{"id":1556,"date":"2023-08-24T10:01:46","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T10:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lxhausys.com\/us\/blog\/?p=1556"},"modified":"2024-03-24T09:36:50","modified_gmt":"2024-03-24T09:36:50","slug":"how-to-cut-porcelain-tile-without-chipping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lxhausys.com\/us\/blog\/how-to-cut-porcelain-tile-without-chipping\/","title":{"rendered":"Cutting Porcelain Tile Without Chipping: Tips and Techniques"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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LX Hausys TERACANTO Cristallo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n

Cutting porcelain tile can be a difficult task for a trained professional with years of experience, so it is no surprise that DIYers may be hesitant to choose porcelain tiles for their next home project. Due to porcelain tiles\u2019 hardness and brittleness, it is prone to chipping, breaking, and cracking. However, by ensuring that you have the proper tools and following the techniques outlined in this guide, you will be ready to conquer your porcelain tile installation.<\/p>\n\n\n

Why is porcelain easy to cut among other materials?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Easy to cut material, porccelain tile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
Many people are drawn to porcelain tile when looking at flooring solutions because it is durable, easy to clean and maintain, and comes in a wide variety of designs. The use of fine clays and a process that fires them at a very high temperature creates a strong tile that can hold up under the heavy foot traffic of the busiest rooms in your home. This process also makes it resistant to scratching, chipping, and staining. In the rare case that a tile is damaged, choosing a through-bodied porcelain tile, such as LX Hausys<\/a>\u2019 <\/a> TERACANTO<\/a> collection with its thru vein technology, can help hide the imperfections. In these types of tiles, the color runs all the way through the tile instead of just the glazed top layer.<\/div>\n
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Porcelain tile is also easy to clean and maintain. Any spill can be simply wiped up, as it will not permeate into the tile due to the material\u2019s 0.5% or less absorption rate. The low absorption rate prevents the tile from becoming stained as well. Due to porcelain tiles\u2019 ability to be glazed over, there are innumerable designs to choose from.<\/div>\n
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What are tools for cutting porcelain tile?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Various tools for cutting porcelain tile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n

Below we will discuss the various tools you may use when cutting porcelain tiles and their benefits, including:<\/p>\n