How to Cut Vinyl Tile for Shelf?

[Steve H Graham]

I want to stick vinyl tile on a shelf I'm building, and I have to cut a tile to 17.75" by 11". I do not have special tools for this. Question: will I regret using the band saw?

[Jerome Stanek]

We cut tile by scoring it with a utility knife and then heat it and snap it

[Tom Ewell]

What Jerome said, hit it a couple of times with the knife while scoring (straight edge is helpful too) and the tile should snap even without the heat.

[Steve H Graham]

Scoring worked perfectly. Thanks.

[Bob Cumming]

An aluminum straight edge or 24" stainless steel shop ruler ought to help you score a very neat cut using a box cutter with a new blade. Doesn't sound like you're building a Rolex. Or you could do it the way we used to do when I was in government service: Measure it with a slide caliper, mark it with a Sharpie, and cut it with a chainsaw.