How to Cut Holes in Tile for Shower Fixtures

Step 1

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Mark where the hole is along the top of the tile. If the pipe or fitting is coming out of the wall, have the rest of the tile in place except for the piece of tile that needs to go where the pipe is. Hold the tile up to the where it should go. Put the tile on the wall like you’re going to slide it into place from the bottom, lining up the edges to the left and right. Stop when you hit the pipe, and mark where it hits the tile on the top.

Use a felt-tip pen or a grease pencil to make the marks.

Step 2

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Note where the pipe is on the right side of the tile. Slide the tile in from the side, lining up the top and bottom edge as you do. When you hit the pipe, stop. Mark where the pipe is in marker.

Make sure to mark where the center of the pipe is. If it’s a large pipe, you can mark both edges instead.

Step 3

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Draw straight lines from the 2 places you’ve marked. Lay the tile down flat on a table. Draw a straight line from each of the sides. Where the marks meet is where the center of the pipe will go.