Subject: Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Tile Saw? [Print This Page] Author:
bb818 Time: 16-1-2008 08:20 AM Subject: Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Tile Saw?
A tile saw can be very useful for a variety of jobs you may need to complete. However, you do have options. You can either rent a tile saw or buy one and always have it handy in case you need it. However, sometimes you can rent one and save money, and sometimes it will be better for you to buy one. First, we will go over the basics of a tile saw and what its uses are.
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A tile saw is a tool that you would use to cut tile. This is useful and necessary if you are going to install tile in your bathrooms, or in your kitchen. Just like any other tool there are a variety of tile saws, which are sometimes called tile cutters. There are ceramic tile saws, which are the most popular because most installations of tiles in bathrooms and in kitchens are of ceramic tiles.
Tile saws are used to make a straight cut in ceramic tile. They can be compared to how a glass cutter would work. First the tile saw’s cutting wheel first makes a score in the tile where it will be cut, and then it is snapped off.
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If you are going to complete a one time project for your home you may be better off just renting a tile saw for your installation project. If you do not plan to install any tile work in the future, you should not need to buy one to own it. That would just be a waste of money to always have it on hand if you are never going to use it again.
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If you plan to do more than one room and need to do the projects in your spare time you might be better off buying a tile saw so that you do not have to worry about bringing it back when the rental time is over, or paying more just because something came up (like needing to work late). This can make you pay more because you just want to take your time with the project. It might be better to buy one so that you have the leisure of not having to worry about returning the item when you are finished installing tile. For example, if you plan to install tile in your bathroom this year, and then install tile in your kitchen next year, you should probably just buy a tile saw.
When you need a tile saw to get a home project done you should consider whether it would be better for you and your money to rent or purchase a tile saw. Weigh the pros and cons of both sides and get price estimates so you can evaluate which option would be best for you.
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