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How to Cut Border Tile Without Measuring

Published On

September 21, 2023

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Here’s an easy way to mark border tile around the edge of the room for cutting without using a tape measure.

Place the tile to be cut directly on top of the last full tile.
Put another full tile on top of the one to butt cut, and push it up against the wall.
Using the edge of the top tile as a guide, draw a line on the bottom tile.
Cut the bottom tile to the line for a perfect fit.

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Joe Truini is a contractor, author, and the host of “Simple Solutions” on Today’s Homeowner TV and the weekly Today’s Homeowner radio show. He has worked on both large commercial projects and residential remodeling, and has written for national publications such as This Old House and Popular Mechanics. He has also written eight books, including three best-selling shed-building books. Joe lives in Connecticut with his family and enjoys hiking, traveling, and baseball in his spare time.

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