face down under the rib. The speed of the tool should be regulated, then it will be easier to achieve the desired angle. At the same time, first you need to set a minimum indicator so as not to melt the edges. When the desired corner has been ground, go over it with the diamond disc again to grind it. You can use a file or sandpaper for grinding.

There are also special attachments for grinding.They are easy to replace - the base with Velcro is installed on the grinder thread. They are not as durable as diamond turtles, but they are also cheaper. For those who are not involved in repairs on an industrial scale, this may be quite enough.

Many people prefer to use a mask or respirator when working with a grinder. This tool generates too much dust, which is not recommended to breathe.

How to use a grinder?

Let's take a closer look at how to use a grinder when working with tiles:

The tile should fit vertically in a vice. Put on the diamond blade and then select the operating mode 1000-2000 rpm.
Remove the corner with the notched portion of the disc.
The tool should be positioned at an angle of 45 degrees (relative to the frontal plane of the tile).
Remove the excess with smooth touches, so that each time it leaves the surface in the thinnest layer, not reaching the edge of the outer side of the corner.
The edge (about 2 mm) must remain intact. You can mark this distance with a pencil.

At the second stage, a support plate is installed on the grinder. The sandpaper circle is placed in the center of the support plate. Now you can finish the edge, and then create the sharpest corner possible.

Electric tile cutter for sawing

As the name suggests, the tile cutter is a more highly specialized tool, which means that you can do better cutting of tiles with it. Of course, not everyone will buy it for one-time use. If we are talking about a high-quality model with additional functions, then this tool will be quite expensive. In addition, you can achieve really good results with experience, so you have to spend some time acquiring the necessary skills.

If we are talking about professional finishers, then they should have an electric tile cutter in their arsenal. Cutting tiles with it takes less time, and such a machine leaves less dust.

The tile cutter works in two modes:

for a straight drink;
for washed down at the desired angle.

It can be used to cut strips thinner than 5 mm, even from hard tiles. To avoid melting, water flows to the cutting site. It also immediately removes dust and debris.

Using a tile cutter

To learn how to work correctly with this tool, you need to follow a certain order of actions:

Masking tape is glued to the tile in place of the saw cut.
Mark the desired trim width on the tile using a pencil and ruler.
Place it on the instrument platform.
Press down on the tile and gently slide it over the disc. First you need to cut off the excess, and then grind the corner.
Be careful not to touch the glaze or the edges will look uneven. If, nevertheless, the surface decorative layer of the tile was touched, then with sufficient skills it can be sanded with emery.

How to achieve a perfectly right angle at the joint?

If you want to create a smooth joint, you will have to work as carefully as possible:

First, the first tile is attached using a building level. Its edge should slightly extend beyond the plane of the base corner.
The second side of the corner is then aligned. Each tile adhesive has its own hardening time, so much you are given to trim the resulting corner.
Following the same principle, subsequent tiles are glued. The main thing is that the vertical of the walls is initially maintained, otherwise it will be almost impossible to hide the defect from unsuccessful joints.

Keep in mind that the tiles become more fragile at the joints after the cuts. For this reason, this installation is usually not used on surfaces subject to high impact loads. It is especially rarely used when facing steps. So, when decorating street stairs, builders most often use metal corners, and sometimes they overlap tiles so that the upper module protrudes slightly above the side module.

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The greatest difficulty in laying tiles should be called the finishing of the inner corners, as well as the outer ones. Especially if you need to make a wash at 45 degrees. In this case, the main thing is to correctly choose a specific version of its implementation, as well as take into account possible errors.

Using a sander

Few people know how to make a corner with tiles of high quality and in a fairly short time, with the lowest financial costs. The most successful option for creating a 45 degree angle on a tile is to use an angle grinder equipped with a diamond disc. The blade is designed specifically for dry cutting. You should work with such tools carefully and with care so that the next one in the corners is successful.

If you do not have the skill to create a gash at 45 degrees, it is best to pre-practice, that is, take unnecessary tile elements and experiment on it. Cutting tiles at an angle is a very laborious process that requires skill and skill. Trial options will allow you to more accurately and efficiently perform work, that is, to properly train your hand.

Stages of work

The work is carried out in several stages:

First, the tile is placed on the edge so that the corner to be cut is perpendicular to the surface.
The angle of the ceramic tile when sewing is selected at 45 degrees. In this case, the work is carried out precisely with the back side of the tile - clay.
If irregularities appear, you can try to hide them using the same grinder. As a tool for grinding, an ordinary grinder can be used, on which a special disc is attached, with the possibility of fixing a round-shaped abrasive cloth of the corresponding roughness (Velcro circles, which can be easily replaced with new ones when grinding).

When the tile is correctly cut at a 45 degree angle, it will be finely cut and with little or no crevice. But even in this case, it will be extremely invisible. All noticeable places, tile joints at the corners, will be decorated in the best way.

Any tile of any modification can be suitable for work. The main thing is to preserve all the qualities and properties of the top decorative layer, glaze. Damage can be avoided not in the vicinity of such a surface. A distance of 2 mm will be sufficient.

If there are any irregularities formed at the corner when joining, you can use the one intended for the seams. With its help, all defects and errors are hidden. The tile seams in the corners will become almost invisible.

If you have doubts about the quality of the tile cut at 45 degrees, it is best to seek help from specialists with certain experience.

Working with a grinder with a gash under 45 is simple, but a disc selection is required. It will not be superfluous to consult a specialist. The main disadvantage is that a lot of dust is generated. It will not be superfluous to move to a room where it will be less influential, such as a balcony.

Tile cutter

Here we are already talking about professionals who are engaged in similar work on an ongoing basis. The most popular are two models from Feida:

Feida TC 200;
Feida TC 250.

Despite the fact that this is a production of Chinese companies, they have high quality and precision in cutting.

With their help, absolutely any corner of the tile is performed, which will be necessary for. Most often, it is 45 degrees that is popular.

Also among the firms, Einhell and Proton are distinguished by their reliability.

Many problems arise here when working with corrugated tiles, when the tile cutter touches the glaze part. It becomes chipped and "torn", which noticeably spoils the appearance. Tile work will usually be done by professionals. After all, no one will buy expensive equipment for personal use. These are extremely rare:

when arranging external corners;
when entering a specific room.

When ordering a service from a construction company, it is best to first clarify its status and experience in this area. It is not uncommon for a large number of tiles to be “destroyed”. Each nuance should be prescribed in advance in the contract to be concluded so that in the future there will be no problems during the proceedings.

The quality of the execution washed down at 45 degrees with the help of a professional will immediately be noticeable to everyone. In addition, the work is carried out in a short time, which allows you to start laying tiles almost immediately. Such a design of tile corners will be to the liking of every owner of the room in which the tiles will be glued.

Using sandpaper

This material most often comes to the rescue to hide preliminary inaccuracies, when the glaze is damaged or chips remain. In addition, there is another option for using sandpaper.

Instead of a professional tool and the need to preserve a layer of glaze, an incision is made on the face with a glass cutter. After that, on the reverse side, the grinder makes a cut in the form of the letter "V", which must be made across the entire width of the tile. All that remains is to break the element, and the remaining work is completed with sandpaper.

Some craftsmen are trying to cut down on labor costs by using only regular sandpaper. In this case, washing down the corners of the tiles at 45 degrees is done independently, monitoring the state of the clay and the glaze itself. If you overdo it, then the damage will touch the tile, therefore, you will have to spend money on the purchase of a similar material. The roughness of the sandpaper itself, which should vary, will also play a significant role.

For accurate alignment, two material options are suitable for creating a 45 degree bevel:

No. 40 and No. 60.
No. 40 and No. 80.

The first numbers will be used as a rough fit of the tiles, and the second ones to create a really flat and high quality surface as well as possible. Only after that, you can put the tiles on the corner without fear of criticism from the outside. Subject to the requirements and recommendations from experts when performing cuts at 45 degrees, there will be no questions about how to arrange the corners of the tiles. As a result, it will even be possible to say that the result is a tile without corners.

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