TOP—7. The best tile cutters (electric, manual) for the home. Rating 2021!

A tile cutter is the most primitive and at the same time necessary tool for working with ceramic tiles and porcelain stoneware. With its help, you can make a cutting line efficiently, easily and relatively quickly. What are the criteria for choosing a tile cutter? – let's look at this issue in more detail.

Principle of operation

Manual tile cutters are mechanical tools.
Their operating principle is similar to a glass cutter. The tools are compact in size and light in weight. They are easy to carry. The material is carved by a protruding roller, which is driven manually using a special handle. It is mounted on a carriage mounted on the tile cutter bed.

Pressing the handle creates a roller load on the material being processed, which leads to its breaking along the cutting line. The horizontal movement of the roller is ensured by a rail mechanism mounted on the frame.

It may consist of:

From an I-beam.

2 parallel tubes.

The material to be processed for cutting is placed on the base of the bed, equipped with special shock-absorbing pads. The tile cutter itself must stand on a hard surface while working. During cutting, the roller rubs against the material, causing it to heat up. To cool it and prevent dust formation during operation, tile cutters are equipped with water reservoirs. Some models are equipped with a rotating ruler.

Classification

Tile cutters produced by manufacturers are divided according to their operating principle into:

Roller.

Bearing.

Roller tools are used for cutting piece tiles at right or arbitrary angles. After securing the tiles to the rubberized base of the bed, a roller with a cutting mechanism under pressure is guided along the cutting line. In professional tools, the cutting mechanism is driven by bearings mounted on guide rails.

Expert opinion

Torsunov Pavel Maksimovich

The use of radial bearing designs significantly increases tool life and improves tool quality and productivity. Each type of tool has its own technical characteristics, including the cutting range. Manual tile cutters can cut material with a thickness of 4 to 20 mm.

Criteria for choosing a tile cutter

Despite the different types of such tools, they all solve the same problem - cutting facing material.

Let's consider the criteria by which tile cutters are selected.

Electric tile cutters

When choosing an electric version of a tile cutter, you need to pay attention to the following criteria:

Electric motor power. The best option is from 800 W, but more is possible.
Disk rotation speed. For a good device it will be from 11 thousand revolutions and above.
Motor placement. This setting may affect the device itself. If the motor is placed at the bottom, the device is more compact in size. If the motor is located at the top, then the device has increased cutting accuracy.
Dimensions of the cutting disc. This parameter determines the size of the furrow. The best option for cutting facing material is an 18 mm disc.
Possibility of cutting at an angle. 45 degrees, 90 degrees - only professional equipment can cut this way.
Build quality. The less vibration, the more accurate the tile cutting will be.
Length and depth of cut. For a good tool, these parameters are 500 and 40 mm, respectively.

When choosing an electric tool, a potential buyer who has taken into account all the criteria can only be advised to avoid purchasing equipment at a discount - this could result in a defect. It’s better to pay a little more, but you can get high-quality equipment.

Electric tile cutters need to be searched according to certain criteria

Manual tile cutters

Let's consider the main criteria that are taken into account when choosing:

Criterion	Description
Frame strength	The thicker the frame, the more “hardy” it will be. The handle and lever are made of high strength material.
Machine length	Depending on the tile cutter model, it varies from 100 to 750 mm. You need to take a tool of medium or longer than medium length so that you can work with tiles of any size.
Smoothness of the mechanism	The presence of bearings in the design of the tile cutter will allow the roller to slide across the surface. The more there are, the smoother the move will be.

If you take into account the above criteria, then finding a manual tile cutter will not be difficult.

Important! A manual tile cutter with a protractor will allow you to cut the material at a specific angle.

It’s quite easy to choose a manual tile cutter

Video - Manual tile cutter: how to choose and use

TOP 7 popular models

When choosing a tool for work, you can be guided by ratings. They are compiled based on the opinions of specialists working with them.

Bison 33193-80

The model is simple in design and easy to use. Her weight is 10.4 kg. This provides the structure with the stability necessary for operation. The main purpose of the Bison is domestic use. The model is designed for cutting porcelain tiles and ceramic tiles. Working thickness range from 0.5 to 1.6 cm.

Advantages:

Reinforced design.
Small dimensions.
Low price.

Flaws:

No desktop.
Cannot cut stone.

The model has a 3-year warranty. The average cost is 5.6 thousand rubles. Country of origin: Russia.

Dmitry B. review:
A reliable machine for its price. The set includes a bag. The disadvantage is rapid wear of the cutting roller.

Encore 3660

Cheap compact machine. Model weight 2 kg. Encor 3660 is designed for cutting ceramic tiles. Equipped with a high-quality cutting roller. It has a reliable base and a flat working surface. The rubber coated handle ensures safety during operation.

Advantages:

The machine ensures threading of the material without chipping.
Low price.
Light weight.

Flaws:

When working with a tile cutter, physical effort is required.
Small cutting depth up to 6 mm.

Average cost 880 rub. Country of origin: China.

Nikita G. review:
The machine requires caution when operating. May break the tile rather than cut it.

Montolit Masterpiuma 63P3

The machine can be used in everyday life and professional activities. Designed for cutting porcelain stoneware and ceramic tiles. The model is equipped with a floating handle. This greatly simplifies the work process. The tile cutter produces an even cut. The design includes additional devices: ruler, protractor, etc.

Advantages:

Small mass.
Spare rollers included.

Has the ability to cut diagonally.

The disadvantages include the difficulty of adjusting the cutting.

The average cost is 22 thousand rubles.

Oleg M. review:
I have been working with this model of tile cutter for 3 years. Rating 5. Country of origin: Italy.

Rubi Star-61

Multifunctional machine. Designed for cutting all types of tiles, including tiles and mosaics. The model has a reinforced base and an additional bed for laying material. It can accommodate cutters of different diameters. This allows. Maneuver when cutting with the size of the tile.

Advantages:

Smooth cut.
Shock-absorbing base.

Stable design.

The average cost is 6.6 thousand rubles. Country of origin: China.

Vladislav M. review:
Reliable machine. Gives a quality cut. The set includes a bag.

Bars 87590

Monorail machine. Designed for cutting ceramic tiles. The carriage is located on 2 bearings. A ruler is provided to set dimensions. The material of manufacture is aluminum. The handle is reinforced. Weight 10.5 kg.

Advantages:

Affordable price.
Compactness.

Possibility of cutting ceramic tiles and porcelain stoneware.

Disadvantage: small cutting depth.

The average cost is 4.4 thousand rubles. Country of origin: Russia.

Alexander U. review:
I am pleased with the performance of the tool. Simple and reliable to use.

SIGMA 2A3

Lightweight, compact, multifunctional tool. The machine has 2 cutting systems. Designed for professional use. Provides fast and high-quality cutting.

Advantages:

Availability of a high precision ruler.
Smooth ride.

Suitable for working with thin ceramics.

The disadvantages include the high cost of the tool.

The average cost is 9 thousand rubles.

Mikhail Sh. review:
I use a tile cutter for tiles of various thicknesses. Gives a quality cut. Reliable at work.

MATRIX 600X16 mm with ballerina

The machine has a simple design and a durable frame. Reliable in operation. The design has a ballerina for cutting shaped holes in the tiles. Designed for professional work.

Advantages:

Carbide roller.
Compactness.

Affordable price.
Wide functionality.

Disadvantage: the ballerina does not cut through thick tiles.

The average cost is 2.5 thousand rubles.

Andrey K. review:
Lightweight, convenient tool. Cuts porcelain tiles well.

Rating of the best tile cutters

Photo	Name	Rating	Price
TOP 8 electric tile cutters
#1		Interskol OM-115/1300	⭐ 99 / 100	Find out the price
#2		DeWALT DWC410	⭐ 98 / 1001 - voice	Find out the price
#3		Bort BHK-110-S	⭐ 97 / 100	Find out the price
#4		DIAM ML-620/1.1	⭐ 97 / 1001 - voice	Find out the price
#5		ELITECH PE 1000/92Р	⭐ 96 / 1001 - voice	Find out the price
#6		PATRIOT TC 600	⭐ 95 / 100	Find out the price
#7		Denzel TCD 180 C-1	⭐ 94 / 100	Find out the price
#8		BISON EP-180-600N	⭐ 92 / 1001 - voice	Find out the price
TOP 8 manual/mechanical tile cutters
#1		MONTOLIT Masterpiuma 63P3	⭐ 99 / 100	Find out the price
#2		RUBI Speed-62 N	⭐ 97 / 1002 — votes	Find out the price
#3		Battipav Basic Plus 60	⭐ 97 / 100	Find out the price
#4		BOSCH PTC 640	⭐ 96 / 100	Find out the price
#5		FIT 16460	⭐ 95 / 1002 — votes	Find out the price
#6		MTX 87689	⭐ 95 / 100	Find out the price
#7		BARS 87590	⭐ 94 / 100	Find out the price
#8		Irwin Duplex T005616	⭐ 92 / 1001 - voice	Find out the price

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How to cut tiles: step-by-step instructions

Step 1. Work begins by installing the machine on a hard surface.
Step 2. Mark the cutting line on the front side of the material.
Step 3. The tile is laid on the working surface and rests against the far side of the machine, after which the cut line is adjusted.
Step 4. The cutter handle moves towards itself.
Step 5. The cutter is drawn along the cutting line.
Step 6. Press the lever to break the tile at the location of the furrow.

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