While tile and masonry saws look similar, they are designed for different uses. Wet tile saws are designed to cut through thin tiles. They are more precise and can cut at different angles. Masonry saws are heavier-duty machines made to cut through thick materials like natural stone, granite and more. If you have a variety of cutting to do, such as cutting through stone pavers, tiles and brick, a masonry saw would be a good fit. If you are only cutting tiles or pavers around 30 millimeters thick, a tile saw would be the best choice. For more tips on choosing the right saw for your project, read our article "5 Tips for Completing Home Masonry Projects Like a Pro."

Wet tile saws use a water-cooled blade to efficiently cut through tile. By keeping the blade wet and cool, the tile saw can make quick work of a lot of tile without overheating. Additionally, the blade does not have teeth, making it excellent for precision cuts.

Yes, a tile saw can cut stone pavers as long as they do not exceed the maximum cutting depth of the blade. For instance, a tile saw can cut around 30-millimeter thick pavers.

Yes, a tile saw will cut granite as long as the granite does not exceed the maximum cutting depth of the blade. Tile and masonry saws are designed to cut abrasive materials such as ceramic, natural stone, brick and concrete. However, tile saws have a limited cutting depth. So if you need to make straight cuts on large pieces of granite, a masonry saw may be the better fit.

Using a miter saw on tile is not recommended because miter saws are typically outfitted with blades designed for woodcutting. If you use a blade designed for tile cutting, it will work, but tile saws or masonry saws are ideal for cutting tile.