glass splashback what cutter? - TilersForums.com

[kilty55]

hi all,i have a glass splashback with 400 by 100 blur glass tiles coming up,,going to use mosaic fix on it but wanted to know if my marcrist blade would cut glass tiles or will it have the same effect as throwing a brick through a window?? do i need a seperate glass cutting blade and if so do they make blades for angle grinders for glass as this may be a cheaper option than a wet cutter blade? any help much appreciated

 

[grumpygrouter]

Will your dry cutter not cut them?

 

[kilty55]

not sure bout a dry cutter cutting them but for angled cuts ill need a wet or angle cutter anyway mate?

 

[grumpygrouter]

I have a glass blade for my Bricci. Cost a fortune!

 

[kilty55]

how much was it grumps?

 

[grumpygrouter]

Can't remember exactly, something like €120, but it is only a 150mm blade.

 

[Saltire69]

the glass blades for the plasplug should fit your grinder kilty. Think their 115mm. Not the greatest blades but cheap if just for 1 job. B&Q do them.

 

[DHTiling]

When doing L-curs etc with glass tiles you need plenty water....not advisable with a grinder......A good quality porcelain blade will cut glass no probs...or if you need to buy one then tradetiler should be able to get you a CVG blade from rubi..or if not then CTD can get them.....

Are those tiles for a kitchen...if so you need to check their suitability for usse behind a cooker.....and check what backing is on them as some require a different adhesive..

 

[kilty55]

dave would the marcrist blade do the job? all my cuters have them

 

[DHTiling]

Depending upon the tile backing then yes they do....but use plenty water and cut slow...if you push through to fast it will chip or even worse shell out ...

 

[Gazzer]

The marcrist blade had no problems with glass i have cut in the past and neither did the standard plasplugs wheel either. Marcrist was just a little quicker in cutting.

 

[kilty55]

should i wear protective clothind,,like gloves etc when working with glass is it likely to splinter off?

 

[kilty55]

good to hear that bout the marcrist blades saves a few quid for a blade for 1 job

 

[charlie1]

Your standard dimond blade will cut glass no probs , the problem you will have is the angle of the blade when cutting will allways cut more in to the back ok of the tile than the front removintg the backing on the tile. When tiling up to the extractor try and tile in behind rather than up to it, also you will be ble to dry cut no bither with an excellent finish.

 

[CJ]

Marcrist blades will cut glass tiles ok..........but if they have a coloured backing.........dry them as soon as you have done your cut.......the backing on SOME can bubble up a bit:yes: