Tile Cutter Reviews

This is the best selling tile cutter model - and it comes in both an 18 and 16" version. The construction is heavy duty - a solid steel base with a score and snap wheel that's effective, accurate and durable.

It will cut both standard and porcelain tiles, as well as both 45 degrees and on the straight. It will cut tiles up to 18" square and makes a nice job of whatever you put through it. The overall finish is pleasing, it scores and cuts through tiles without any problem and if you're looking to buy a large, heavy duty mid-range cutter for tiles - this one will perfectly suit.

This one's the most popular wet tile cutter - though strictly speaking it's a tile saw. Still - it cuts tiles to a high standard, the design is compact, sturdy and user friendly and if you want or need a tool that cuts tiles wet, it's a great choice.

It runs of electric and the motor is 4 amps, which puts out 1/2 HP - doesn't sound much power wise but it's enough to get the job done safely, efficiently and leaves a nice accurate finish. It cuts through 22 1/2" miters and 45 degree angles and the cooling system doesn't require the use of a pump, so it's well designed and user friendly. It will handle both stone and ceramic tiles up to 12" square and 1 inches thick. A good quality tool, well made and worth the price tag.

This is a professional tile cutter - and worth every cent. The build quality is awesome - this is one manual machine that's going to be going strong years down the line - and then some. It includes a 45 degree mitering feature, a top quality scoring wheel that delivers accurate results and it's all sat on top of a durable plastic anti shock base.

The adjustable gauge and breaker bar are tough enough to withstand regular daily use, it's about the right weight for transporting from job to job and the whole manufacture and design is focused purely on the professional - it promotes productivity, cuts out time wasting and it's absolutely worth the purchase price.

The NATTCO Easy-Score Ceramic Tile Cutter is the best selling cheap tile cutter and it's suitable for home users and DIY enthusiasts. It will handle both ceramic and clay tiles that are up to a half inch in thickness, plus it does a nice clean job of cutting through the tiles. It can cut on the diagonal, and will cope with tiles up to 9" square.

On the straight it easily handles tiles as big as 13" so it's versatile enough for most home projects. The base is durable, steel, padded and reinforced so it can take a lot of use, plus the breaker bar is pretty tough and won't let you down in a hurry. In all, a good quality cutter for the price - it won't win awards but it will get the job done.

These are the best hand-held manual tile cutters - or nibblers as they're better known. Useful for finishing off or for those times when a standard tile cutting machine won't do. They're extremely powerful - able to handle both ceramic and stone tiles and the manufacture is rugged, well designed and superior in relation to the price tag.

They're ergonomic, the cutting blades are 4mm tungsten - and give a great result when you snip away with care. Nothing about them feels shabby or below par, they're surprisingly good to use, balanced, don't seem to mind being knocked about in the tool bag and for the price . they're a steal.