Cutting Aspect Metal Tiles

Page 3 of the aspect metal peel stick tile installation guide lists the recommended tools to cut the tiles.

Cutting aspect metal tiles.

I placed a board inter the tile and started by putting the. This shows you how to cut them with minimal eff. Find answers to frequently asked questions about aspect peel and stick tiles in metal stone glass and wood. Cut all metal tiles with a blade meant for metal.

Step 6 hold the tile in both hands with the cut between your hands. Use tube adhesive for cut pieces of aspect that are less than a third of a full tile. But i found it much easier to use an oscillating tool to cut it with better accuracy. Every backsplash installation starts with a dry layout.

This layout helps determine the pattern to install the. Aspect says to use tin snips to cut their tiles. Best wishes on your project and please be sure to share a photo with us. Take the cut tile to the work space and place it in its intended location ensuring it fits properly.

Page 5 has action photos for measuring and cutting the tiles. Place another full tile against the wall and mark the cutting line where the tiles overlap. Use your tape measure to get the exact dimensions of the gap. Map out and mark the cut using masking tape to cover the surface of the tile.

Be sure to protect your eyes from damage by using protective eyewear or safety goggles. When installing the aspect metal peel and stick backsplash tiles it will be required to cut them eventually. To fit partial tiles lay the tile to be cut exactly over the last full tile. But i decided to pick up a new set of quality tin snips.

This may mean a carbide blade or a diamond blade specifically. Bend the tile in half. You should leave approximately a inch gap away from the wall. To successfully cut your self adhesive tiles you need to know the exact size of the piece that you need.

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. Tips on cutting installing metal tile backsplash layout. Cut and install all remaining tiles using the same steps described above. Cut tile on line.

Cut the tile using a utility knife with the blade held at a 45 degree angle and pressing firmly onto the tile. 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.