How to cut 20mm thick clay tiles

[staithes14]

Er, well just that, really. I have a bunch of 'hand made' clay tiles, unglazed, which are around 20mm thick. I'm guessing my contractor's 'score and press' tile cutter might not do the job and that I may need an angle grinder. Anyone any experience with cutting these?

Also, should I use regular tile adhesive with them? They almost have more in common with paving slabs than traditional tiles.

 

[geraldthehamster]

Er, well just that, really. I have a bunch of 'hand made' clay tiles, unglazed, which are around 20mm thick. I'm guessing my contractor's 'score and press' tile cutter might not do the job and that I may need an angle grinder. Anyone any experience with cutting these?

I've not cut tiles that thick, but have used something like this for slate:

http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Diamond-Blade-Wet-Saw-Tile-Cutter-450w/p/215754

It's that or an angle grinder with a stone-cutting disc.

Also, should I use regular tile adhesive with them? They almost have more in common with paving slabs than traditional tiles.

Are they for a wall, or a floor? Assuming the latter, a cement-based floor tile adhesive.

Cheers
Richard

 

[AdamCH]

An angle grinder with a diamond disc should do it.

 

[staithes14]

They are for the floor, to lay onto bare concrete.