Cutting Aspect Metal Tiles

Step 6 hold the tile in both hands with the cut between your hands.

Cutting aspect metal tiles.

When installing the aspect metal peel and stick backsplash tiles it will be required to cut them eventually. But i decided to pick up a new set of quality tin snips. I was skeptical because saw blades are so effective and tin snips are me powered. This shows you how to cut them with minimal eff.

This layout helps determine the pattern to install the. Use tube adhesive for cut pieces of aspect that are less than a third of a full tile. Tips on cutting installing metal tile backsplash layout. Be sure to protect your eyes from damage by using protective eyewear or safety goggles.

Best wishes on your project and please be sure to share a photo with us. Cut all metal tiles with a blade meant for metal. Bend the tile in half. 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.

Take the cut tile to the work space and place it in its intended location ensuring it fits properly. Map out and mark the cut using masking tape to cover the surface of the tile. To fit partial tiles lay the tile to be cut exactly over the last full tile. I placed a board inter the tile and started by putting the.

To successfully cut your self adhesive tiles you need to know the exact size of the piece that you need. Cut tile on line. Place another full tile against the wall and mark the cutting line where the tiles overlap. This may mean a carbide blade or a diamond blade specifically.

Aspect says to use tin snips to cut their tiles. Page 3 of the aspect metal peel stick tile installation guide lists the recommended tools to cut the tiles. 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. Cut the tile using the recommended cutting tools figure 9.

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. But i found it much easier to use an oscillating tool to cut it with better accuracy. Use your tape measure to get the exact dimensions of the gap.

Cut and install all remaining tiles using the same steps described above. Cut the tile using a utility knife with the blade held at a 45 degree angle and pressing firmly onto the tile.