woodbutcherbower said:
Next job on the horizon is an extensive bathroom remodel using 12mm porcelain tiles on the walls. My existing cutter/splitter is old and tired - and these tiles would just laugh at it. Enter the jewel-like Montolit 63P3;
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A few years back I bought a 28” long Ishi cutter (Made in Japan). I can attest to the fact that a good cutter is a pleasure to use. The 28” is no longer available, but the 25” is now $280.00–so not bargain basement but less than half the cost of the cheapest Montolit that they show.
I got it from Tiletools.com, and they are excellent vendors with a huge array of tile setting tools from stock. Very competitive.
I will mention this: If you want the cut edge to look like a factory rectified edge after installation, then get a large (about 9”) carborundum stone. A few quick swipes on the cut edge makes the cut look perfect after installation.
Note: Don’t try to make the entire edge look “rectified”, just that thin layer of porcelain. I hold the stone at about 45 degree angle while making the swipes. Fast, easy and worth the effort.
Everything you need for tile setting:
https://tiletools.com/
Note #2: I used a very realistic slate look tile (24” x 12”). It was heavily textured as you might expect in a realistic slate tile. I was a little worried that the texture would throw the cuts off, but the Ishi danced right through it. I expect your’s will have no problem either.
I chose the slate because the texture make it less slippery when you get out of the shower.
Some large format tiles also make 2” x 2” versions. I considered setting in a “floor mat” just outside the shower, but I tested the wet slate tiles and they were not slippery. Never use polished tile in a wet room, outside a shower, or adjacent to the tub. It is an invitation to a nasty fall.
Surprisingly, Tiletools.com does not carry the carborundum stones. I got mine from Lowes. Very cheap.
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