In this video i show you how to smooth out the rough edges of a cut tile.
How to smooth edges of ceramic tile.
The rougher the edge on the ceramic tile the lower the grit of sandpaper needed to smooth it out.
Therefore if a bullnose or edge tile is not available for purchase in a specific tile or if a nonstandard size of edge tile is needed it is possible to polish and edge a porcelain tile yourself.
Porcelain tiles are a popular floor and wall covering for many areas of homes.
If your edges are particularly rough to start use the emery cloth first as it is made to be able to smooth rough metals and then move progressively to a high grit edge on your sanding block for the final touches.
Whenever i cut a tile it ends up having a very rough and jagged edge.
The rougher the edge on the ceramic tile the lower the grit of sandpaper needed to smooth it out.
Step 3 file the edges.
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Orient the tiles so that the smooth edge is on the outside of your tiled project.
Use 60 or 80 grit for starters just to dull the edge or flatten the serrations if the tile has been nipped.
Porcelain is a dense material that contains the surface color straight through the tile.
This way the rough cut edges will be touching one another.
How do you smooth rough edges of ceramic tile.
You can also use an abrasive file to begin smoothing the sharp edges of the cut tiles.