Tile Cutting Pliers

Tile Cutting Pliers Features

• Made from drop forged carton steel, hardened for strength and durable
• Tungsten carbide wheel blade cuts ceramic tile, mosaic, glass very well
• Bi-color TPR ergonomic handles for anti-slip and comfort grip
• High leverage design for maximum gripping strength
• Strong spring

How to Use this tile cutting pliers?

Step 1: Place the tiles on a flat surface. Then use the cutting wheel scratch the tile.

Step 2: Put the clamp portion of this mosaic nipper on the top and it will snap the tile.

Step 3: Break the tile into two pieces

Tile Cutting Pliers' Usage

The tungsten carbide cutting wheel can be perfectly used for cutting glass tile(not included polished tile), porcelain, mosaic, wall & floor ceramic, stained glass & mirror easily and quickly. Ideal for fixing broken tiles and some special cutting in the corner.

Professional Tile Cutting Pliers

Use our pro handheld tile cutter and pliers to make any job faster and easier. Simply score ceramic tile with the replaceable wheel, then break the tile with the strong, sturdy plastic breaker bar. Ergonomic anti-slip soft-grip handle Drop-forged steel construction • Ideal for cutting wall and small floor tile • Score and snap tile up to 1/4-Inch thick • High quality carbide scoring wheel.This handheld tile cutter is ideal for cutting wall and small floor tile. Score and snap tile up to 1/4-Inch thick. High quality carbide scoring wheel. Pro-Grip non-slip handle.

How to Use Glass Tile Nippers?

If you’re working with ceramic, porcelain, or glass tile, you’re going to need a solid pair of tile nippers. These essential handheld tools look like they’d be pretty straightforward—and, indeed, you’ll be nipping like a pro in no time with the help of this guide—but they do take a little finessing to master. In this tutorial, we’re going over our favorite tips on how to use tile nippers to make the cleanest, most professional-grade cuts possible.

What Are Glass Tile Nippers?

But, first, the basics. What are glass tile nippers, exactly? Also known as “glss tile snips”, glass tile nippers are handheld tools that are designed to help you clip off pieces of tile or glass using your hand strength in a controlled fashion. They will make curved, irregular, and straight cuts, but they’re especially popular in creating curved edges and shapes for decorative mosaics and tile work. A comfortable, easy-to-use tile nipper tool is crucial whether you’re making elaborate mosaic artwork, are crafting with the kids, or are a DIY’er retiling your kitchen backsplash.

Use Glass Tile Nipper Safety First

Wheeled nippers (cutters) are great for cutting glass tiles, small pieces of stained glass, gems, millefiori, mirror and smalti. While they are quite easy to use, this 'How to Mosaic' will give you some valuable tips and techniques to get the most of our your nippers.
Always wear safety goggles when cutting with wheeled nippers.

How do Glass Tile Nippers Work

The fixed wheels do not score the tiles or glass, rather they create pressure which causes the glass to fracture in a controlled manner. The wheels do not join together like scissors, nor can they cut your skin.

How to Hold Your Nippers

Hold them in your dominant hand. For right handed people, hold the nippers in your right hand and face the wheels to the left. Visa versa for left handed people.
Many people use their spare hand to cup the piece of glass or tile, to prevent the pieces from flying away. Rather than doing this use your spare hand to steady the piece while the press is applied, this will result in a more controlled cut. To prevent the pieces from flying away, cut your tiles in an ice cream container or plastic bag. Also point the nippers downwards towards the work surface, this will help stop pieces flying off into the air.
If you lean your nippers to one side when cutting you will get a curved cut.
This is a right handed grip for wheeled nippers. Notice that the nippers are held towards the bottom of the arms. This creates leverage which makes it easier to cut.
This grip of the nippers is incorrect as they are being held too high up.

What Materials Can We Use Them On

Use them to cut glass tiles, stained glass, mirror, millefiori, glass gems or smalti. They can also cut soft ceramic tiles but this will dull the wheels quicker. Never use these nippers to cut porcelain or hard ceramics.
If you are working with tiles that have ridges, turn the tiles over so you can see the ridges to determine the best place to cut.

Care Of Your Glass Tile Nippers

Wheeled nippers and hard surfaces don't mix! Be careful not to drop your wheeled nippers on the floor as it can knock the wheels out of alignment, which can't be fixed.
Over time and with use your wheels can loosen. It you find that your cuts aren't as good as they should be, it's probably time to tighten your wheels.
When you first get your nippers, mark the wheels where they come together. As you rotate your wheels continue to mark the wheels, with this technique you will get the maximum life out of your nippers.