20 best tile cutters

This manual tile cutter is the standard of simplicity and reliability. The design is as concise as possible, and consists of two levers, a movable clamp and a cutting head. You simply clamp the tile and run the cutter along a pre-drawn line or ruler. After cutting, the tile is broken off with scissors, the surface of which is made of mild steel, which does not damage the surface. Everything is simple and as clear as possible, and this is the best option for the home, which is also inexpensive and perfectly copes with the tasks.

True, as they often write in reviews, it will not work for a long time to work with such a tool. It's all about the not very comfortable handles, which, although covered with plastic, are very hard and quickly rub blisters on their hands. Buy this tile cutter only if you have planned a small repair and you need to cut a few tiles, adjusting them to the desired size. This tool will not cope with porcelain stoneware, as well as with thick ceramic tiles. For these purposes, in our TOP there are more suitable options.

Before us is a simple manual tile cutter from a Russian manufacturer, the main advantage of which is the reliability of the design.This is not surprising, given that it is made in the form of scissors, and is completely made of durable steel. It is convenient to work with him, although there are a number of limitations. He will cut ordinary tiles without problems, but porcelain stoneware is too tough for such a tool.

Also in the reviews they often write that it is inconvenient to work with such a device for a long time. Hands get tired from constant pressure on thin levers, even though they are covered with plastic. He got into our TOP as an inexpensive and simple tool for the home. The professional category does not suit him, but he is quite capable of doing small jobs. If you started repairs, and will not use this tile cutter often, then this is the best option for your money. You should also take into account the error when cutting. It is only a couple of millimeters, but still there. This nuance must be taken into account and corrected. A trifle, but it can also be attributed to the disadvantages of the design.

Biber 55521 is the simplest and most inexpensive budget-level manual tile cutter designed for purely domestic finishing work. It has a very strong body with a cutting edge made of hard alloy, sufficient to draw a line of fracture on thin porcelain tiles. The holder (read, the rod) of the tool has a knurled corrugation, provided specifically for secure fixation in the hand. In addition, at the opposite end of the 200 mm tile cutter is an oblong bracket designed for delicate (as far as it can be called delicate) breaking off tiles.

Judging by consumer reviews, the Biber 55521 is one of the most affordable options when it comes to a “utility” tool model. Sharpening of its cutting part is enough for a long time, and the overall reliability guarantees at least 5-7 years of proper operation. That is why in the equivalent of price and quality it is simply not to be found equal to it.

Far from always multifunctional devices look like complex structures with a large number of elements.Before us is a tile cutter of the simplest form, but capable of performing a number of tasks. It cuts both glass and porcelain stoneware, and is also able to break off the cut off part itself, and if it does not give in, just press the lever and grab the tile with the tool.

The description indicates that this is a manual tile cutter of joint Russian and Japanese production. But this is not entirely true. The tool is produced by a Russian company, but its design uses a cutting head from the Japanese company Toyo, famous for the quality of its diamond cutters. Such a tile cutter will last a very long time, even though it is an inexpensive option. User reviews praise it for its quality and reliability, and for the home it is the best option with no difficulty cutting tiles, glass, and even more durable materials.

A professional tool is always expensive, and we have just such an option, released by a well-known Italian company. He simply could not help but get into our TOP, as he was awarded a lot of positive reviews, and the only negative that users often mention is the price. It is really high, and it makes no sense to buy such a tool for the home. But he copes with the most difficult tasks, and is even able to cut porcelain stoneware.

There are a huge number of necessary options, for example, rulers that allow you to perform curly cutting. Everything moves and turns at any angle, securely fixed in the selected position. Working with such a tile cutter is a pleasure if you are willing to pay a tidy sum for it. It is also necessary to say about the platform of the tool. The bed is made of heavy alloy, which does not allow the tool to move during operation, which is especially important when cutting thick tiles or porcelain stoneware. The guide plate is removable and made of high strength thin alloy steel. You don’t have to worry about its safety, unlike the handle, which is made of plastic. Sturdy, but still plastic.

The model from Stayer, surprisingly, has the best functionality. Due to the small dimensions, of course, it will not be possible to process a large tile, but in most cases 420 mm will be enough with the head. Moreover, the declared cutting depth is quite decent 16 mm.Well, the main feature of this tile cutter is the presence of a ballerina, which allows you to make round holes. But there is a huge share of tar in addition to sweet honey - mediocre quality. Many users note the very low rigidity of the base and the play in the roller, due to which deviations from the line sometimes reach 3-4 mm! Therefore, we highly recommend that you check the tile cutter for the presence of these factory defects before buying.

Advantages:

• There is a ballerina for making holes with a diameter of 30 to 80 mm
• There are guides for a diagonal cut
• Ergonomic handle
• Has a pull-out line
• The area under the tile is covered with rubber to prevent slipping

Flaws:

• Often there are defective products

A mechanical tile cutter is not the most convenient tool, working with which you have to make a lot of effort by pressing on the lever and at the same time moving the carriage. In order to work as comfortably as possible, it is necessary to carefully consider the form factor of the design, and here is the best example of how this can be done. The main advantage here is the shape of the handle and the material from which it is made. The curved shape of the lever and the pad made of soft plastic allow you not to strain your hands when working, and the curved shape does not block the view of the cut.

In addition, there is everything you need, such as a ruler that can be rotated as you wish and a reliable clamp that fixes the carriage at the desired distance. For such a tool, this is the norm, and you will not surprise anyone with such options, but as for the minuses, the reviews often talk about the cutting error. During the manufacture, the manufacturer, apparently, made a little mistake, and now, the readings on the ruler differ from the real data by two centimeters. This must be taken into account when working. A trifle, but leaves an unpleasant aftertaste.

Tile cutters from the Spanish company RUBI are simply very popular among professional tilers. This will almost certainly surprise you, given the very high cost and small number of "chips". But the main advantage of this tool is high quality. Due to the rigid base and firmly fixed guides, the cutter does not deviate from the specified line during broaching, which means that the cut will be perfectly even.

Advantages:

• Excellent build quality
• Interchangeable cutters - from 6 to 10 mm - for different types of tiles
• Double base with shock-absorbing effect
• There are plastic fenders for additional tile support

Flaws:

• Relatively shallow cutting depth - up to 12 mm

Russian manufacturers do not lag behind foreign ones and produce a worthy inexpensive tool that does its job perfectly.Before us is an electric tile cutter from Kraton, and judging by the reviews, this is the best option for your money, which can be safely called professional, but given the low cost, it is also suitable for home use.

So, here is 1300 watts of power and 12 thousand revolutions per minute. Excellent performance, allowing you to make a neat cut without chips and marriage. The cutting depth is 33 mm, which is also a lot for such a tool. Of the additional options, there is everything you need for comfortable work: various measuring instruments, guides, limiters, and special viewing windows. Also, the tool is able to cut at an angle of 45 degrees by tilting the blade. This is a non-original function, but we remind you that this is the most inexpensive tool in our TOP, and such functions are often absent in this price segment.

When you pick up such tools, you feel some pride in the Chinese craftsmen. Sturm's TC9811 tile cutter has all the features you need to get the job done. This is a fairly compact, but at the same time powerful and ergonomic tool, the main feature of which is the disc's water cooling system, thanks to which it is possible to avoid overheating of the tile and its damage. A diamond blade in such conditions makes just a perfect cut. With all this, reliability, judging by the reviews, is at a fairly high level.

Advantages:

• It is possible to change the cutting angle up to 45 degrees
• Water cooling system
• Can be used as a chisel
• Comes with another diamond blade and spare brushes

When it comes to quality, many people first of all remember the Dewalt brand, which is famous for its power tools, united by one drawback - the price. But in this case, we see a relatively inexpensive electric tile cutter, with the highest technical characteristics.

Here, 1.3 kilowatts of power and 13 thousand revolutions per minute. Very high data, especially when compared with budget instruments. The cutting depth is 34 millimeters, that is, with this device you can cut not only tiles, but also thick porcelain stoneware. The instructions indicate that only original consumables should be used for operation. If the disc is installed from another manufacturer, the quality is not guaranteed. Yes, Dewalt discs are expensive, but they make the most accurate cut without chips and marriage. This is a professional tool, and there is no room for savings, especially if you have to sacrifice the quality of the work performed.

One of the few professional models of tile cutters, the approach to which is based on maintaining working conditions for a long period of time. The fact is that the Messer M125 package provides for the presence of a water tank, as well as a hose for supplying coolant to the cutting zone. This largely affects the heating processes of the wheel and reduces its wear. With a power of 1200 watts, the tile cutter spindle develops a speed equal to 12,000 revolutions per minute, which is more than enough to quickly cut tiles.

The positive features of the Messer M125 for users are the allowable geometric dimensions of the cutting wheels mounted on the spindle washer. So, the maximum outer diameter can reach 125 millimeters, and the size of the mounting hole should not be less than 22 millimeters. For home use, such a tile cutter will be very expensive, but for professional use - that's it.

Before us is a unique tool, and this is not an empty statement. It can be called professional, as it has the maximum set of functions, such as the angle of inclination, water supply adjustment and a solid design. And at the same time, it is suitable for the home, as it has compact dimensions and consumes only 800 watts of electricity.

The machine is made as convenient as possible, and it is comfortable to work with it even under intense loads.The main disadvantage of many stationary electric tile cutters is the instability of the bed, which is often attached to the floor separately. There is no such problem here. The legs are designed in such a way that even under load, the frame does not move or rise. German engineers have worked out this nuance perfectly, so the machine can be installed at home or in the garage, and can be easily removed after work. By the way, another design feature is convenient assembly and disassembly. The machine is brought into working condition in a couple of minutes, and is also quickly assembled.

Stationary professional tile cutter with small table dimensions, characterized by excellent technical and operational performance. First of all, from a number of advantages it is worth noting the non-standard depth of cut: at a right angle it is an impressive 52 millimeters. With the power of the engine in the region of 1200 watts, the rotation speed of the circle is 2950 rpm at maximum speed - not a bad result for equipment of this level. Among other things, it is worth noting the dimensions of the complete discs suitable for use on ELITECH PE 1200/12. With a bore diameter of 25 millimeters, discs up to 250 millimeters in diameter can be mounted here, depending on the cutting needs and the specific material.

According to user reviews, the only drawback of ELITECH PE 1200/12 is its large mass, equal to 64 kilograms. For everything else, they have no complaints - the workmanship is at the highest level, as well as the cost parameter.

The Russian company Zubr has long and quite successfully competed with the most eminent world brands, releasing a decent instrument at attractive prices. This electric tile cutter cannot be called inexpensive, but it has excellent technical characteristics, and there are practically no drawbacks.

Power consumption is only a thousand watts at almost three thousand revolutions per minute. This fact may seem like a drawback, but it should be borne in mind that cutting takes place with a constant supply of water, which significantly reduces the load on the tool and ensures a smooth cut without chips. There is also a tilt function that allows you to make curved cuts at various angles. As for the shortcomings, they are often mentioned in the reviews, and they relate to the total weight of the structure. It is almost 60 kilograms, but the design does not have sufficient stability. It is difficult to say what this is connected with, but the fact remains. When installing the bed, it is advisable to fix it to the floor, at least if you are going to cut thick porcelain stoneware.

DIAM can be called the most knowledgeable in the field of stone cutting equipment, because this Korean company specializes in it. Extensive experience in the development of various equipment is clearly visible in the thoughtfulness of the SPmax-250/1.5 model. The tile cutter captivates not only with the most powerful engine and large working surface, but also with excellent ergonomics.Here you have the possibility of cutting at an angle, and adjusting the carriage in height, and clamps for tiles. All in all, a great tool for professionals.

Advantages:

• The most powerful motor - 1500 W
• Cutting length up to 900 mm - the best indicator
• The largest depth of cut is 60 mm at a right angle and 42 mm at an angle of 45 degrees

Flaws:

• Some buyers complain about the rapid appearance of rust on parts

The stationary tool is powered by the mains, and this has long become the norm. But there are tile cutters located on the bed, but at the same time running on battery power. We have just such an option, and he simply could not miss our TOP. Spanish engineers managed the impossible. They created a 1,100 watt tool that spins at over 3,000 rpm, yet runs on the battery that comes with it.

Of course, with such technical characteristics, you should not put much on the battery, and the tool will work without recharging for no more than two hours, but this is already an excellent indicator. As for the other options, there is everything you need for comfortable work. All conceivable and inconceivable rulers and meters, adjustment of the angle of inclination of the saw and fixation in the selected mode. Water supply to disc and tile. This is the best tile cutter, and the only drawback here is the price tag, which will surely shock many. Yes, this is a professional tool and it does not make sense to buy it for the home, but even in this category it is very expensive, and if you remove the battery, then there are tile cutters with the same characteristics at a much more attractive price.

Almost any TOP that considers an electric tool does not bypass the Japanese brand Makita, and this is not surprising, given the best technical characteristics that are perfectly combined with convenience and ergonomics. This tile cutter is no exception, and despite the fact that it runs on battery power, it is able to perform the most complex tasks, including cutting porcelain stoneware, if a cutting depth of 26 millimeters is enough.

The manufacturer himself calls this tool professional, and given the powerful 11 ​​watt and 1600 rpm battery, it's hard to disagree with this. In addition, there is a water supply, which in this case not only facilitates the cutting of tiles, but also completely removes the dust that flies out from under the disk during rotation.This is an inexpensive tool when compared with other similar models, and you can safely take it for the home. It will cope with any tasks, and will last as long as possible even with intensive use.

The next stage in the development of tile-cutting tools at Makita was marked by the release of the CC301DWAE model - an almost complete copy of the previous line with point increases in engine power and battery capacity. Manufacturers managed to increase the spindle speed to 1600 rpm, which had a positive effect both on the dynamics of work and on the indirect parameter of popularity (consumer reviews). The battery with a capacity of 1.3 Ah was replaced by a 2 Ah battery, which increased the cut on a single charge to 1.5-2.5 meters of tiles.

The most significant step forward was the possibility of accelerated sawing of porcelain stoneware, unlike the earlier representatives of the series. All this and much more led to the stable sale of the Makita CC301DWAE in Russia, however, mainly for domestic needs in the conditions of repairing one's own home.

Inexpensive cordless tile cutter RYOBI LTS180M appears to be a true leader of the series against the background of its less "developed" competitors.The combination of a powerful battery and a good engine allowed the saw blade to be rotated to an impressive 4500 rpm, which, in turn, brought the performance of a stand-alone tool to a new level. According to consumers, one battery charge is now enough to cut through 3-4 meters of ordinary tiles, as well as to quickly cut porcelain stoneware.

Other pleasant things about RYOBI LTS180M include the presence of a reservoir with a coolant outlet, the presence of a spindle lock function, as well as a low cost on the market. The disadvantage is the low cutting height, equal to 22 millimeters, with an actual saw blade diameter of 102 millimeters.