Tile training module
- 1. Tile Products PART 1: DISCUSSION April 2017
- 2. OPENING STATEMENT This presentation is designed to serve as a stand-alone training piece, as well as act as a companion piece to Lackmond’s hands on diamond training program. Classroom instruction is important, but there is no substitute for hands on training to reinforce academic concepts. Contact your Lackmond representative to schedule hands-on training: 800-850-2044. Tile course includes : • Tile Products
- 3. • Silica Dust Mask (N95) SAFETY BRIEFING: REQUIRED GEAR • Wrap Around Eye Protection • Hearing Protection • Gloves (optional) • Protective Apron (optional)
- 4. SAFETY BRIEFING Unplug and/or turn off gas tools when changing, inspecting, or mounting a diamond blade Wear safety equipment at all times when operating tools • Cutting and grinding can produce flying debris • Prolonged silica dust inhalation can lead to respiratory issues • In absence of hearing protection, hearing damage can occur with prolonged tool use Keep hands out of cutting areas at all times Cutting and grinding can result in heat build-up • Use caution and tight fitting gloves to prevent accidental burns
- 5. Tile • Important industry terms and concepts • Tile saw and tile blade familiarity • Differences in the various types and tiles • Proper mounting and removal from tool • Proper tile cutting techniques • Hands on demonstration / use COURSE OVERVIEW
- 6. Industry trends that impact cutting, grinding, and drilling of tile Importance of quality / performance in tile industry Proper tool set up and calibration Proper cutting and drilling techniques Tips and Tricks to extend tool life or increase performance KEY CONCEPTS
- 7. Break Strength • The weight a tile can withstand unsupported before breaking o ANSI standard for floor tile is minimum 250 lb break strength • Most porcelains being laid today are 550 lb break strength • Some commercial tiles are up to 1,000 lb break strength o Crossville Porcelains & Florida Tile Urbanite are excellent examples Class Rating / PEI Rating • 0-5 rating, usually found on packaging for the tile o 0 rating is only appropriate for wall use o 5 rating denotes industrial / commercial grade tile made for the extreme heavy use areas INDUSTRY TERMS
- 8. Chipping • Chipped edges require additional work and often results in high waste • A “chip free cut” is the single most important performance criteria for a diamond blade or bit Blown out corners • Leads to cracked corners post-install and requires tiles to be removed and reinstalled • Usually evidence of a dull or poorly matched blade/application Speed of cut • Important only after above issues are addressed • Labor is #1 cost driver for tile jobs and impacts a contractors profit at the end of the job Blade life • Least important of all factors and hard to judge over time IMPORTANCE OF QUALITY PRODUCTS
- 9. Glass • Most difficult product to work with • Hugely popular in a variety of sizes and applications • Often mixed with other types to create attractive mosaic patterns • Can only be cut with a glass specific blade Porcelain • Extremely dense and prone to chipping; often glazed • Most popular style for use in heavy traffic, wet, or food prep environments Ceramic • Softer material less prone to chipping • Popular for wall tiles and for lower cost installs Natural stone tile • Grouped in with Ceramic tile for tool diagnosis purposes • Wide variety of colors and styles TYPES OF TILE
- 10. Tile Tools PART 2: THE TOOLS
- 11. Designed for large format tiles • Greater capacity than all other professional tile saws on the market Most accurate tile saw on the market Includes our best BEAST BP Series Porcelain tile blade 10” Wet Tile / Stone Saw BEAST10 | 10” WET TILE / STONE SAW BP10PKIT Shown
- 12. • Can perform a 24” diagonal cut in one pass • 34” rip cut capacity • 39” rip with plunge • Large cutting table provides sturdy workspace • Universal Folding Stand • Lightweight and easy to fold for transportation Designed for large format tiles BEAST10 | 10” WET TILE / STONE SAW BP10PKIT Shown
- 13. • 1/32” accuracy over 24” cut • 13 sealed, stainless steel bearings provide smooth operation • Rail system alignment is easily adjusted and has 10x tighter tolerances than the leading competitor Most accurate saw on the market BEAST10 | 10” WET TILE / STONE SAW
- 14. Comparable to all typical10” wet tile saws on the market with the below benefits • Same capacity / cutting abilities • Approximately half the weight • Approximately $200 less than the DeWalt®24000™ 7” Wet Tile / Stone Saw BEAST7 | 7” WET TILE / STONE SAW BEAST7 Shown
- 15. • Viable alternative to the more expensive, heavier 10” saws on the market o 24” rip cut capacity o 18” diagonal cut capacity o 48 pounds o Same capacity and capability as larger 10” saws in a much more compact package Huge capabilities in a small package BEAST7 | 7” WET TILE / STONE SAW
- 16. Allows easy transport for both 7” and 10” saws Lightweight and easy to fold for transportation Saws can easily load on / off a truck while attached to a stand Can be stored vertically or laying flat Can fit through a 32” door opening Universal Folding Stand Universal Scissor Stand BEAST TILE SAW STAND OPTIONS Lightweight and collapsible Simple solution that fits both saws Comparable to current competitive offerings
- 17. Extremely powerful and capable hand-saw 5” blade diameter Accepts contour blades Powerful 12 Amp motor Come with a GFI circuit breaker 5” Wet / Dry Tile and Stone Saw BEAST5 TILE / STONE SAW BEAST5 Shown
- 18. Unlimited rip cuts with excellent accuracy • Included 2-point reversible rip guide Powerful 12 amp motor • Quickly cuts through stone, granite, tile, or concrete BEAST5 TILE / STONE SAW
- 19. Accepts contour blades • Allows curve cutting, sink cutouts, and decorative concrete work Bevel / Miter cutting ability • Make accurate angle cuts up to 45° BEAST5 TILE / STONE SAW
- 20. BEAST Tile and Stone Drilling System Variable speed drilling system with integrated water feed Includes all items seen below (Except drill bit) Works with BPB Series drill bits Comes with a GFI circuit breaker BEAST TILE / STONE DRILLING SYSTEM FB750W Shown
- 21. Variable speed motor: • Variable speed motor allows you to match RPM to bit size, increasing life and performance • Traditional grinders run at 13,300 RPM, suggested RPM for an 1-3/8” hole saw is approximately 6,800 RPM • Because of drastic differences in speeds, we can only guarantee bit life when using our entire system Bit Template: • The drill bit template is often discarded after a user becomes familiar with utilizing our drilling system • The template utilizes a suction cup to adhere to a drilling surface, and an adjustable plate to fit a variety of hole saw diameters TILE / STONE DRILLING SYSTEM
- 22. Tile Products PART 3: THE BLADES
- 23. Typical Uses: • For cutting glass tile • Most glass applications are in mosaic or small subway tile sizes, but larger format tiles are coming Advantages: • Can cleanly cut glass tiles with minimal chipping to both the face and paper backer • Capable of cutting Glass, Porcelain, Ceramic, and Natural tiles Other Considerations : • Priced higher when compared to other diamond blades • Cutting speed is slower than conventional tile blades • Will experience slow speeds and excessive wear if used on materials other than glass GLASS TILE BLADES TL10GBT Shown
- 24. Typical Uses: • Designed for cutting the most critically hard porcelains with minimal chipping • Porcelain tile ranges from small format mosaics to 5’x10’ thin panels • Porcelain tile is appropriate for use in any environment Advantages: • Extremely thin kerf cutting edge and reinforcing hub combine for a very fast, precise, and chip free cut • Bonded to perform well in 1,000lb break strength, Class 5 porcelains Other Considerations : • Reinforcing hub can get in the way during notch cuts o Requires installer to flip tile to square up a corner rather than lifting the tile at the end of a cut BEAST BP SERIES PORCELAIN BLADES BP10 Shown
- 25. Typical Uses: • Designed for cutting the most critically hard porcelains with minimal chipping • Most popular for ripping tiles where speed is more important than the finished edge Advantages: • Extremely thin kerf cutting edge and reinforcing hub combine for a very fast, precise, and chip free cut • Turbo Mesh greatly aids in cooling and allows this blade to be used DRY from 4” – 7”; 10” is wet only • Popular style in industry Other Considerations : • Premium price point • Can have more chipping than continuous rim designs • Reinforcing hub can get in the way during notch cuts BEAST PORCELAIN TURBO MESH BLADES BPM10 Shown
- 26. Typical Uses: • For wet/dry cutting of ceramic and natural tiles • Often used on wall tiles and back splashes, as those materials do not require the softer porcelain bond Advantages: • Softer application translates to lower cost components, allowing us to provide a high performance and very competitively priced blade • Can be used wet or dry from 4” – 7”; 10” is wet only Other Considerations : • Cannot cut Porcelain or Glass • Porcelain products are becoming much more popular and affordable, reducing the market for these products CERAMIC TILE BLADES TL10SPP Shown
- 27. Tile Products PART 4: DRILL BITS
- 28. BEAST PORCELAIN TILE BITS Typical Uses: • For wet coring of porcelain, ceramic tile, and stone • Most often used when installing sink faucets, shower drains, wall anchors, and other drilling needs in tile Advantages: • Fast sintering allows extremely long bit life and excellent, chip free performance in critically hard materials • 200 hole guarantee in porcelain when used with drilling system • Fits BEAST Drilling System, has 5/8”-11 Threaded arbor to fit hand grinders, and can be shipped with a ½” shank adapter to use on hand drills Other Considerations : • Can only be used wet • Cannot guarantee life of product when used with tools other than BEAST drilling system
- 29. Typical Uses: • For dry coring of concrete, granite, and natural stone • Popular for granite or concrete countertop installation Advantages: • Available in threaded and non-threaded styles • Soft bond provides cleanly cut hole • Segmented style provides excellent drilling speed Other Considerations : • Does not perform well in porcelain or ceramic tiles • Segmented style can chip materials when not used correctly • Pilot bit is often used incorrectly; must be removed after bit has started to drill and established the “hole” CONCRETE / STONE BITS
- 30. • Typical Uses: • For wet/dry coring of ceramic tile, marble, and granite • Used in installation process of tile and stone products • Advantages: • Popular style performs well in a variety of applications • Can be used in a variety of drilling tools • Can be used wet or dry • Other Considerations : • Does not perform well in heavy reinforcement • Wide segment spacing can catch on some reinforcement and shear teeth from body • Pilot bit is often used incorrectly; must be removed after bit has started to drill and established the “hole” CERAMIC TILE BITS
- 31. Tile Products PART 5: HANDS ON
- 32. Adjust the saw head so that the blade is as low as possible • This minimizes the amount of diamond rim contacting the tile at one time, reducing the likelihood of chipping Adjust water flow and nozzles so that sufficient water is being delivered at the point of cut • Uneven or insufficient water flow can create a number of problems including: ruining your blade, uneven blade wear, excess chipping Maintain even pressure as you move the sliding tray or hand held saw forward through the material The final, cut edge is of the most importance, take your time and allow the tool to do the work PROPER CUTTING TECHNIQUE
- 33. Industry trends that impact cutting, grinding, and drilling of tile Importance of quality / performance in tile industry Proper tool set up and calibration Proper cutting and drilling techniques Tips and Tricks to extend tool life or increase performance KEY CONCEPTS
- 34. THE END THANK YOU! Thank you for completing the Tile training module. For any questions on this and other products offered by Lackmond Products, Inc. please contact our customer service department at 1-800-850-2044. Also, please see all these products and more on our website: Lackmond.com.