Can cut/adapt square tiles to fit an opus pattern?

[itigeezer]

As the title explains really, I just want an honest opinion as to whether it is do-able? Obviously I understand it will mean a lot of cutting!

We got a great deal on a load of natural stone tiles (300 x 300mm) and would ideally like to lay them in an opus pattern, could they be cut to achieve this?

Any other pattern suggestions would be welcome,

thanks,

Giuseppe

 

[tpt]

how many m2 ?

it is possible with natural stone (what kind?) but to get the accuracy you would need your need an watercooled overhead bench style cutter - and a good one at that. this style

http://www.tradepricetiles.co.uk/tools/electric-cutters-mixers/610mm-bench-cutter.html - with a gauge and solid base.

i suspect that this, and the extra a fixer will charge you will completely negate the good deal your talking about.

You may be able to hire a cutter like this, and if your doing it yourself then time isn't directly costing you cash. if you go ahead, set your gauge and cut all of each size, let them dry out before fixing.

 

[itigeezer]

how many m2 ?

10 m2

(what kind?)

Travertine Honed Filled Straight Edge

you would need a watercooled overhead bench style cutter - and a good one at that. this style

http://www.tradepricetiles.co.uk/tools/electric-cutters-mixers/610mm-bench-cutter.html - with a gauge and solid base.

i suspect that this, and the extra a fixer will charge you will completely negate the good deal your talking about.

You may be able to hire a cutter like this, and if your doing it yourself then time isn't directly costing you cash. if you go ahead, set your gauge and cut all of each size, let them dry out before fixing.

Yeah I will be doing it myself, that saw looks serious! So will probably rent, if possible. Are there no other saw options then?

Does the water need to be delivered by the saw or can I just wet the tile before/during cutting?

Cheers

 

[tpt]

something like that is going to be needed to give you the accuracy. anything handheld or 'push through' allows you to move and so you'll end up with variations.

water is delivered by the saw - it cools the blade and stops dust. wetting it doesnt even get close to the amount of water involved

 

[itigeezer]

Okay, If the we decide on an opus pattern then I'll have to hunt down a saw to rent, can't be buying one of them monsters!

Cheers dude,