In order to achieve the best decorative effect during construction, it is often necessary to cut terrazzo stone tile. Cutting terrazzo stone flooring requires not only the right tools, but also the correct operation methods.
This article will introduce in detail how to cut terrazzo stone tile, and introduce the required tools and operation skills.
Characteristics of Terrazzo Stone Flooring
Before understanding how to cut terrazzo ceramic tile, it is necessary to understand its characteristics. Terrazzo stone flooring is a composite floor material made by mixing cement, sand, gravel, pigment and other materials, and then pouring, compacting, grinding and polishing.
Its main features include:
● High hardness and wear resistance: Terrazzo stone flooring has a hard surface and good wear resistance, which is suitable for use in areas with high traffic.
● Aesthetics: Terrazzo stone flooring has a variety of colors and patterns, and has a good decorative effect.
● Environmental protection: The main component of terrazzo stone flooring is natural materials and does not contain harmful substances.
●Easy to maintain: The surface of terrazzo stone flooring is smooth and flat, easy to clean and maintain.
Preparation for Cutting Terrazzo Stone Flooring
Before cutting, you need to make adequate preparations, including tool preparation and safety protection.
1. Tool preparation
Cutting terrazzo stone flooring requires the use of some special tools to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of cutting. Commonly used cutting tools include: angle grinder, wet cutter, bench cutter, handheld cutting saw.
① Angle grinder: Angle grinder is a common handheld power tool suitable for cutting small areas and simple shapes. Choose an angle grinder with a diamond cutting blade to effectively cut terrazzo ceramic tile.
② Wet cutter: The wet cutter has a water cooling system that can spray water during the cutting process to reduce dust and heat. The wet cutter is suitable for cutting large areas and complex shapes.
③ Bench cutter: The bench cutter is fixed on the workbench and is suitable for fine cutting of large terrazzo stone tiles. The bench cutter with a diamond cutting blade can provide higher cutting accuracy.
④ Handheld cutting saw: Handheld cutting saw is a portable power tool suitable for small-scale cutting and trimming.
2. Safety protection
When cutting terrazzo stone flooring, a lot of dust and noise will be generated, so necessary safety protection measures must be taken, including: wearing dust masks, wearing goggles, wearing earmuffs or earplugs, wearing protective gloves and work clothes.
① Wear dust masks: prevent inhalation of dust generated during cutting and protect respiratory health.
② Wear goggles: prevent splashing debris and dust from entering the eyes during cutting and protect eye safety.
③ Wear earmuffs or earplugs: The noise generated by cutting tools is loud, and wearing earmuffs or earplugs can protect hearing.
④ Wear protective gloves and work clothes: prevent the debris generated during cutting from scratching the skin and protect the safety of hands and body.
What Are the Steps for Cutting Terrazzo Stone Flooring?
After preparing the tools and safety protection, you can follow the following 4 steps to cut:
Step 1. Determine the cutting position and size
First, determine the position and size to be cut according to the design drawings or actual needs. Use a ruler and pencil to mark the cutting line on the surface of the terrazzo stone flooring, making sure the marking line is clearly visible.
Step 2. Install the cutting tool
Choose the appropriate cutting tool and install the cutting disc according to the cutting requirements. For example, when using an angle grinder, make sure the cutting disc is firmly installed and check whether the power connection of the angle grinder is normal.
Step 3. Start cutting
Cut along the marked line. The specific operation steps are as follows:
① Using an angle grinder: Aim the angle grinder at the cutting line, gently press the cutting disc, start the angle grinder, slowly push the cutting disc, and cut along the marked line. During the cutting process, the angle grinder should be kept stable and evenly pushed to avoid excessive force or tilting the cutting disc.
② Using a wet cutter: Aim the wet cutter at the cutting line, start the water cooling system and the cutter, slowly push the cutting disc, and cut along the marked line. During the cutting process, the water cooling system should be kept in normal operation to avoid overheating of the cutting disc.
③Use a desktop cutter: fix the terrazzo stone tile on the cutter workbench, align the cutting line, start the cutter, slowly push the cutting disc, and cut along the marked line. During the cutting process, the floor should be fixed and the cutting disc should be pushed evenly.
④Use a handheld cutting saw: align the handheld cutting saw with the cutting line, start the cutting saw, slowly push the cutting disc, and cut along the marked line. During the cutting process, the cutting saw should be kept stable and pushed evenly.
Step 4. Trim the cutting edge
After cutting, use an angle grinder or sandpaper to trim the cutting edge, remove burrs and uneven parts, and make the cutting edge smooth and flat. During the trimming process, care should be taken to control the trimming force to avoid damage to the floor surface.
What Are the Precautions for Cutting Terrazzo Stone Flooring?
● Ensure that the tool is intact
● Control the cutting speed
● Pay attention to the cutting direction
● Prevent the floor from moving
● Take regular breaks
During the process of cutting terrazzo ceramic tile, you need to pay attention to the following 5 points to ensure the cutting quality and safety:
1. Ensure that the tool is intact
Before using the cutting tool, check the integrity of the tool and the wear of the cutting blade to ensure that the tool works properly. If the cutting blade is severely worn or the tool fails, it should be replaced or repaired in time.
2. Control the cutting speed
During the cutting process, the cutting speed should be controlled to avoid excessive force or too fast advancement. Too fast cutting speed may cause the cutting blade to overheat or the floor to break, thus affecting the cutting quality.
3. Pay attention to the cutting direction
When cutting, it should be carried out along the marked line to avoid deviation from the cutting line. The advancement direction of the cutting blade should be parallel to the marked line to avoid tilting or offsetting the cutting blade.
4. Prevent the floor from moving
During the cutting process, ensure that the terrazzo stone tile is firmly fixed to prevent the floor from moving or shaking. You can use a clamp or heavy object to fix the floor to ensure the stability of the cutting.
5. Take regular breaks
Long-term cutting work can easily lead to tool overheating or operator fatigue. You should stop and rest regularly to check the temperature and status of the tools to ensure safety and cutting effect.
Conclusion
Fine cutting of terrazzo stone flooring can be achieved through tools such as angle grinders, wet cutters, bench cutters and handheld cutting saws.
During the cutting process, attention should be paid to details such as tool selection and use, safety protection, cutting speed and direction to ensure cutting quality and safety.