# Best Wet Tile Saws for DIY Tile Projects (2026) Six wet tile saws ranked on their makers' published specs for DIY floor and wall tile, with the cut each common tile size needs worked out. Buying guide page: (published 2026-10-06, updated 2026-10-06). This Markdown version has the picks, how they were ranked, their published specs and the figures behind them; product links and the full article are on the page. ## Key takeaways - Size a wet saw to your largest tile's longest cut: a 12 × 24 in plank needs a 24 in cut lengthwise and 26.83 in corner to corner, and a 24 × 24 in tile 33.94 in. - For DIY floors with tile up to 18 × 18 in or 12 × 24 in planks, the DEWALT D24000S meets all five of our criteria: a 25 in rip (28 in with a plunge) on a cutting cart, a stand, water containment, and bevel and plunge cuts. - For 24 × 24 in and larger tile, the DEWALT D36000S's 37 in rip covers the cut, on a 91 lb saw with a stand. - Lighter 7 in saws suit smaller tile: the MK-370EXP's sliding table cuts 18 in, and SKIL's 3550-02 keeps water near the blade so you can cut indoors. - Picks are ranked on the makers' published specs for DIY tile work, not on our own use of them. ## In this guide 1. [Quick picks](https://www.howmanyyardsdoineed.com/best/wet-tile-saws/#quick-picks) 2. [How we chose](https://www.howmanyyardsdoineed.com/best/wet-tile-saws/#methodology) 3. [The picks in detail](https://www.howmanyyardsdoineed.com/best/wet-tile-saws/#picks) 4. [Spec comparison](https://www.howmanyyardsdoineed.com/best/wet-tile-saws/#comparison) 5. [What to look for in a wet tile saw](https://www.howmanyyardsdoineed.com/best/wet-tile-saws/#what-to-look-for) 6. [Match the saw to your tile](https://www.howmanyyardsdoineed.com/best/wet-tile-saws/#match-the-saw-to-your-tile) 7. [How the ranks add up](https://www.howmanyyardsdoineed.com/best/wet-tile-saws/#how-the-ranks-add-up) 8. [Cart saw or tabletop saw?](https://www.howmanyyardsdoineed.com/best/wet-tile-saws/#cart-saw-or-tabletop-saw) 9. [Frequently asked questions](https://www.howmanyyardsdoineed.com/best/wet-tile-saws/#faq) ## Quick picks **Quick picks, in rank order** | Rank | Pick | Best for | Blade | Rip cut | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | DEWALT D24000S 10 in. Wet Tile Saw with Stand | Best overall for DIY tile floors | Up to 10 in continuous-rim wheel | 25 in | | 2 | DEWALT D36000S 10 in. High Capacity Wet Tile Saw with Stand | Best for 24 in and larger tile | 10 in | 37 in | | 3 | MK Diamond MK-370EXP 7 in. Wet Tile Saw | Best 7 in saw with a sliding table | 7 in | 18 in | | 4 | QEP 22700Q 700XT 3/4 HP Wet Tile Saw with 7 in. Blade and Table Extension | Best light saw for long rips | 7 in | Unlimited | | 5 | SKIL 3550-02 7 in. Wet Tile Saw with Hydro Lock System | Best for cutting indoors | 7 in continuous-rim diamond blade | Not published | | 6 | SKIL 3540-02 7 in. Wet Tile Saw | Best for small tile and backsplashes | 7 in | Not published | ## How we chose Ranked on published manufacturer specs and features for cutting ceramic and porcelain tile on a DIY floor, wall or backsplash project; not hands-on tested. Every spec is quoted from the maker's product page or manual and was checked on 2026-10-06. No prices or ratings are shown; the order is a judgment on these criteria: 1. **Cut capacity for DIY tile.** The saw has to make the longest cut on the job. Yes when the maker publishes at least a 24 in rip, 18 × 18 in tile on the diagonal, or no size limit; partly when it publishes less, or only the largest tile its table supports. A 12 × 24 in plank needs a 24 in cut lengthwise and 26.83 in corner to corner. 2. **A sliding cart or table.** A cart or sliding table carries the tile past the blade in a straight line, so long cuts stay straight without guiding the tile by hand along a fence. 3. **Setup and carrying.** Yes when the saw weighs under 40 lb, or comes with a stand and its maker says one person can carry it; partly for a stand without that claim, or 40 to 70 lb without a stand. 4. **Water containment.** Wet saws throw water. Yes when the maker publishes a system that keeps the water at the saw, which is what lets you cut indoors; partly for a recirculating tray; no for a plain reservoir. 5. **Bevel and plunge cuts.** Bevels finish edges and outside corners; plunge cuts make notches and openings in the middle of a tile. Yes when the maker publishes both, partly for one. ## The picks in detail ### 1. Best overall for DIY tile floors: DEWALT D24000S **DEWALT D24000S 10 in. Wet Tile Saw with Stand.** The only pick that meets all five criteria in full. Its cutting cart rips 25 in, plunges to 28 in and is listed for 18 × 18 in tile on the diagonal, enough for the 26.83 in corner-to-corner cut of a 12 × 24 in plank with a plunge. The D24001 stand is included, DEWALT says one person can carry the 69 lb saw, and it describes the water containment as fit for a home set-up. Ranked on: cut capacity for diy tile, a sliding cart or table, setup and carrying, water containment, bevel and plunge cuts. - Blade: Up to 10 in continuous-rim wheel - Motor: 1.5 HP - Power: 120 V, 15 A - Rip cut: 25 in - Plunge cut: Up to 28 in - Diagonal cut: 18 × 18 in tile - Depth of cut: 3-3/4 in - Bevel: Up to 45° - Table: Rubber-matted cutting cart - Accuracy: Within 1/32 in over 18 in cuts - Water: Water containment for a home set-up; side and rear extensions return water to the tub - Weight: 69 lb (saw); one person can carry it - Stand: D24001 stand included Specs from [DEWALT 10 in. Wet Tile Saw with Stand (D24000S) product page](https://www.dewalt.com/en-us/product/d24000s/10-wet-tile-saw-stand), [DEWALT D24000 wet tile saw instruction manual (PDF)](https://assets.dewalt.com/GLOBALBOM/QU/D24000S/1/Instruction_Manual/EN/627715-00_D24000.pdf) (checked 2026-10-06). ### 2. Best for 24 in and larger tile: DEWALT D36000S **DEWALT D36000S 10 in. High Capacity Wet Tile Saw with Stand.** A 37 in rip (41 in with a plunge) is longer than the 33.94 in corner-to-corner cut of a 24 × 24 in tile, DEWALT says it rips 36 × 36 in tile in half, and its water tray holds 24 × 24 in tile. It ranks below the D24000S for a DIY job because it weighs 91 lb with no one-person claim, though the D24001 stand is included. Ranked on: cut capacity for diy tile, a sliding cart or table, water containment. - Blade: 10 in - Power: 120 V, 15 A - Rip cut: 37 in - Plunge cut: Up to 41 in - Crosscut: 8-1/2 in - Tile support: Rips 36 × 36 in tile in half - Table: Cutting cart with side extension - Accuracy: Within 1/32 in over 30 in cuts - Water: Water tray contains tile up to 18 × 36 in or 24 × 24 in, keeping the work area dry - Weight: 91 lb - Stand: D24001 stand included Specs from [DEWALT 10 in. High Capacity Wet Tile Saw with Stand (D36000S) product page](https://www.dewalt.com/en-us/product/d36000s/10-high-capacity-wet-tile-saw-stand) (checked 2026-10-06). ### 3. Best 7 in saw with a sliding table: MK Diamond MK-370EXP **MK Diamond MK-370EXP 7 in. Wet Tile Saw.** An 18 in sliding table, plunge cuts and a 45° tilting head on a 35.5 lb saw. MK lists it for 13 in tile on the diagonal, so it cuts 12 × 12 in tile corner to corner (a 16.97 in cut) and 12 × 24 in planks across, but not 18 × 18 in tile on the diagonal. Water sits in a removable reservoir, and the folding stand is sold separately. Ranked on: a sliding cart or table, setup and carrying, bevel and plunge cuts. - Blade: 7 in - Motor: 1-1/4 hp - Power: 120 V, 7.4 A - Rip cut: 18 in - Plunge cut: Variable-height cutting head - Diagonal cut: 13 in tile - Table: Sliding die-cast aluminum table - Depth of cut: 2 in; 1-1/8 in at 45° - Bevel: 45° tilting head - Water: Removable reservoir with submersible pump - Weight: 35.5 lb - Stand: Folding stand sold separately Specs from [MK Diamond MK-370EXP Tile Saw product page](https://www.mkdiamond.com/tile/saw_370exp.html) (checked 2026-10-06). ### 4. Best light saw for long rips: QEP 22700Q **QEP 22700Q 700XT 3/4 HP Wet Tile Saw with 7 in. Blade and Table Extension.** QEP lists both its rip and diagonal cut size as unlimited, for tile up to 1-1/4 in thick, on a 19 lb saw: the tile slides across the tabletop against a lock-down rip guide instead of riding a cart, and an 8 in table extension supports large tiles on either side. It has a deep recirculating water tray and bevels to 22.5° or 45°, but QEP lists no plunge cut. Ranked on: cut capacity for diy tile, setup and carrying. - Blade: 7 in - Motor: 3/4 HP - Power: 550 W, 4.8 A - Rip cut: Unlimited - Plunge cut: No - Diagonal cut: Unlimited - Tile support: 8 in table extension, either side - Table: Tabletop with a lock-down rip guide - Depth of cut: 1-1/4 in - Bevel: 22.5° or 45° - Water: Deep tray with a recirculation channel - Weight: 19 lb Specs from [QEP 700XT 3/4 HP Wet Tile Saw with 7 in. Blade and Table Extension (22700Q) product page](https://www.qep.com/products/22700q/qep-700xt-3-4-hp-wet-tile-saw-with-7-inch-blade-and-table-extension) (checked 2026-10-06). ### 5. Best for cutting indoors: SKIL 3550-02 **SKIL 3550-02 7 in. Wet Tile Saw with Hydro Lock System.** SKIL's HydroLock system keeps water near the blade so you can cut tile in the room you are tiling. A sliding side extension supports tiles up to 18 × 18 in, it bevels at 0, 22.5 and 45°, and it weighs 24 lb. SKIL publishes no rip or diagonal cut length, so it ranks below the saws that do. Ranked on: setup and carrying, water containment. - Blade: 7 in continuous-rim diamond blade - Tile support: Tiles up to 18 × 18 in with the sliding side extension - Table: Aluminum tabletop with rip fence and miter gauge - Bevel: 0, 22.5 and 45° - Water: HydroLock containment keeps water near the blade - No-load speed: 3,600 rpm - Weight: 24 lb Specs from [SKIL 7 in. Wet Tile Saw with Hydro Lock System (3550-02) product page](https://www.skil.com/products/tile-saw-3550-02) (checked 2026-10-06). ### 6. Best for small tile and backsplashes: SKIL 3540-02 **SKIL 3540-02 7 in. Wet Tile Saw.** An 18 lb saw with a stainless steel table for tiles up to 12 × 12 in, a 7.75 in crosscut, a 7.25 in diagonal cut and bevels from 0 to 45°. It suits backsplash and small floor tile; for 12 × 24 in planks or larger, look at the picks above. Ranked on: setup and carrying. - Blade: 7 in - Power: 120 V, 4.2 A - Crosscut: 7.75 in - Diagonal cut: 7.25 in - Tile support: Tiles up to 12 × 12 in - Table: Stainless steel table with rip fence and miter gauge - Bevel: 0–45° - Water: Blade-cooling water reservoir - No-load speed: 3,600 rpm - Weight: 18 lb Specs from [SKIL 7 in. Wet Tile Saw (3540-02) product page](https://www.skil.com/products/120v-7inch-wet-tile-saw-3540-02) (checked 2026-10-06). ## Spec comparison **Published specs of each pick** | Pick | Blade | Rip cut | Diagonal cut | Tile support | Table | Stand | Weight | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. DEWALT D24000S | Up to 10 in continuous-rim wheel | 25 in | 18 × 18 in tile | Not published | Rubber-matted cutting cart | D24001 stand included | 69 lb (saw); one person can carry it | | 2. DEWALT D36000S | 10 in | 37 in | Not published | Rips 36 × 36 in tile in half | Cutting cart with side extension | D24001 stand included | 91 lb | | 3. MK Diamond MK-370EXP | 7 in | 18 in | 13 in tile | Not published | Sliding die-cast aluminum table | Folding stand sold separately | 35.5 lb | | 4. QEP 22700Q | 7 in | Unlimited | Unlimited | 8 in table extension, either side | Tabletop with a lock-down rip guide | Not published | 19 lb | | 5. SKIL 3550-02 | 7 in continuous-rim diamond blade | Not published | Not published | Tiles up to 18 × 18 in with the sliding side extension | Aluminum tabletop with rip fence and miter gauge | Not published | 24 lb | | 6. SKIL 3540-02 | 7 in | Not published | 7.25 in | Tiles up to 12 × 12 in | Stainless steel table with rip fence and miter gauge | Not published | 18 lb | “Not published” means the maker's page or manual does not state it. ## Figures behind the picks Computed with this site's calculators; the page shows the working. - Tiles to buy for a 12 × 10 ft floor (1/8 in joints, 10% extra): 12 × 12 in: 130; 18 × 18 in: 58; 12 × 24 in: 65; 24 × 24 in: 33 - Cut from corner to corner: 12 × 12 in: 16.97 in; 18 × 18 in: 25.46 in; 12 × 24 in: 26.83 in; 24 × 24 in: 33.94 in - Largest square tile cut corner to corner, estimated as rip ÷ 1.414: MK-370EXP (18 in rip): 12.73 in; maker lists 13 in tile. D24000S (25 in rip): 17.68 in; maker lists 18 × 18 in tile. D36000S (37 in rip): 26.16 in; no diagonal size listed ## Frequently asked questions ### What size wet tile saw do I need? Size it to the longest cut in the job. A cut from corner to corner is the tile's side × 1.414: 16.97 in for 12 × 12 in tile, 25.46 in for 18 × 18 in and 33.94 in for 24 × 24 in. A 12 × 24 in plank needs a 24 in cut lengthwise and 26.83 in corner to corner. Compare those lengths with the rip or diagonal capacity the maker publishes. ### Is a 7 in or a 10 in wet tile saw better for DIY? It depends on the tile. The 7 in picks here publish 18 in of sliding-table cut (MK-370EXP), tile support up to 12 × 12 in or 18 × 18 in (SKIL), or no size limit on an open tabletop (QEP 700XT). The 10 in DEWALT D24000S cuts 3-3/4 in deep and rips 25 in on a cart, which suits 18 × 18 in tile and 12 × 24 in planks, and the D36000S rips 37 in for larger tile. ### Can I use a wet tile saw indoors? Only with a saw that keeps its water at the saw. SKIL says the HydroLock system on the 3550-02 lets you cut tile in the room where it is being installed, and DEWALT says the D24000S's water containment allows a home set-up. DEWALT's D24000 manual also says to plug the saw into a GFCI receptacle and test the GFCI before each use. ### How many tiles do I need for a 12 × 10 ft floor? With 1/8 in joints and 10% extra, the tile calculator gives 130 tiles of 12 × 12 in, 58 tiles of 18 × 18 in, 65 tiles of 12 × 24 in or 33 tiles of 24 × 24 in. Patterns with more cuts, such as herringbone or a diagonal layout, need more extra: see the tile layout patterns guide. ### Did you test these tile saws? No. They are ranked on each maker's published specs for DIY tile work, and every spec on this page links to the maker's own page or manual. The tile counts and cut lengths are worked out with this site's tile calculator and plain geometry. ## Related calculators and guides ### Calculators - [Tile Calculator](https://www.howmanyyardsdoineed.com/tile-calculator/) — Tiles and whole boxes for a floor or wall from the area, tile size, grout joint, waste allowance, and the count or coverage on the box. - [Square Footage Calculator](https://www.howmanyyardsdoineed.com/square-footage-calculator/) — Total area in square feet, square meters, square yards, and acres from rectangles, triangles, circles, and trapezoids, minus cut-outs. ### Guides - [Tile Layout Patterns and How They Change Your Order](https://www.howmanyyardsdoineed.com/guides/tile-layout-patterns/) — Common tile patterns, the industry offset and grout joint rules for large tile, centering a layout, and overage by pattern. - [How to Measure an Irregular Area](https://www.howmanyyardsdoineed.com/guides/measuring-irregular-areas/) — Split odd shapes into rectangles, triangles, circles, and trapezoids, then average width and depth. **Estimate only.** Results are planning estimates computed from the numbers you enter. 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