There was a video of guys installing 10 foot tiles with a sigma Kera Cut a while back. I recall they used a 1/2x1/2 notch on the back of the tile and the floor.
They are actually thin porcelain panels. They handle and cut like plate glass. They are flexible- they will conform to irregularities so a leveling system is required.
Also because they are some what flexible they need to have very good prep or they will show they underlying issues.
3MM is only for walls. 5mm can be used on some floors but only if the manufacturer rates them for such.
They require 100% coverage and you want to use Thixotropic mortars (3n1, Pro-Lite) with some of the EuroNotch trowels.
I think they're ridiculous. Went to a class at coverings. I believe they said length could be limited by handling ability. Another material I hope to be gone.
Did a bench seat display for tile supplier with 36"x36" cut down to 24"x30". Set it over WEDI board so surface was pretty flat to start. The cut edge was made smoother with a router type bit. To get full contact, it was recommended to use a orbital sander with buffer pad. I don't have an orbital so I bought an old blender and ran it over the tile. Seems to be holding up. Next time I'll add ice and mix some drinks to celebrate finishing. Big pita, imo.
It has it's place but the tooling requirements limit it's use.
I think the tool cost was @ 2500$, you have to handle like a glass crew. They want to entice installers to setting it, it's kinda pushing me away from setting even more.
For awhile I have followed Dave the Tile Guy on facebook. I think he's on the jb forum or something like that... can't remember if he hangs around here. Either way, check his fb page. He does some cool stuff with Huge tile
He has some tool p0.rn too
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