Diamond blade saws cut tile, granite and marble exactly as a table saw cuts wood. The ceramic-tile saw blade has diamonds in it, and water is used to cool the blade.

Photo/Tim CarterThis ceramic-tile cutter can make precision cuts on many types of small and large tile. Q. I have never used a ceramic-tile cutter. Is cutting tile really possible with such a ...

Cement backer board is a DIYer's friendit will let you lay down tile without using a thick bed of mortar. But you'll need to cut it down to size, and here's how.