Porcelain tile cutting

Can you see how I eased into the cut all the way around?

I'm sure you notived the hole in the tile, well this was a customers try at it the he came to me to help. One I showed him the technique, he had no problems finishing the cut the proper way.

If you tilt the grinder inward the tile won't chip around the edge. Porcelain is a much denser tile than ceramic, so take your time and slowly follow the mark you made far you cut. I let the weight of the grinder do the work. A new or well kept diamond grinding wheel is a must.

This is a small entry of how to cut a circle in a porcelain tile. Notice the angle in which I start the cutting proccess.