How do I properly cut pre-existing kitchen backsplash tile for new low voltage wall plates?
I'm doing a little bit of kitchen remodeling, overflow from my home theater remodeling. I'm adding some RCA input ports to a pre-existing low voltage wall plate that previously hosted just Cat5 and RG6. Problem is, when this plate was first installed (before I was here), enough room was made only for the cat5 and RG6 aligned vertically.
How do I properly cut the pre-existing backsplash tile, and how do I fix the damage I've already caused?
Question from user Paul Hazen at stackexchange
Answer:
What would probably work best for cutting tile that has already been placed would be a quality oscillating tool with a diamond blade.
You probably wouldn't want to use a carbide blade for tile or grout as it will get chewed up and damaged very quickly.
NOTE: Unless you are purposely trying to destroy an entire piece, it is never a good idea to chisel any type of glass or ceramic as you have already found out.
Answer from user maple shaft at stackexchange
I'm doing a little bit of kitchen remodeling, overflow from my home theater remodeling. I'm adding some RCA input ports to a pre-existing low voltage wall plate that previously hosted just Cat5 and RG6. Problem is, when this plate was first installed (before I was here), enough room was made only for the cat5 and RG6 aligned vertically.
How do I properly cut the pre-existing backsplash tile, and how do I fix the damage I've already caused?
Question from user Paul Hazen at stackexchange
Answer:
What would probably work best for cutting tile that has already been placed would be a quality oscillating tool with a diamond blade.
You probably wouldn't want to use a carbide blade for tile or grout as it will get chewed up and damaged very quickly.
NOTE: Unless you are purposely trying to destroy an entire piece, it is never a good idea to chisel any type of glass or ceramic as you have already found out.
Answer from user maple shaft at stackexchange