Cutting Aspect Metal Tiles

This layout helps determine the pattern to install the.

Cutting aspect metal tiles.

To fit partial tiles lay the tile to be cut exactly over the last full tile. Step 6 hold the tile in both hands with the cut between your hands. Note that it is not necessary to cut through the tile but to score it deeply with the knife. Page 3 of the aspect metal peel stick tile installation guide lists the recommended tools to cut the tiles.

Cut the tile using the recommended cutting tools figure 9. This may mean a carbide blade or a diamond blade specifically. This shows you how to cut them with minimal eff. Be sure to protect your eyes from damage by using protective eyewear or safety goggles.

I was skeptical because saw blades are so effective and tin snips are me powered. Bend the tile in half. But i found it much easier to use an oscillating tool to cut it with better accuracy. The representative from aspect that i spoke with suggested a 60 80 tooth blade that can cut through steel if you go the route of using a miter saw but they highly recommended using tin snips.

But i decided to pick up a new set of quality tin snips. You should leave approximately a inch gap away from the wall. Aspect says to use tin snips to cut their tiles. Cut all metal tiles with a blade meant for metal.

Cut tile on line. I placed a board inter the tile and started by putting the. Cut and install all remaining tiles using the same steps described above. When you get to the edge of a room you will have a gap that needs to be covered with a partial self adhesive tile.

Page 5 has action photos for measuring and cutting the tiles. Place another full tile against the wall and mark the cutting line where the tiles overlap. Take the cut tile to the work space and place it in its intended location ensuring it fits properly. To successfully cut your self adhesive tiles you need to know the exact size of the piece that you need.

Map out and mark the cut using masking tape to cover the surface of the tile. Tips on cutting installing metal tile backsplash layout. Every backsplash installation starts with a dry layout. Find answers to frequently asked questions about aspect peel and stick tiles in metal stone glass and wood.

Cut the tile using a utility knife with the blade held at a 45 degree angle and pressing firmly onto the tile. Use tube adhesive for cut pieces of aspect that are less than a third of a full tile.