Straight, repetitive cuts on ceramic or porcelain tiles are best done with a wet saw; small or occasional straight cuts can be handled quickly by a manual tile cutter; curves, holes, and ultra‑hard materials call for a diamond‑blade angle grinder or rotary tool; and for nibbling irregular shapes, tile nippers are ideal. Best practices—like scoring before snapping, water cooling to reduce dust and chipping, and feeding slowly—ensure clean, precise results. For high‑volume or professional work, Wandeli’s automatic electric cutters Use: Straight cuts on ceramic or softer porcelain How it works: Score with a carbide wheel, then snap along the line Pros: Portable, inexpensive, dust‑free Cons: Only straight cuts; not for very hard tile Use: Straight cuts in ceramic, porcelain, stone, marble How it works: Water‑cooled diamond blade slices with minimal chipping Pros: Very clean edges; handles hard materials; large batches Cons: Higher cost; needs water hookup and space Use: Straight, L‑shaped, or curved cuts on hard tiles (porcelain, stone) How it works: Handheld grinder with a diamond blade, optionally water‑fed Pros: Versatile; cuts curves and notches Cons: Dusty if dry; requires steady hand and safety gear Use: Small holes (pipes), decorative shapes, fine detail cuts How it works: Diamond‑coated bits grind or drill at low speed Pros: Precise; great for inlays and notches Cons: Slow for straight cuts; small capacity Use: Irregular edges, small curves, enlarging cut‑outs How it works: “Nibbles” away small pieces after scoring Pros: Inexpensive; excellent for mosaics and detail work Cons: Labor‑intensive; rough edge that may need sanding 1. Manual Tile Cutter
2. Wet Tile Saw
3. Angle Grinder with Diamond Blade
4. Rotary Tool (Dremel)
5. Tile Nippers
6. Choosing the Right Tool
Tile Type Straight Cuts Curveshttps://www.wandelimachine.comHoles Best for Small Jobs Hard Tiles
Ceramichttps://www.wandelimachine.comglazed Manual cutter Nippershttps://www.wandelimachine.comrotary Manual cutter Angle grinder
Porcelainhttps://www.wandelimachine.comstone Wet saw Angle grinder