Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Tiling - Circular cutting






The cutting of materials such as flooring, wall, roofing, or decking to create a curved surface, or to go around a circular/curved intersection of plumbing fixtures (for traps and shower points).

Objectives of circular cutting:
  • Easy working method
  • Good finishing
  • Avoiding damages
  • Good workmanship

Materials used in circular cutting:
  • Circular bit of various sizes (20mm,30mm,40mm,60mm 80mm,110mm,150mm and so on)
  • Drilling machine
  • Measurement tape and marker
  • Dust mask
  • Hearing plug
  • Safety goggles

Step by step work procedure
  • Do the required marking on the surface of the tiles.
  • Tiles are safely placed on a sand bed.
  • Cut the tiles using required size of circular drill bit and drilling machine. Applying the steady pressure on the tile slowly.
  • After completion of cutting edges of both the side of the tiles should be cleaned for using sponge/cloth.