# How to Cut Tiles Around Outlets Without a Wet Saw
Things You'll Need
- Glass cutter
- Tile nipper
- Wax pencil
- 60-grit sandpaper
- Safety glasses
Instructions
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Mark the locations of the necessary cuts on the tile, using a wax pencil. Double-check the cut locations and trial-fit the tile before making any cuts.
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Score the glazed or glass surface of the tile with a glass cutter along the cut marks. Press hard enough so the cutter penetrates the glaze or glass surface. The tile remains in one piece held together by the backing material.
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Nip away the waste material from the tile. A tile nipper resembles a pair of pliers with jaws that are at right angles to the handles. Compress the jaws to nip or break off a small portion of the tile. Continue to snap off small pieces of tile until you reach the score lines made by the glass cutter.
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Rub the cut edges of the tile with 60-grit sandpaper. This smooths any sharp edges and can prevent cuts or scratches while handling the tile.
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