Scoring Wheels for Manual Tile Cutters
Scoring wheels are replaceable cutting components used on manual tile cutters and rail-style cutting systems to score the surface of tile before snapping. A scoring wheel creates a controlled score line across the tile face, allowing the breaker mechanism of the cutter to snap the tile cleanly along that line. Selecting the correct tile scoring wheel plays a major role in cut quality, edge cleanliness, and overall cutting performance.
This collection includes scoring wheels and replacement cutter wheels designed for ceramic, porcelain, and similar tile materials used in residential and commercial tile installation. Tile cutter wheels are available in different diameters and edge profiles to support a wide range of tile types, thicknesses, and cutter designs.
Using a properly matched scoring wheel helps reduce chipping, improve snap consistency, and maintain reliable cutting results over time.
Types of Scoring Wheels
- Standard Scoring Wheels: Designed for common ceramic and porcelain tile
- Heavy-Duty Scoring Wheels: Used for harder, thicker, or textured tile surfaces
- Brand-Specific Wheels: Tile scoring wheels designed for compatibility with specific cutter brands and models
How to Choose a Tile Scoring Wheel
- Tile Material: Hard porcelain may require a heavier-duty cutter wheel
- Wheel Diameter: Larger diameters are often used for thicker or denser tile
- Cutter Compatibility: Confirm the scoring wheel fits your manual tile cutter or rail system
- Edge Profile: Some cutter wheels are designed for smoother scoring on delicate surfaces
Common Applications
Scoring wheels are used for floor tile, wall tile, backsplashes, showers, and other installations where manual tile cutters are used to produce straight and diagonal cuts.
Replacing Scoring Wheels
Over time, scoring wheels can wear or become damaged, which may lead to poor scoring and uneven snapping. Replacing worn tile scoring wheels helps maintain clean score lines, reduce edge chipping, and support consistent cutting performance.