Tile Saw Introduction

Tile saw products are becoming so popular that it's difficult to imagine a present day house being made and finished without their use. Easy availability in a variety of colors and patterns make granite tile saws an ideal choice for having bright and aesthetically designed interiors.

Marble, having been used since centuries, competes with granite for its beauty. Apart from being an excellent medium for sculpture and art, its rich luster and light color, coupled with its cooling effect encourages its use as a flooring material and washroom applications.

Followed by granite and marble are ceramic tile saws. Being non-porous and hard these last long. Compared to other mediums it's economical and hypoallergenic, the characteristics ideally needed for places prone to gems and bacteria.

That's why you see them so often in kitchens, countertops and washrooms. The polished surface of ceramic tile saw is helpful in keeping away dust, dirt and allergens.

Cutting of tiles to suit the imaginations of an architect or an artist necessitates the use of a tile saw. Tile saws are available in a variety of specifications to suit varying needs of designers. Wet tile saws are very popular. These tile saws incorporate a cooling mechanism that keeps the tiles cool, as excessive heat generated while cutting might damage the tiles.

Such tile saws are equipped with diamond cutting blades. When chipping is not a problem, dry tile saws may be used. Tile saws may be operated by electric or gas power. Smaller models of tile saws need blades of 8-10" whereas cutting of larger tiles and slabs require power driven tile saws.