The most necessary tool in the work of a tiler is a tile cutter. Before you start facing the surface, you need to decide on his choice. There are 3 types of tile cutters:
- mechanical;
- electric;
- manual.
Manufacturers of this type of tool a huge amount. It is important not to spend money for nothing, but to get a quality model. Your attention to the selection of the best tile cutters, a brief overview of the advantages and disadvantages and the assessment of professionals on a 10-point scale.
The best mechanical tile cutters
Mechanical tile cutters are simple in design and easy to operate. The mechanism consists of the following elements:
- Base (bed)
- Carriage with handle
- Guides
- Paw
- Cutting roller
Sometimes for smoothness of the course of the carriage equip it with bearings. The main disadvantage of a manual tile cutter is the limitation on tile size. You can not cut a fragment longer than the bed, it just does not fit on it. There are also restrictions on the thickness of the tile - more than 20 mm will be very difficult to cut. As for the benefits, there are a lot of them:
- Compactness.
- Low weight.
- No need for electricity.
- Safety in the work for the master.
- The relative cheapness of the tool.
As for the best manufacturers of manual tile cutters, then the professionals are unanimous, advising first of all Sigma, then more budget Rubi and Montolit.
Consider the best copies of manual tile cutters in terms of technical characteristics.
Sigma 2A3 (Tecnica series, length 51 cm)
Average price in the Russian Federation: 9100 rub.
Quite a compact and lightweight tool, taking into account the set of its functionality. In series 2, the cutting systems are “from oneself” (for Russian masters) and “over” (for Europeans). By the way, the European system allows you to cut tiles faster and better.
Advantages:
The tile cutter is equipped with a special high precision ruler. It is fixed at any angle from left to right and from right to left. The carriage is equipped with a ball bearing system, which ensures smooth running of the cutting mechanism. The working base is equipped with springs - it is very convenient to work with fine ceramics.
Disadvantages:
Sigma tile cutters are expensive. But in any case, it is a great tool for occasional work as an amateur, and for the permanent master.
From reviews about tile cutter Sigma 2A3:
"Y me Sigma technique on 51 cm (2A3 like). It is necessary to get used to the handle - it did not seem very convenient, and it cuts itself completely. On long cuts, porcelain stoneware sometimes gives a chip on the edge (it has not figured out the reason for what is happening - it is exactly the same chip), and ceramic tile cuts only the way! Slightly more than a centimeter strips cut."
"I am not a VIP master, but I work as Sigma. For it is learned by experience that it is better to buy a good tool rather than constantly striving for cheap china."
Evaluation: 10
Rubi Pocket 40 (Standard series)
Average price in the Russian Federation: 2320 rub.
Such a tile cutter can be advised to the owner of the house for tiling a bath or laying tile in the kitchen. As a tool for earnings, it is unlikely to fit. Cutting length - 42 mm, maximum depth - 12 mm.
Advantages:
The minimum weight (2.9 kg). The bed consists of a metal base and two folding plastic parts, creating additional cushioning. The guides are made of chrome steel, coated with an anti-corrosion compound. The carriage moves smoothly, the foot is wide enough to break the tile along the cut. The cost of the tool is very attractive.
Disadvantages:
Limit the depth of cut. For example, it is not possible to process the clinker tiles on such a machine.
From reviews on tile cutter Rubi Pocket 40 Standard:
"Ruby may not be a fountain, but his money is doing his best."
Rating: 7.
Matrix 600x16 mm with ballerina
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Price for RF: varies from 1,500 to 3,000 rubles.
Perhaps one of the most budget options for "home" tile cutter. The design is simple and concise.
Advantages:
In the configuration there is a ballerina for the eruption of figured holes in the tile. The length of the bed 600 mm, this is enough for the implementation of any plans for the design of the bathroom. Carbide roller cope with tile thickness up to 16 mm. The tool frame is durable, which ensures the durability of the tool.
Disadvantages:
Ballerina bad cuts through thick tiles. It is also difficult to cut a thin tile fragment on such a tile cutter, chipping and fracturing of the material are possible.
From reviews about the tile cutter Matrix:
“If you don’t cut porcelain stoneware and the cut joint closes, I take the Matrix - it is easier, and it takes less space”
Rating: 6
Bison expert monorail on bearings 33193-50 _z01
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Average price in the Russian Federation: 3200 rub.
Hand tile cutters with one guide are gaining in popularity. It is easier and faster to work with monorail tools than with standard tile cutters with 2 guides. The cut is the most accurate and “clean”.
Advantages:
Ergonomically shaped cutter handle, comfortable, easy to move along a solid monorail. Thanks to the ball-bearing mechanism, the master will have to put a minimum of effort in the work. On the basis there is a ruler for marking tiles right on the frame.
Disadvantages:
Not yet detected.
Rating: not defined - there are not enough reviews about this model. But in the rating of the Bison cutter, we included it because of very interesting technical characteristics.
Sturm 1072-TC-500-1
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Average price in the Russian Federation: 850 rub.
You can say simply about this tile cutter: “It also cuts for such money!”. The tool is the simplest in construction. For fans of brevity and beginner masters.
Advantages:
You will not find cheaper. No special skills required. Plus - the length of the bed 500 mm. Comfortable handle, sturdy foot for breaking. The guides are polished, so the carriage moves easily and quickly.
Disadvantages:
Thick tiles will not cut. You may have to change the cutter often (quickly getting dull).
From the Sturm 1072-TC-500-1 tile cutter reviews:
"out of the box" the device is not suitable for operation, the motor shaft is not perpendicular to the cutting plane, the beating of the disk in both planes, only the bricks are cut with a native disk. disc for ceramics. In general, after finalizing the device is quite suitable for one-time work with ceramic tiles .. "
Rating: 6.
Top electric burners
Electric tile cutters are intended, as a rule, for professional work. With their help, you can cut off a strip of any width, which cannot be said about mechanical tools (their capabilities are usually limited to 30 - 40 mm). Any configurations (except curved ones) are cut out by an electric machine, so accuracy in work will be maximized.
Equipment:
- Platform
- Disc with protective cover
- Engine
- Water supply system
These are the main components. Different manufacturers manufacturers equipment may vary slightly. The principle of operation of the tool is similar to the grinder. But there are a number of advantages:
- No dust when cutting
- Perfect cut line
- Safety in operation
- Almost unlimited depth of cut (but not more than the size of the disk itself, of course)
Discover the popular electric tile cutters.
Practice 1872 - a good tile cutter for beginners.
Average price in the Russian Federation: 4 350 rub.
Immediately make a reservation that this tool is useful for beginners to “fill” the hand. Professionals, it will be mostly annoying minor breakdowns and modifications in the course of operation.
Advantages:
Simple design, relatively light weight. To supply water using a conventional tray, in which the disk is dipped. There also remains all the dust in liquid form. The work surface is smooth, the tile slides well along it. And, of course, the price - power tools are inexpensive.
Disadvantages:
You should not hope for ideally equal cut, chips on a tile surface are also possible. The engine can "beat", it is necessary to correct this factory flaw.
Rating: 6
Husqvarna TS 66 R - the best electric tile cutter for professionals
Average price in the Russian Federation: 23 700 rub.
The tile cutter is suitable for professional use perfectly. Will serve you for many years, amenable to easy "tuning." Cuts exactly with minimal chipping.
Advantages:
The tile cutter is equipped with a convenient table on strong legs, so when working there is no need to crawl on your knees (legs are removable). Water is pumped to a circular saw. Moreover, the water flow can be adjusted. The saw moves on a rail mounted above the bed. This is convenient because the cutting process is easier to control. Maneuvering the lifting cutting tool along the guide is easy, "listens" to the master's hand.
Disadvantages:
The package does not include the line, but they can be installed independently on the factory stops. A little water is sprayed during operation.
Rating: 10
Biber OS-800
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Average price: 4 750 rub.
It is considered a professional tool. Comes complete with storage case and easy carrying. It processes ceramics, porcelain tiles, clinkers, natural stone. Maximum cutting depth 34 mm.
Advantages:
With this machine, accurate and clear cuts are obtained that do not require further processing. The surface can be used under a slope marked by a graduated scale for the convenience of angular cuts. The bed is smooth, does not rust.
Disadvantages:
The engine may eventually begin to "act up". Water is slightly sprayed during operation. You also need to monitor the feed rate of the tile, otherwise get chipped in the cut.
Rating: 8
Corvette 460
Photo: www.korvet.su
Average price: 3 100 rub.
Compact tile cutter. The design is simple: the surface, saw, engine and bath with water. Water consumption is minimal.
Advantages:
Equipped with 2 comfortable rulers. The engine works "like a clock," no beating and loosening of the shafts are observed. In the process, no noise. Relatively inexpensive.
Disadvantages:
Chips on the tile after cutting are possible. It is necessary to try to feed the tile under the disc slowly, then the cut will be more accurate. Fragile plastic components.
Rating: 7
Rubi ND-180-BL - a good inexpensive electric tile cutter
Photo: rubi-shop.ru
Average price: 6 300 rub.
Good tool for professional use. Externally it looks great, easy to transport. Ideal cuts tile and gres.
Advantages:
Works quietly, water is not splashing. The motor is quite powerful. It is possible to operate this unit quite successfully for several years, only it will be necessary to correct a little.
Disadvantages:
The shiny surface of the desktop will be so beautiful not long before the first tile. Wheels in the factory configuration of rather dubious quality. However, when they are replaced - get the perfect cut.
Rating: 9
The best manual tile cutters
There are 2 types of hand tile cutters: nippers and roller cutters. With the help of pliers, you can form curved holes in the tile. Even cut them, of course, do not. As for the roller cutter, it is ideal for domestic use: it takes up no more space than a felt-tip pen, is safe to use, costs “3 kopecks”.
Bieber 55521
Average price: 70 rub.
Plitkorez-pencil, length 200 mm, weight about 150 gr.
Advantages:
Convenient to use, strong body, durable cutting element. On the other hand, a breaker is mounted to the tile cutter. That is, the principle of operation is as follows: a cut is marked on the tile, held with a blade, broken off with a staple.
Disadvantages:
Thick tile cut unrealistic, a thin strip too. In general, the instrument of domestic character, unsuitable for professional work.
Rating: 10 (in its category the best option).
Which tile cutter is better to buy?
It all depends on why you need it. If you make a living laying tile, then take all 3 types, such costs in any case will pay off.If you work from time to time - get a quality electric tile cutter. And for homework quite inexpensive manual tool.
