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Hi everyone. Tiling my bathroom first time and going well so far! 600x300 ceramics on walls and plan 600x600 porc on floor.
I’ve borrowed a QEP Big Clinker and it’s cut 300mm fine so far, no failed cuts out of about 8-9 I’ve done. HOWEVER I tried to cut long ways 600mm and tiles kept cracking! I’ve burned through 4 or 5 tiles (my entire wastage allowance basically) trying to no avail. Tile seems to crack in a V where the pads sit when I press down. Tired slow pressure, tried hard and fast, tried scoring harder etc. This cutter does not seem to like 600mm. It’s barely used.
What am I doing wrong and is there a better method. Or should I just lump it and buy a proper branded (Rubi/Monolit etc) for £3-400 and will that perform better?! Or is it my amateur technique (no issues with cutting short way 300mm).
Ps got so much advise and tips from this site so far so thanks!
ps any comments on my tiling from the pic welcome always looking to improve!
I’ve borrowed a QEP Big Clinker and it’s cut 300mm fine so far, no failed cuts out of about 8-9 I’ve done. HOWEVER I tried to cut long ways 600mm and tiles kept cracking! I’ve burned through 4 or 5 tiles (my entire wastage allowance basically) trying to no avail. Tile seems to crack in a V where the pads sit when I press down. Tired slow pressure, tried hard and fast, tried scoring harder etc. This cutter does not seem to like 600mm. It’s barely used.
What am I doing wrong and is there a better method. Or should I just lump it and buy a proper branded (Rubi/Monolit etc) for £3-400 and will that perform better?! Or is it my amateur technique (no issues with cutting short way 300mm).
Ps got so much advise and tips from this site so far so thanks!
ps any comments on my tiling from the pic welcome always looking to improve!