Cutting Aspect Metal Tiles

Note that it is not necessary to cut through the tile but to score it deeply with the knife.

Cutting aspect metal tiles. Cut and install all remaining tiles using the same steps described above. Map out and mark the cut using masking tape to cover the surface of the tile. Place another full tile against the wall and mark the cutting line where the tiles overlap. You should leave approximately a inch gap away from the wall.

This layout helps determine the pattern to install the. Page 3 of the aspect metal peel stick tile installation guide lists the recommended tools to cut the tiles. To successfully cut your self adhesive tiles you need to know the exact size of the piece that you need. This may mean a carbide blade or a diamond blade specifically.

Cut all metal tiles with a blade meant for metal. Bend the tile in half. Cut tile on line. Use your tape measure to get the exact dimensions of the gap.

Be sure to protect your eyes from damage by using protective eyewear or safety goggles. But i decided to pick up a new set of quality tin snips. To fit partial tiles lay the tile to be cut exactly over the last full tile. Cut the tile using the recommended cutting tools figure 9.

I placed a board inter the tile and started by putting the. Find answers to frequently asked questions about aspect peel and stick tiles in metal stone glass and wood. Page 5 has action photos for measuring and cutting the tiles. 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.

Cut the tile using a utility knife with the blade held at a 45 degree angle and pressing firmly onto the tile. Aspect says to use tin snips to cut their tiles. Take the cut tile to the work space and place it in its intended location ensuring it fits properly. This shows you how to cut them with minimal eff.

Every backsplash installation starts with a dry layout. When installing the aspect metal peel and stick backsplash tiles it will be required to cut them eventually. I was skeptical because saw blades are so effective and tin snips are me powered. Step 6 hold the tile in both hands with the cut between your hands.

But i found it much easier to use an oscillating tool to cut it with better accuracy. 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.