How Do You Cut Tile Board

On the back of the tile-board panel, measure and mark the panel for cutting. Use a straight edge to make the lines; do not rely on any grid marks the manufacturer put there. Cut the tile board from the back side with the circular saw. To cut out holes for shower or bath knobs, use the jigsaw or hole saw.

What is the best way to cut tile backer board?

Score-and-Snap The simplest way to cut cement backer board is to score the surface and snap the sheet along the scored line, similar to the way you’d cut drywall. In fact, you can use a drywall utility knife to score backer board, but a better option is a carbide-tipped scoring tool.

Can you cut cement board with a hand saw?

While power saws make it a lot easier, it is possible to cut ​cement boards by hand.