Installation Guide

4
• When planning a cut that will be the full length of the panel, either with a plunge cut, or starting at the edge,
mark and drill a relief hole at the termination point of the cut, then cut towards the relief hole. Properly support
piece equally across entire surface of the piece when setting in mortar and prior to handling for installation.
• When planning a plunge cut, drill a relief hole with an electroplated core bit at the termination point of the cut,
prior to beginning the cut. Always cut towards the relief hole.
• When planning a “U” shaped cut, mark, and drill relief holes where the cut lines will intersect. Always make
the shortest cuts first, leaving your waste/dropout attached to the largest part of your desired piece for the final
cut.
• When planning an “L” shaped cut, mark and drill relief holes where the cut lines will intersect lways cut the
shortest length first, and cut towards the relief hole.
MANIPULATION (FULL CUTS, CUT OUTS, MITERED EDGES)
The “score and snap” is the preferred method for straight cuts (from one end of the panel to the
other) using a recommended tool. (See page  – for tool suppliers.)
• When manipulating large porcelain panels,
a variable speed right angle grinder is strongly
suggested to reduce vibration. Electroplated
diamond blades or electroplated diamond drill bits
should be used for various cuts and manipulations.
(See appendix for tool suppliers.)