How To Cut Concrete Next To A Wall

Only buy the wet cutting blades if you have a specific concrete saw or a circular saw with special parts to add water stream to the cut during the process.

How to cut concrete next to a wall.

Mark the places you want to cut on the concrete slab either using chalk line good for long straight edges or chalk. If you are doing a quick job then aim for the masonry abrasive blade. Core saw or drill a core drill with a diamond bit is the best option for round cuts that you can pass wires water lines or other things through. Handheld rotary tool manufacturers offer flush cut attachments that allow builders to press the tool against a wall and cut only the adjacent subfloor.

You ll ideally run a trickle of water. Line up the blade of a concrete saw over the marks on one side of the wall. Don t press the blade into the ground let the weight of the blade and saw do the work. Apply the line as thick as possible.

Score the length of the cut three or four times with the chisel. A circular saw with a masonry blade can also be used to either score or completely cut through the block. Don t force a blade into a cut. If you are going to cut a hole or drill through a concrete wall use the right tools to reduce the chance of damage to the wall.

Start at the top of the opening and cut carefully along the lines you made on the wall. Remove the blade every 30 to 45 seconds to avoid overheating. 6 move to the other side of the. If your cut doesn t need to be exact use a cold chisel and hand sledge to cut the concrete.