Use nippers on glass tiles 1⁄8 inch (3. 2 mm) thick. Anything thicker may be too difficult to cut through. Nippers can be purchased from home improvement stores or online for around $15.
Use washable marker so you can wipe the markings away easily when you’re done cutting.
That includes pets, too! You don’t want a furry friend to get hit with a piece of glass either.
If the glass is stubborn, you may need to use two hands to cut through it. If this is the case, hold both of the handles with your dominant hand and wrap your non-dominant hand around it to add extra strength to your grip. [6] X Research source
The edges of nipped tile can be extremely sharp, and if you plan to install them around places like shower drains or the edge of a wall, you need to smooth the edges out.
Scoring and snapping allows you to cut larger squares of tile into smaller squares and isn’t ideal for cutting irregular shapes or patterns. The cuts need to be at least an 1 inch (2. 5 cm) wide in order for you to snap it off, so scoring is not a good method to cut thin slivers of glass tile. You can find glass scoring tools at hardware stores or online for about $15.
Be sure to lay the glass tile down gently to avoid chipping or cracking it.
Washable marker will wipe off easily after you snap off your glass tile.
If the glass tile is too large for you to reach over to the edge, stand alongside it instead while placing your scoring wheel.
If your pliers do not have a rubberized grip on the jaws, apply masking tape to get a better grip on the glass.
Don’t press down slowly or the edge of the glass may break off unevenly.
A rubbing stone can also be used to buff out any small irregularities in the break.
Wet saws allow you to cut squares out of larger pieces of tile quickly and evenly, but isn’t great for cutting curved or irregular shapes. You can rent wet saws from home improvement stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s for about $50 a day.
Make sure the lines are straight and even. You can always just wipe the marker away and form the lines again.
Latex gloves work fine, too.
Wipe up and dust or glass pieces that may be on your saw or workstation.
