Title: How to Cut Tile on the Wall | Home Guides | SF Gate
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Content: How to Cut Tile on the Wall | Home Guides | SF Gate
How to Cut Tile on the Wall
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By Tim Anderson
Remodeling an existing tile installation on a wall isn’t the ideal scenario in which homeowners want to find themselves, but it is something most do-it-yourselfers run into in at least one room over the years. Whether you need to repair a tile or mount a towel bar or some other feature, there are moments when you will need to cut through existing wall tile without removing an entire wall. There are a number of modern tools you can use, depending on the circumstance. 1
Measure for your cutout to determine how much tile you need to remove. Choose the proper tool for the job. For example, cut holes with a core bit; remove large sections of tile with a handheld circular saw; cut singular pieces and odd-sized cuts with a rotary tool. 2
Cut a hole in a tile by placing the pilot section of the core bit at the center of your cutout. Pull the trigger on the drill and apply pressure to the drill bit to push it into the face of the tile.