How Do You Cut 12X12 Marble Wall Tiles Into 4X12 Pieces?
Modern tile installations with innovative sizes of tile are being used more frequently in homes than ever before. One of the newest shapes to gain use is the extended or oversized subway tile. At 4 by 12 inches in size, this shape can be laid in an offset pattern, or stacked on top of one another vertically or horizontally for sleek, modern looks. If you are unable to buy marble tiles in this size, it is possible to cut 12-inch tiles into three pieces to be used in this manner. Careful measurements and precise cutting are important to ensure that the grout joints line up evenly during installation. Measure the tiles carefully, starting at one end of the tile and going up 4 inches. Make a small pencil mark on the edge of the tile for each 4-inch increment. Use a straightedge to run a line in pencil down the tile, dividing the tile into three equal 4-by-12-inch sections. Double check the size of each section to ensure they are all equal. Some marble tiles are not exactly 12 inches square
