Create a professional look with commercial tiles.
Armstrong commercial floor tiles are available in a wide variety of styles and colors to fit almost any taste. Commercial flooring tiles are designed for areas that experience high traffic volumes, and so are thicker and more durable than regular grade tiles. They are, however, are installed in the same manner as regular floor tiles. Cutting commercial tile is required in order to ensure that the tile fits around corners and door frames.
Instructions
Straight Edges
1. Measure the distance between the last installed tile and the wall or edge where the tile will be placed. Measure the space twice so that there is no mistake in the cutting process.
2. Lay the tile on a flat surface such as a work table or concrete. The knife can cut through the tile and damage the area below, so avoid cutting on the floor.
3. Measure and mark the tile where it needs to be cut. Use a square or a ruler to make straight lines.
4. Score the tile a few times with a utility knife or razor blade. Once the tile is scored, cut all the way through with the knife along the score line.
Irregular Lines
5. Place a piece of cardboard next to or under any items that you need to cut around. These may be door frames, bathtubs or pipes. Trace the shape of the item onto the cardboard.
6. Cut the traced edge out of the cardboard to create a template for the tile.
7. Measure the area where the tile will go to determine how far from the edge to cut the irregular line.
8. Place the cardboard on top of the commercial tile where the edge needs to be, and score the edge along the cardboard template.
9. Cut out the design or lines with a razor blade or utility knife. If the lines have intricate designs, tin snips should be used to get the lines as close to perfect as possible.
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