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Old 06-10-2009, 08:54 PM   #1
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Anybody have any tips on getting a factory looking edge on a cut side of the tile.

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Old 06-10-2009, 08:56 PM   #2
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Anybody have any tips on getting a factory looking edge on a cut side of the tile.
if the tile is solid porcelin you could grind and polish it. Red or whit body tile and you are out of luck.
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Old 06-10-2009, 09:41 PM   #3
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Thanks for the info.
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if the tile is solid porcelin you could grind and polish it
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hit it real quick with 80 grit..
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