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how do you suggest cutting a round hole in existing ceramic floor tile bear 04-21-2008
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Posted by RicodJour on April 22, 2008, 10:29 am
>
> Hey thanks to all for the great suggestions. I bought the 4 inch
> diamond blade for a grinder but the idea of drilling holes interests
> me. I may just try that first as the diamond wheel can always be
> returned.

Diamond wheels on grinders are incredibly useful. Keep it.

> I thought about trying to use a chisel and break it but the hole must
> cross two 13=94 tile and although it will be hidden by the cabinet, it
> is within about 4=94 of the cabinet edge and I worry about cracking the
> tile where it is exposed.

Use the angle grinder to cut a straight line across the tile under the
cabinet, then chisel out what you don't want.

R

Posted by EXT on April 22, 2008, 8:08 am
In my experience most floor tiles are so hard that masonry bits and
non-diamond tools will not work reliably if at all.


> on 4/21/2008 10:40 AM bear said the following:
>> I'm in need of a six inch round hole in ceramic floor tile for a cook
>> top vent system. It is under a cabinet so neatness or exactness is not
>> critical. I only have one to do so would rather not invest a lot into
>> it.
>>
>> Is the dry diamond wheel on a grinder the best way to go or are there
>> better suggestions?
>>
>> Thanks for your input.
>>
>> Ted
>>
> One of the ads for the Rotozip saw has it cutting a hole in wall tile.
> Perhaps it will work on floor tile as well.
>
> --
>
> Bill
> In Hamptonburgh, NY
> To email, remove the double zeroes after @


Posted by Kyle on April 22, 2008, 10:27 am
> on 4/21/2008 10:40 AM bear said the following:> I'm in need of a six inch
round hole in ceramic floor tile for a cook
> > top vent system. It is under a cabinet so neatness or exactness is not
> > critical. I only have one to do so would rather not invest a lot into
> > it.
>
> > Is the dry diamond wheel on a grinder the best way to go or are there
> > better suggestions?
>
> > Thanks for your input.
>
> > Ted
>
> One of the ads for the Rotozip saw has it cutting a hole in wall tile.
> Perhaps it will work on floor tile as well.
>
> --
>
> Bill
> In Hamptonburgh, NY
> To email, remove the double zeroes after @

The bit used on a Roto-Zip isn't really strong enough to go through
the much-thicker floor tile. I know from (unfortunate) personal
experience. What I would recommend is using a 5" diamond-edge circular
saw to cut a square hole 6" on a side. If your personal saw isn't
powerful enough, rent one from the local tool rental shop. Believe me,
it's worth the investment of time and money. It will also make the
cleanest cut with the least chance of cracking or otherwise damaging
the tile beyond the cut area.

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