You are probably looking down at your flooring and deciding whether or not you should replace them with tiles. Perhaps you are already convinced that you will be tiling your floors and are also wondering about the difference between a wet tile cutting saw and a dry tile cutting saw. Here are 2 differences between them.
Water
One of the main differences between a wet saw and a dry saw is that a wet tile saw uses water to cut the tiles. Water is used to prevent the blade from overheating. You might begin to wonder why the blade would overheat in the first place. Tiles that are made of an extremely hard and dense material like marble or travertine are difficult to cut. For this reason, the blade will need to be in contact with the material for a significant amount of time, causing friction. Thus, a wet tile saw would be advantageous to use with these types of materials. A dry saw, on the other hand, is suitable for projects that utilize non-commercial grade ceramic tiles or for areas in the home where it must remain dry.
Different Types Of Dry Cutting Tools
Another difference between a wet saw and a dry saw is that there are several types of tile cutting tools that do not utilize water. This means you have the option to choose a dry saw that is operated manually like tile nippers or systems that utilize a carbide wheel. These types of dry saws are beneficial for smaller projects or if high-decibel noises will be a concern. In contrast, a wet tile saw is typically operated using electricity to produce cutting power needed for expansive or heavy-duty projects and applications.
