Tile cutters can be rented or purchased from hardware stores.
Vinyl tiles are durable and practical flooring materials that are used to protect and visually enhance kitchen and bathroom floors. Vinyl tiles are commonly used by commercial businesses because of their low cost and long life-span. When laying a new floor, you may need to cut the tiles to ensure that they fit neatly and correctly together. A professional tradesman can cut the tiles for you, but often at a high cost; you can learn cut your own tiles for a fraction of the price.
Instructions
With a Craft Knife
1. Place the onto your work surface. Place the vinyl tile you are cutting on top of the protective tile.
2. Measure the area you would like to cut. Hold the metal ruler firmly along the cutting line.
3. Grip the craft knife in between your ring finger and index finger, and allow the thumb to gently rest on the side. Score along the edge of the metal ruler, applying pressure with the onto the vinyl. Remove the metal ruler. The craft knife will have created a clean, straight cut through the vinyl.
Vinyl Tile Cutter
4. Insert the piece of vinyl into the designated section of the tile cutter.
5. Arrange the tile so that the area you wish to cut is directly underneath the top cutting ruler. Put on the protective gloves and goggles.
6. Keep your fingers away from the cutting blade. Push down the arm of the vinyl cutter, and apply pressure. Lift up the arm, and remove the two pieces of cut vinyl.
Tags: craft knife, metal ruler, protective tile, Vinyl tiles