TILE INSTALLATION TOOLS

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Tile nippers and detail cutters

Compare jaw geometry and supported material for small corrections, edges and cutouts.

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QEP

QEP 32036 compound tile nipper with carbide tips

Tile thickness: 1/8–1/4 inJaw tips: 5/8 in tungsten carbide

The QEP 32036 is a compound-action nipper for localized corrections where a straight cutter is impractical.

$23.99Nov 8, 26, 04:28 PM · New York
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RUBI

RUBI 83942 two-wheel porcelain tile nippers

Model: 83942Application: Porcelain tile

RUBI’s 83942 uses two scoring wheels for corrections on porcelain tile.

$72.94Nov 8, 26, 04:30 PM · New York
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Goldblatt

Goldblatt G12703 two-piece mosaic and tile nipper set

Package: Two nippersHeads: Wheeled and jaw style

The Goldblatt set includes two nippers with visibly different heads.

$25.99Nov 8, 26, 04:32 PM · New York
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Goldblatt

Goldblatt G02009 Pro compound tile nipper

Model: G02009Mechanism: Compound

The G02009 has a compound linkage that distinguishes it from a simple pivot nipper.

$19.95Nov 8, 26, 04:34 PM · New York
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QEP

QEP 32016 Artisan hand nipper for glass tile and porcelain

Model: 32016Adjustment settings: 5, 10 and 13 mm

The QEP Artisan is a hand nipper with three adjustable cut settings and replaceable offset tips.

$32.39Nov 8, 26, 04:34 PM · New York
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POWERTEC

POWERTEC 71900 ergonomic-grip tile nipper

Model: 71900Package: One nipper

The POWERTEC 71900 is a single nipper for localized tile corrections.

$24.99Nov 8, 26, 04:34 PM · New York
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POWERTEC

POWERTEC 71902 parrot-head tile nipper

Model: 71902Head: Parrot jaw

The POWERTEC 71902 has a curved parrot jaw for detail work on documented glass, ceramic and porcelain tile.

$18.99Nov 8, 26, 04:35 PM · New York
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‎QEP

QEP 10003 8 in. Offset-Jaw Tile Nippers

SKU: 10003Tool length: 8 in.

The offset jaws are intended for local shaping around obstacles such as a pipe opening.

$16.76Nov 8, 26, 04:29 PM · New York
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Choosing tile nippers and detail cutters

Start with the cut shape

For a straight full-width cut, compare a manual cutter. For removing small sections near an edge, use the exact nipper application as the deciding criterion. Compare whether the jaws are documented for ceramic, porcelain or a specific mosaic material.

Check access around the detail

The jaw width and head shape determine whether the nipper can reach a small correction. Compare the pictured profile and part number before choosing between otherwise similar tools. For repeated straight cuts, compare the cutting length of a full-size tool.

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Department questions

Can I use a ceramic nipper on porcelain?

Choose a model whose documentation explicitly includes the material printed on the tile package.

Which nipper fits a narrow correction?

Compare the jaw profile and the opening the tool must reach before ordering.

When is a full-size cutter worth comparing?

A long straight cut calls for a tool with the documented support, scoring length and breaker arrangement for that tile.

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