What Size Tile Drill Bit Do I Need? When drilling porcelain, ceramic or natural stone tile, choosing the correct diamond drill bit size is essential. From a simple 6mm fixing hole to a larger opening for shower pipework or a 40mm waste, this guide covers the common hole sizes tile installers need on site. The…
When the Slab Changed the Trade: How Sigma Helped Build the Large Format Tool System In 2001, Italian engineer Franco Stefani created something that would change the ceramics industry. Through Laminam, he introduced a new generation of porcelain surface: an extraordinary 300 × 100 cm slab, only 3 mm thick. At a time when ceramic…
Sigma Series 4 vs Series 3 MAX and Pull: What Changed and Why For many professional tile fixers, the Sigma Series 3 MAX and Pull cutters were the standard for years. They were strong, reliable and built to work day after day. Many are still in use today and continue to perform as well as…
Choosing the right Sigma tile cutter comes down to the type of work you do, the tiles you cut most often and the scoring style you prefer. Sigma UK supplies cutters for everything from detailed kitchen splashbacks and mosaic work to large format porcelain. This guide will help you choose the right cutter for your…
A professional tile cutter should be a long term working tool, not something that needs replacing when one small component wears out or is damaged. That has always been part of the Sigma approach. Sigma tile cutters are built for professional use, with serviceable and replaceable components available when they are needed. Whether a cutter…