CERAMIC FLOOR TILES BLOG OF TTTiles.com

Wet Saw

If you have a lot of cutting to perform it is advisable that you rent a wet saw. A wet saw is easy to use, but I would ask for directions from the r[FONT-FACE=Arial][/FONT-FACE]ental yard. The extra expense for a wet saw rental is worth every penny.
Nippers
Tile Nippers

Tile nippers are used to cut small curves and unusual shapes to fit tile into tight areas. Nippers work by biting off small bits of tile at a time.
To use a tile nipper, mark the area on the tile you wish to remove. Next take the tile nippers and remove small bits from the tile until you reach the line and have completely removed the area.
Coping Saw Coping Saw

A coping saw is a fine wire time saw that can be used for cutting very delicate cuts. For example if you need to make a ninety degree angle on a tile near a corner, a coping saw would be the tool of choice.
The use of a coping saw is very similar to using any other hand held saw. Make sure you hold the saw steady and do not force the blade on to the tile. Let the blade do the cutting.

What Tools are Required?

1. Tiles - Both full tiles and trim tile
2. Tile Spacers
3. Setting material- thin set, mastic or adhesive
4. Sanded Grout for grout joints over 1/8 inch.
Non-sanded or wall grout for joints
5. Level
6. Rags
7. Sponges-get several large sponges
8. Notched trowel
9. Grout Float
10. Tape measure
11. Rubber mallet
12. Hammer
13. Putty knife
14. Several Buckets
15. Safety glasses
16. Knee pads for floor work
17. Tile cutter- these can be rented
18. Square
19. Tile nippers
20. Pliers