Metal face tiles................ - TilersForums.com

[Andy Allen]

Will a wet cutter cut these metal tiles, got a kitchen to do and wondering about getting round the sockets, and what's the best grout to use...

 

[Dumbo]

Now this is one my petty hates at the moment bloomin mosaics from topps tiles glass tiles with the odd random metal faced one put in here and there . Last one I looked at I just thought no , not happening .

 

[Andy Allen]

There all metal face...!

 

[Dumbo]

I realise but just venting

 

[Qwerty]

I find a continuous rim blade in my grinder cuts them.

 

[Andy Allen]

Grout 3000 alright with them ??

 

[Qwerty]

I always prefer Mapei UCP with glass or metal mosaics. Sets up firmer in the joint and goes off quicker. Less grittier too

 

[Old Mod]

Ardex FS grout Andy, very fine and smooth, doesn’t normally scratch metal.
I’ve also used ultra thin aluminium cutting blade on a grinder to cut them.
Make sure you test a piece first Andy, sometimes they can tarnish cos of the heat generated by disc.
And some can not be cut at all.
Porcelanosa do a metal mosaic that can’t actually be cut. You have to make them fit the space.
I’d try to open and close sheets as much as possible to avoid as much cutting as possible.

 

[Blunt Tool]

Will a wet cutter cut these metal tiles, got a kitchen to do and wondering about getting round the sockets, and what's the best grout to use...

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I right on my hands all the time aswell! Last metal mosaics I tried to cut tarnished with the heat, wet cut them and was fine. I used Bal mm nice and fine

 

[Andy Allen]

Not really my cup of tea, client like it though..