How to Cut Ceramic Tiles with a Dremel Tool

Written By
Josh Nuttall
Josh Nuttall
Published: Apr 23, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Also, make a few trial cuts before cutting the tile needed to complete a tile installation or tile project.

Things You Will Need

  • Dremel tile cutting bit
  • Tape measure
  • Pencil
  • Safety glasses
  • Hearing protection
  • Power supply
    Dremel Tile Cutting Bit
  1. Place a Dremel tile cutting bit into the tool collet. Tighten the collet securely. Plug the tool into a power supply. Mark the tile where the cut needs to be made.

  2. Turn the tool to the "10" setting (25,000 to 35,000 RPM). Hold the tile securely. Use the cutting bit to drill a hole into the tile, and then follow the cut marking until the cut is finished.

  3. Turn the Dremel tool off. Unplug the Dremel tool. Apply adhesive to the tile and put it into place.

The Drip Cap

  • Dremel tools are versatile tools for cutting many types of materials, including ceramic tiles.
  • Place a Dremel tile cutting bit into the tool collet.
  • Use the cutting bit to drill a hole into the tile, and then follow the cut marking until the cut is finished.
Josh Nuttall

Josh surprisingly found himself as an English Literature major one day after planning on becoming a doctor for most of his life. He graduated with a BS from Utah Valley University in April 2003.

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