{"id":78569,"date":"2024-09-18T08:17:48","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T06:17:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/?p=78569"},"modified":"2024-09-18T08:17:53","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T06:17:53","slug":"scoring-wheels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/scoring-wheels\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Best Scoring Wheels and Marking Technique"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tiles constantly evolve, and installers often face cutting problems when working with increasingly difficult-to-cut materials. Fortunately, <strong>just as tiles evolve, so do cutting tools, including scoring wheels<\/strong>. Knowing <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-tile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to tile<\/a><\/strong> and get a successful cut of new formats and thicknesses is an essential skill. In addition to having the appropriate ceramic cutter, <strong>it is essential to use the correct scoring wheel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we discuss <strong>how to choose scoring wheel<\/strong>s, as well as scoring techniques for different tile types. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-22e30c96-5ce3-45e1-9802-7fdd7d8af460\"><span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-22e30c96-5ce3-45e1-9802-7fdd7d8af460\" id=\"hs-cta-22e30c96-5ce3-45e1-9802-7fdd7d8af460\"><!--[if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/6786297\/22e30c96-5ce3-45e1-9802-7fdd7d8af460\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-22e30c96-5ce3-45e1-9802-7fdd7d8af460\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/6786297\/22e30c96-5ce3-45e1-9802-7fdd7d8af460.png\"  alt=\"* Do you want to get the guide on How to achieve the best tiling finishes?  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Our goal is always to <strong>achieve the best quality cut.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For ceramics with smooth glazes and\/or polished porcelain, the incision must be clean and as delicate as possible (avoiding damage to the glaze). <strong>Scoring wheels of 6 and 8 mm make a quick, fine incision<\/strong> with the necessary depth to obtain clean cuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HONDO_STUDIO_RUBI_BRAND_2020_12-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"scoring wheels\" class=\"wp-image-78583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HONDO_STUDIO_RUBI_BRAND_2020_12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HONDO_STUDIO_RUBI_BRAND_2020_12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HONDO_STUDIO_RUBI_BRAND_2020_12-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/HONDO_STUDIO_RUBI_BRAND_2020_12.jpg 1181w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The most problematic materials are usually the rough ones (<strong>the greater the roughness, the greater the difficulty)<\/strong>. Scoring these textures can result in a score line that isn\u2019t perfectly straight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With most rough tiles, we will be forced to <strong>apply a little more pressure.<\/strong> Be careful as to not apply too much pressure though. For best results it is recommended to <strong>start your score at the bottom of the tile<\/strong>. This is the point furthest away from the measuring bar on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/categories\/manual-cutters-for-ceramic-tiles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tile cutter.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-42b78590-1a17-4d0f-b3b5-4857d2eeb49c\"><span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-42b78590-1a17-4d0f-b3b5-4857d2eeb49c\" id=\"hs-cta-42b78590-1a17-4d0f-b3b5-4857d2eeb49c\"><!--[if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/6786297\/42b78590-1a17-4d0f-b3b5-4857d2eeb49c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-42b78590-1a17-4d0f-b3b5-4857d2eeb49c\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/6786297\/42b78590-1a17-4d0f-b3b5-4857d2eeb49c.png\"  alt=\"New call-to-action\"\/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(6786297, '42b78590-1a17-4d0f-b3b5-4857d2eeb49c', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code -->\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the scoring wheel roughly 1cm from the end of the tile, and <strong>score backwards<\/strong>. You can do this once or twice. Now we can score forward along the full length of the tile. Once you are at the top of the tile, <strong>go back and score the last 1 \u2013 2 cm of tile again.<\/strong> This ensures a precise score line for the tile to break along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is that, when the piece requires it, we should not be afraid to score the tile 3 or 4 times, as this ensures the piece breaks where we need it, <strong>without risk of wastage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We must not forget to secure the entry and exit of the piece, to ensure a straight cut without deviations at the ends, especially in hard materials like porcelain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Scoring Wheels and Their Uses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a general rule to follow when it comes to scoring wheel sizes. 6 and 10mm <strong>will be better for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toppstiles.co.uk\/floor-tiles\/ceramic#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ceramic tiles<\/a><\/strong>, while 8 and 18 are <strong>better for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toppstiles.co.uk\/floor-tiles\/porcelain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">porcelain tiles.<\/a><\/strong> When it comes to 22mm scoring wheels, <strong>these are best for extremely rough surfaces<\/strong> which you would normally find on porcelain tiles, but it can also be used to cut tough ceramic tiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"905\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Scoring-Wheels-1024x905.jpg\" alt=\"scoring wheels\" class=\"wp-image-78574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Scoring-Wheels-1024x905.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Scoring-Wheels-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Scoring-Wheels-768x679.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Scoring-Wheels.jpg 1181w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/categories\/scoring-wheels-for-manual-cutters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RUBI Scoring Wheels<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-53051bb3-c1a3-48a7-9c53-f58e31bd800b\"><span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-53051bb3-c1a3-48a7-9c53-f58e31bd800b\" id=\"hs-cta-53051bb3-c1a3-48a7-9c53-f58e31bd800b\"><!--[if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/6786297\/53051bb3-c1a3-48a7-9c53-f58e31bd800b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-53051bb3-c1a3-48a7-9c53-f58e31bd800b\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/6786297\/53051bb3-c1a3-48a7-9c53-f58e31bd800b.png\"  alt=\"New call-to-action\"\/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(6786297, '53051bb3-c1a3-48a7-9c53-f58e31bd800b', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tiles constantly evolve, and installers often face cutting problems when working with increasingly difficult-to-cut materials. 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