Granite can be cut with a circular saw using the proper blade and support. When cutting granite slabs or tiles, having steady support to prevent cracking is important. For tiles, cutting on a workbench or plywood is suitable, while wet cutting is needed for slabs to keep the blade cool. Covering granite edges with tape can prevent chipping during cutting. It is best to cut granite outdoors or with open windows to prevent dust from spreading indoors.

2. Granite is a durable natural material that is used in homes and in office buildings. It is
available in slabs or in tile form which can help make it suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
While wet cutting granite with your diamond blade or using a specialized rail saw for the larger
slabs are how you typically cut granite, you can still use your circular saw with the right
support and right blade.
Cutting Granite with Your Diamond
Blade Saw
If you’re planning to use your circular saw with your diamond blade to cut granite, here
are tips that can help you cut through this material more effectively:

3. Have Support Ready
When you cut the granite slab or tile, you’re going to need steady support to
prevent excessive vibrations that can cause cracking in the material. For slabs, the support
you need a workbench where you can clamp down the material for cutting. For tiles, you
can cut it on top of a piece of plywood on the ground or on a table.

4. Cutting Tiles and Slab
For cutting granite tiles, you can dry cut using your circular saw with a diamond
blade. Because tiles are thinner than slabs, it will not cause too much heat for your blade.
For the slab, you’re going to have to use the wet cutting method so the blade will stay
cool.
Preventing Chipping
Granite edges will chip when you use a circular saw because of all the vibrations it
causes. The more vibrations in the cut, the more imperfections in the material. To prevent
edges from chipping, you can cover them with duct tape or masking tape so that the larger
fragments do not fall off as you cut.
Cut in Open Areas
Cutting granite will, of course,
generate dust and debris that is heavy
and thick, it’s advisable that you start
cutting in an outdoor setting. If you
have to cut indoors, make sure that
exterior windows are open that the
living spaces in your home are sealed
off to prevent dust from getting into
these areas, especially if you’re going
to dry cut.
With these granite cutting
tips, you can create quality cuts that
you can use for your home or office
space. For more information on
cutting tools or cutting tips, check out
GilaTools.com!

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