How to cut a hole in ceramic tile for toilet flange with an angle grinder

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How to cut a hole in ceramic tile with an angle grinder with a dry cutting diamond blade. First step is to know where to cut the hole and to mark that location on your ceramic, porcelain, travertine or for that matter any kind of tile. The tile to be cut needs to be placed on a flat surface. This process will make a lot of dust so take whatever steps necessary to allow for it. First use the angle grinder with the dry cutting blade to score a line all the way around the circle to be cut, next with an up and down motion make the grove deeper as you continue to work your way around the circle. Do not rush and do not apply a lot of pressure, let the diamond blade do the work. It will take several passes to completely cut through the tile.
All tile installed by Sal DiBlasi, Elite-tile Company, in the Boston North Shore area.This video contains affiliate links, which means I will receive a small commission if you click on the product link.
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@MakerOnTheMove Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this! This video saved me a lot of time and money buying or borrowing specialty tools to cut one tile for a diy bathroom repair. All I needed was a $15 diamond blade and some patience!

@plk5520 8 жыл бұрын

For the privilege of watching a skilled master at work. Sharing his years of experience and passing his practical knowledge along to the rest of us so generously is a priceless gift.

@krzysiekklejszmit6967 5 жыл бұрын

It is indeed!

@shepss217 5 жыл бұрын

Crackheads built this country lol

@buckbuck9225 5 жыл бұрын

Are you fucking kidding me ? Whats this your uncle or something

@Grizzleback07 4 жыл бұрын

That is an understatement. Especially now with a shortage of skilled tradesman.

@CulichorHimself 2 жыл бұрын

Now BJ the man, he will really appreciated you

@notatthistime16 8 жыл бұрын

Your video epitomizes what youtube should be. Very clear and helpful. Thank you!

@Fireship1 8 жыл бұрын

Good tip sal. This is exactly how I learned to cut holes in tile and stone from my friend who was taught masonry in Honduras as a kid. He cuts all his holes for toilet flanges, shower valves and shower recessed lighting this same way.

@jerrydesu 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the demo. I followed your instructions today and it worked beautifully!

@josephlieberman5324 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for teaching your trade skills.A well edited and narrated video, good work.

@jeffreywhite7657 4 жыл бұрын

I'm currently doing a remodel on our master bath and I did this exact cut around the toilet bowl pipe and it came out great!

@banditorules9163 4 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you pointed out that the flange is supposed to sit on top of the tile.

@teamdominator313 6 жыл бұрын

Good video Sal. I've done a lot, and learn a lot on my own but I don't have experience with tile yet. So I appreciate the video. There's a million ways to do a million things. This is one. Thanks.

@kittypigeonclueless5566 6 жыл бұрын

That was absolutely magnificent! My God I love people like you who give away experience and tips like this for free. For the life of me, I never thought of doing it that way, Genius! Thank you so much, you just saved me countless hours of work!

@Yettiman1001 8 жыл бұрын

A great tutorial, I used this to cut the extraction fan hole in my bathroom tiles. Thank you for posting

@petelinster7093 7 жыл бұрын

That works for me. Some tiles are to hard to cut other ways. A great demonstration.

@shawnjakan7431 Жыл бұрын

I broke 3 tiles and then watched this video and I was successful. I always go to a Sal video for the explanation that I understand best. Most important was to go slow and the position that SAL held grinder was best for me. All i can say is thanks

@SalDiBlasi Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@michaelmartinez3944 6 жыл бұрын

What a nice clean way of doing something that could be problematic. Good job God Bless

@paulmoore9785 4 жыл бұрын

I'm going to do this on mine tomorrow, let's hope my hands are as steady as yours. Great job.

@genevievehelie1832 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your videos, they are so helpful!

@erroldillon1548 6 жыл бұрын

You're a Master at your game. Thanks so very much for this wonderful video. You really do great work.

@BruceThomson 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks, 'helpful - watched it just before doing mine, felt more peaceful n confident.

@mlb6d9 7 жыл бұрын

Nicely done! Good enough for a toilet flange, I say. Thanks for the video!

@peterstager7801 7 жыл бұрын

Great work I only use a grinder on all tile I have for years.

@mosichat 8 жыл бұрын

Thx for the video. It really clarified the circular cutting methods. I'm gonna do that today! Wish me luck!

@SalDiBlasi 8 жыл бұрын

+mosichat the better the blade, the easier it becomes.

@antonios4926 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video.From Cyprus

@TheFloorBoys 10 жыл бұрын

Nice job, Sal. You're my hero!

@ravila518 5 жыл бұрын

Nice! Yes theres faster ways but to cut next to the edge like that with a grinder is skill and patience. Good video.

@rinotidona952 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sal i always keep a 3x3 carpet tile handy to Put on my movable work table ,it works well ,keeps tile flat , and keeps it from sliding around

@millenniumvlog6497 6 жыл бұрын

almost 2 millon views master sal!!! it amazes me how many has seen this video out of all your videos!

@edwardgurick5432 3 жыл бұрын

30 yrs in the field and i must say bro Very Impressive

@boogie1014 7 жыл бұрын

SAL YOU REALLY NEED TO OPEN A SCHOOL. You are the best.

@7254hornet 6 жыл бұрын

Sal, thank you for the information. Great video.

@Dm-mi3fj 5 жыл бұрын

this is a perfect example of where the flange could be installed correctly ontop of the tile. sadly that is rarely the case. this is a well done video

@nicholasjensen8965 Жыл бұрын

I cut circles and curves with an angle grinder like that all the time. But if you're setting the flange on top of the tile and hiding the cut anyhow ( the correct way to do it, which is good to see ) you could just do a 4 plunge cut square big enough to fit the stack pipe through with the angle grinder, or even better a wet saw, and take 1/4 the time to get it done.

@dlamb2840 7 жыл бұрын

Great piece of instruction. Thanks.

@maryc8070 10 жыл бұрын

Another info-filled gem, but thanks also for taking the time to answer EVERY question. I learn just as much from reading through the comments. I hope everyone appreciates your generosity in sharing your knowledge and talent. I do! Ps- my yard sale rotozip busted cutting cement board...😭 busted twice, actually. Fixed it once, then something else broke.

@SalDiBlasi 10 жыл бұрын

I tried the roto zip on cement board once, found it to be a big disappointment, this is how i do it How to cut and install cement board for ceramic wall tile

@alaska7445 7 жыл бұрын

looks good to me. I do it slightly different but it's always interesting to watch someone else.

@scottandildi 8 жыл бұрын

I love plunging it into the groove!

@ChronicKPOP 6 жыл бұрын

that's what I said

@polkovn 11 жыл бұрын

Sal, thx a lot for the video, very helpful. I recently cut a hole for diversion valve after watching your video. Second try was success, first time ever doing this. I broke one tile by using 4" wheel on a grinder. I guess the hole was too close to the edge and unlike in your flange case 4 wheel was a bit too big for its diameter so I switched to a 3" or so diamond wheel that came with my rotozip and fit it on a drill instead of a grinder. And I squirted water from a sponge to avoid dust.

@bwfrieds 7 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. Thanks, Sal.

@matthewblackburn2008 8 жыл бұрын

Cool video Sal, I'm going to invest in a grinder now for a better circular cut on toilet flanges and mixing valves. To those who are recommending plunge cutting, this method provides a better seating as the radius will be tighter than an octagon cut. I'm not saying plunge cutting is wrong but just boils down to taking pride in your work in even what you cant see. Thanks Sal

@SalDiBlasi 8 жыл бұрын

+Matthew Blackburn Exactly.

@donaldlucas8688 6 жыл бұрын

No fare you have the skills necessary to do this. Good Job.

@ericnelson8172 9 жыл бұрын

That's a lot of work! I cut an octagon around every toilet hole. 8 quick plunge cuts, finish them from the back of the tile. Bing bang boom done.

@SalDiBlasi 9 жыл бұрын

Eric Nelson Any way that gets the job done is good.

@nicholasjensen8965 Жыл бұрын

@@SalDiBlasiMost in the profession would say that, as long as quality of the job isn't compromised, significantly faster is better. But you do you. If you're getting work, you're doing something right.

@muckcityog8985 5 жыл бұрын

great tip thanks sal!

@pikifrino Жыл бұрын

Congratulations!.. good job, thank you!

@charlieschmitt1420 7 жыл бұрын

You are the man sal!!!!

@MyGreenNest 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, I enjoyed watching and listening to you.

@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@grom7826 7 жыл бұрын

Nice to edit out the grinder noise. Good work on steadying the grinder. I would have tried a block of wood inside the circle to help support the grinder and to allow it to stand more vertical, But I'm just sitting here, easy to armchair coach. Thanks

@nallekarhu7994 Жыл бұрын

Nice , gotta get me a mini grinder, thanks for tip 👌😉

@jeepmor 7 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, off the to store for a diamond blade.

@neehooya 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that was super helpful! Much appreciated.

@SalDiBlasi 5 жыл бұрын

👍

@rosscobosco 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work, thanks

@jesseserrano2653 7 жыл бұрын

Wish you were in CT, I want to install a shower stall but am a little nervous..specially regarding the waterproofing! I will watch your videos over and over till i totally get it! Thank you sooo much, your videos are extremely helpful and I ESPECIALLY LOVE HOW METICULOUS YOU ARE WITH YOUR WORK

@SalDiBlasi 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, have to make the customer happy.

@markfernandes2396 3 жыл бұрын

Good work, professional

@marapodrobnata8686 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the reply. But what kind of adhesive do you use when you install the tiles on this kind of surface? The reason I am asking this is because I am trying to renew my bathroom and the floor is from wood and at the moment I am looking for flooring . I really prefere tiles but in this house the floor is wood

@zqzqpj 10 жыл бұрын

There's always something to learn I say...good advice!

@baweralp9440 7 жыл бұрын

Joe Patterson

@elitetilinguk3757 4 жыл бұрын

Bawer Alp h

@KevinWilkesmoneymatters 7 жыл бұрын

thankyou very useful thanks for sharing

@elenasunshine 11 ай бұрын

I hope you were wearing a mask!! Thank you for sharing the knowledge 😊

@BREGGREN 9 жыл бұрын

I Feel Honored Just To Be Able to View This Fine Sculptor at 'Woik!' Thank You!

@Elrino379 9 жыл бұрын

Thank for your videos I lenr how to make a shower pan from one of your videos and I already make two thanks a lot God bless

@SalDiBlasi 9 жыл бұрын

That is why i make the videos, so people can learn to do it properly and not guess at it.

@CherylCold 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Looking at options for a continuation of using porcelain tiles as a back board for a log burning stove onto an angled roof for the chimney exit. This may work. Now google filing tiles for a neater finish.

@BazColne 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Practical.

@clavely1 10 жыл бұрын

Muy buen trabajo!!! tiene mucha manualidad.

@Football5198 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job sir.

@igormijic-gj7xf 7 ай бұрын

It took forever for this!

@timbob987 4 жыл бұрын

perfect damn circle - well done

@loyesp 7 жыл бұрын

nice control of the angle grinder

@killianhouse1 4 жыл бұрын

Great job bro !!

@mannansarwar1536 7 жыл бұрын

Not Every Tile Fixer Can Do that Superb....

@johnnyscott4990 5 жыл бұрын

mannan sarwar if your a tile installer and you can’t make a toilet flange hole, you need to find a new profession lol

@elitetilinguk3757 4 жыл бұрын

Johnny Scott-can you do it?

@pedrocamposnl 10 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tip

@franckypena6451 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect thanks

@SalDiBlasi 10 жыл бұрын

You are right, there is more than one way to do it.

@ogunjimioluwafunbijames819 6 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm a tiller from Nigeria please I want to learn more from you please how do I get your email address or watzap number,i love your video this is my email and watzap number Dansam tiles@gmail.com

@larrymoodie7291 6 жыл бұрын

Sal DiBlasi yu

@cbrSpeedster1 6 жыл бұрын

I tile for a living and cut holes like this daily.... My problem is this... You never install tile over any wood subfloor.... Ever... The tile is bound to crack in a short time once the contractor gets paid and walks away....

@travisjacobs3 4 жыл бұрын

@@cbrSpeedster1 How do you know it wasn't just a dry fit? In my opinion that's the best way to go about doing tile.

@oriontherealironman 5 жыл бұрын

That is one thick tile. Most are much thinner and would require less scoring. But the principle is still the same I'll definitely be using this in the future!

@MM-ob8ti 8 жыл бұрын

Clever technique.

@Padoinky 5 жыл бұрын

Just a note to say thank you for a great selection of how-to guides - I started out with a 6k sq ft home here in the Dallas suburbs, where I have 6 full baths and 2 1/2 baths, along with a large laundry room, mud room and walk-in pantry. Over this summer, I managed to renovate all of these spaces. To be honest, the biggest PIA was the demo work, taking out the old flooring and bath tile surrounds, the faux marble countertops and controlling the dust and debris. The other tasks in the overall demo and renovation project plan, just required patience and a deliberate/disciplined focus

@SalDiBlasi 5 жыл бұрын

Good for you, it is true, installing tile is hard work and requires patience, planning and discipline.

@Bobg425 7 жыл бұрын

I do once round and then plunge cut a cross in the middle,the segments snap right off,I know you can just do a octogan of plunge cuts but my OCD doesnt like a octagon for a round pipe.

@private445 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@NsyShwl Жыл бұрын

Just watching to see your technique.. have you ever tried using a flush cut router bit? I've been thinking about buying a bit to use for my upcoming RR renovation..

@SalDiBlasi 11 жыл бұрын

Some years ago i tried the rotozip to cut a hole in Durock, i found It To Be very slow, hard to control and just not a good choice for the kind of materials involved in tile setting. I am sure that It works fine on softer materials, but there are better tools available.

@linocadenas4875 3 жыл бұрын

Good job

@samueladams163 10 жыл бұрын

How would you be able to tell? Thank you for your time.

@syedferozshah6558 7 жыл бұрын

very good mister

@stevenelliott3444 7 жыл бұрын

Good job 👏🏾!

@NPak-cw1ny 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. 😀

@SalDiBlasi 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@newenergy4428 8 жыл бұрын

I like it. nice work.

@kdeltatube 7 жыл бұрын

are you laying big tiles directly onto plywood?

@jakeizlove 4 жыл бұрын

Would that technique work with slate?

@marcosmunoz9265 2 жыл бұрын

Right on👍🏼

@dannylittledrummer 11 жыл бұрын

You have the best videos.

@zafirabbasi129 7 жыл бұрын

Danny Little 7prhggf

@MrBluefeet7 8 жыл бұрын

Nice job Sal, I noticed you work the circle to the inside, lots of folks "DYSer's" don't know that and, bump outside of the ring surface, its ok under the stool but a light socket ya may have to start over, thanks for showing your skills!

@noureddine309 7 жыл бұрын

perfection :) well done.

@cosakti 5 жыл бұрын

nice job sir

@MrBugman2525 2 жыл бұрын

Very good presentation

@SalDiBlasi 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@smeraldrubie3974 7 жыл бұрын

very good said dibiase

@emmanuelboss2372 8 жыл бұрын

buen truco....pensé que utilizaría alguna herramienta especial

@dirtypimpbird 10 жыл бұрын

much respect. i cant even cut a square.. thanks for the good video

@TheWichert 7 жыл бұрын

dirtypimpbird .

@creamdoormusicschool1642 3 жыл бұрын

Too good tq

@MrMarioSupermario 9 жыл бұрын

I cut a circle little bit when just cut 4 crossed lines inside circle. it gives you like 8 triangles inside circle. when you just use small hammer or something to brake them gently from the circle.

@ryandavis4689 6 жыл бұрын

Now, if the flange is already on the subfloor I just cut it at the original mark? Instead of about a 1/4 inch smaller? And is it a quarter smaller or a half inch?

@hi5ma 10 жыл бұрын

I saw your way and proposed his own, with respect

@zelamarconstructioninc 7 жыл бұрын

Виталий Костров

@beneditofrancisco4147 7 жыл бұрын

Виталий Костров

@wolverine102100 7 жыл бұрын

Benedito Francisco

@carlosfroylan392 7 жыл бұрын

Виталий Костров

@JamesLangUK 10 жыл бұрын

Gave me a little insight to my complex tile cuts and thus helped me a lot, I am in the UK (GB) different fixings / fittings here but technique holds up. I don’t have a grinder tool as yet. will have one tomorrow though (going shopping online now) A+ on the video

@SalDiBlasi 10 жыл бұрын

Grinder is a very handy tool to have.

@JamesLangUK 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks again, yes, should have got one (or even 2 of different sizes) ages ago, so versatile with disks for everything. Sometimes you need a push to buy a new tool

@nuffsed10 9 жыл бұрын

James Lang shame on you mate.a bloke never needs a push to buy new tools

@SalDiBlasi 9 жыл бұрын

He just needed a little nudge, I on the other hand don't need any reason beyond the slightest need for a new tool.

@nuffsed10 9 жыл бұрын

***** respec