How to make circle cuts and hard cuts in tile yourself

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Counted from the threads quoted below. How we count

• It goes quiet, then comes back — 3 separate clusters since October 2025.
• This comes up 38.1× more often in r/Flooring than across the site as a whole.

1. 1
   Using an angle grinder with a tile blade

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2. 2
   Hiring a contractor to finish the job

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3. 3
   Using suction cup tools or electric suction devices for better grip and handling

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4. 4
   Back buttering tiles

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5. 5
   Making multiple attempts before getting the cut right

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   Ensure tiles are clean of thinset, replace the scoring wheel if the line is faint, and position the feet about 3 inches to one-third of the tile's length before pressing down smoothly.

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7. 7
   Using wainscoting to cover up cut errors

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8. 8
   Using caulking to cover up non-straight lines against the bathtub

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9. 9
   Leaving existing caulking and reapplying on top

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10. 10
    Watching YouTube tutorials from channels like Tile Coach

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    Dry laying a row on the counter first to plan the layout

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12. 12
    Using 50% offset for easier half-tile cuts

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