Cutting tileboard

The bottom section of an already-installed tileboard panel has been torn off and the resulting end is very ragged.

How can I cut the ragged end so it's square and even? (I want to replace the missing section with a section of new tileboard).

(I don't have any power saws (i.e., circular-saw, jigsaws, etc)

Reply to
gcotterl
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I'm not sure what you mean by "tileboard" but if you mean a cement board such as Durock or Wonderboard, there is a cheap and effective hand tool for cutting it. Go to the big box home improvement store to where they have the cement board, and ask for a carbide scoring tool. It's basically a bit of carbide with a handle, cost around $10. You drag it along the board to create a score line. If the board were not mounted you could score and snap, as you would with drywall using a utility knife. But since it's already mounted, you can just score repeatedly until you score all the way through. The tool works well on plaster walls, too. -- H

Reply to
Heathcliff

The panel is made by Decorative Panels International (DPI) The label says: 1/8" embossed tileboard Model #627 - Design: "Toned White". (The face has shiny white squares; the back is tempered hardboard)

The "application instructions" say the (un-installed) panel can be cut with a fine-toothed handsaw. But how do I cut the panel that's already stuck on the wall?

Reply to
gcotterl

Use a good straight edge and repeatedly score it with a utility knife.

Reply to
jamesgangnc

Another job for the Harbor Freight Multifunction Tool? (or similar)

Be sure you wear saftey glasses and do not operate tool when wet or under the influence of alcohol (you, not the tool).

Reply to
HeyBub

The orange angle grinder (4.5") from harbor freight is $18 with the coupon (or $20 on sale right now). A segmented diamond blade for said angle grinder is fifteen bucks.

The problem is that cement backer board releases a lot of silicone dust when it is cut by a power tool, so you would need to isolate the work area, wear a respirator (safety goggles, hearing protection, old colthes) and clean up

***thoroughly***.

Jon

Reply to
Jon Danniken

Hi Jon,

The panel is NOT a cement backer board. Its face has shiny white squares and the back is tempered hardboard.

Gary

Reply to
gcotterl

Oh okay, I gotcha, that laminated stuff. I'd use a straightedge and several new razor blades in a good razor blade knife. Hold the straightedge securely and keep cutting passes (away from your fingers) until you make it through. Flip the blades and replace them frequently - they are a consumable item. It's gonna take a lot of passes, so be patient.

Jon

Reply to
Jon Danniken

Here in Canada it's known as barker board. Might want to take a look at their site for tips:

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Reply to
propman

that would be silicon, not silicone. they're way different.

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charlie

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