A wet tile saw is a small stationary power saw used to cut ceramic, porcelain, and stone tile. The parts of a wet tile saw can differ a bit, depending on the manufacturer’s design, but most of the basic DIY-level wet saws resemble small table saws. As the tile clears the blade, turn off the saw and wait for the blade to fully stop before removing the tile from the bed of the saw.
A wet saw has a pump that sprays water onto the tile as you’re cutting. We’ll show you how to fill the saw with water, prep for the cut, and even feed the tile through the blade. After a few tries you’ll be cutting tiles with a wet saw like a pro.
A wet tile saw resembles a table saw, or a miter saw in many ways. A wet tile saw has an entirely different blade when compared to a standard saw. Unlike a miter saw blade that has teeth, a wet tile saw uses a diamond-encrusted disc that makes friction cuts through ceramics, porcelain and tiles.
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How messy is a wet tile saw?
Every wet saw has some degree of over spray when cutting. The water hits the blade, hits the tile and often makes a mess. This is especially a pain when you are cutting inside. In this video we go over the plans we utilized from the DIY Tile Guy in order to limit the mess we make when we use our wet saw.
What is better a wet saw or a tile cutter?
Compared to tile cutters, wet saws are best for large projects. You can cut tile faster, easier, and with more precision than manual tile cutters. The only price to pay is the set up and preparation of the working area. Wet saws are recommended for large rooms or rooms with complicated floor plans.