Are you in the process of remodeling your bathroom and need to cut tile around a toilet drain? Tile is one of the most versatile materials in any home and can be used in many different ways.

It might seem like an easy task at first, but when it comes to cutting around a toilet drain, some tricks will make this job much easier for you. In this blog post, we will look at tips on how to cut tile around a toilet drain with ease!

How To Cut Tile Around A Toilet Drain

Below, we listed tips for cutting tile around a toilet drain.

Cutting Tile Around A Toilet Drain: Tip #1

The first thing to think about when attempting to cut tile is whether or not it can be done without special tools. For example, some tiles are more difficult than others and some projects will require you to buy specialty diamond blades that make the job easier.

If you can get away with using a regular wet saw, then that will be the least expensive option and one of your cheapest options. If not, then you may want to purchase other blades or even rent some from a tool store for this particular project.

Cutting Tile Around A Toilet Drain: Tip #​2

The next tip is to always use a tile cutting lubricant when cutting tiles. It can help reduce friction and heat on the blade of your saw, thus reducing chipping or cracking in the porcelain while it is being cut.

Cutting Tile Around A Toilet Drain: Tip #​3

If you are using wet diamond blades, you will need to ensure water constantly flows over the blade. This helps cool it down and ensure that your cuts are clean without any debris getting in the way.

Cutting Tile Around A Toilet Drain: Tip #4

Another tip for cutting tile around a toilet drain is to always cut from the inside outwards towards yourself so that if anything breaks or cracks, it won’t break off on you while facing it head-on.

It’s also important not to get too caught up with keeping all of your lines straight because this can cause unnecessary stress on both your back and knees as well as speed up the chipping of tiles which increases the risk of breaking them completely during their removal. If things do break, then you can use another tile to cut around the broken one that much faster.

Cutting Tile Around A Toilet Drain: Tip #​4

If you are looking for a cleaner cut, it may be possible to use the proper blades for your niche kits.

However, suppose nothing seems to work out in order for this project to go smoothly. In that case, you can always break up the tiles into smaller pieces and cut them using other tools like tin snips or even a hacksaw which will still allow you to have clean lines around your toilet drain without worrying about breaking any of these larger tiles.

Cutting Tile Around A Toilet Drain: Tip #​5

When removing stone tile flooring from an existing installation on walls surrounding toilets, chipping away at all four edges before taking off bigger chunks helps speed things up significantly. Chisel pliers also have a great tip on them that allows you to chip away at the grout between tiles while also saving a lot of time and energy.

Cutting Tile Around A Toilet Drain: Tip #​​6​​​​​​

In order to cut through ceramic tile, it is best done with either a wet or dry diamond blade made specifically for this purpose.

This will allow you to get the results you’re looking for in terms of clean cuts without having cracks form along your lines which would make things even more difficult when trying to remove these smaller pieces from their original installation spots surrounding toilets where they were used as part of wall borders.

If nothing else works out, then another tool like tin snips can be purchased inexpensively at any hardware store and work just as well.

There are six tips to cutting tile around a toilet drain that will make the job go much smoother and save you time, energy, money, and frustration.

If none of them work out for you or do not meet your specific needs in terms of application during this project, it is time to call a professional who is more than happy to help you out. If you are also willing to learn more, you can read our post about moving a toilet over a few inches or 6 inches here.