Admit it, how do you usually cut metal tiles and profiled sheets? Probably a grinder. So I did this before. But recently the truth was revealed to me, which I want to share with you today.
After talking with one friend who has been working as a builder for 15 years, I learned a lot of new and interesting things. He told me that it is absolutely forbidden to use a grinder to cut tiles and profiled sheets. The reasons are as follows:
- 1. When you cut corrugated sheets, you inadvertently spoil the top anti-corrosion layer of the material. As a result, the metal is soon exposed to rust, shortening its service life.
- 2. In stores today, they sell sheets covered with a layer of polymer on top. This material melts when exposed to high temperatures or sparks. Naturally, the sheets will lose their original appearance from this.
If you have to cut profiled sheets, forget about the grinder. "What, then, to work with?" - you ask. And I will answer you!
1. The most suitable tool for cutting tiles is hacksaw for metal.
With its help, the edge of the material remains even, no burrs, bumps or pits are formed on it. It's another matter when you need to make a curved cut. In this case, you will need a different tool.2. Will come to the rescue jigsaw, in this case, any is suitable: both electric and ordinary manual. Yes, you will cut them much longer, but you will preserve the protective layer of the profiled sheets. Thanks to this, their service life will remain long.
3. If you don't care if the edges of the metal turn out to be smooth or wavy, you can use electric scissors. It is very easy to work with them, special knowledge and skills are not required for this.
It is best to cut profiled sheets slotted scissors, they are versatile, leave an even edge on the metal and do not deform it.
Nibblers electric shears help to make two parallel lines, you do not have to bend the sheet for this. When curly cutting profiled sheets, it is recommended to choose just this type of scissors.
4. Did you know that profiled sheets can be cut with a drill? To do this, you need to use special attachments. The only thing is that it is not so easy to work with a drill, it may not work the first time.
How to protect the edges of profiled sheets from rust
Even if you choose the right tool and do everything right, there is no guarantee that rust will not appear on the edges of the profiled sheets. Metal processing with protective mastic or other suitable compounds will help to avoid this.
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