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Smart choice Better work
Practical guides to choosing tools and preparing tile work.
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A 60×120 tile: the format does not tell you the required cutting length
The same tile may need a line parallel to its shorter edge, along its long side or corner to corner. Calculate the complete line before choosing a tool.
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A 43° tile edge: what to confirm before bevelling
Separate the finished piece dimensions from edge preparation and record the material, face, edge, corner partner and applicable instructions.
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Narrow tile strips: how to plan a trial that tells you something
Record the material, thickness, width, length, method and full edge condition instead of claiming one minimum width for every tile.
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Automatic tile-saw feed: what the machine does and what the operator does
See what automatic head travel covers and what still requires measurement, positioning, supervision and checking for each tile.
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Before a long rail cut: what to check before the first score
Check the material, surface, line, reach, support and work area before placing a rail system on a large-format slab.
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Tile cuts at the wall: plan the layout before you cut
Left with a narrow strip at the wall? Compare layouts, include grout joints and build a cut list before setting up your tile cutter. A worked example.
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How to choose a tile cutter for your work
Match the cutting method and working length to your material. Compare Puppy, BumbleBee, BigDog and SmartRail, and understand the separate roles of Bevelo and Tile Stand.
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Scored straight — broke off line
The scoring wheel followed the line. The break didn’t. Before the next attempt, check the tile, the score and the cutter setup.
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