What is a "wet saw" used for?

A wet saw is a specialized tool primarily used for cutting tiles during installation. This tool employs a diamond blade that operates with water to cool the blade and reduce dust during the cutting process. The incorporation of water not only helps maintain the blade's temperature, thus prolonging its life, but also minimizes the risk of chipping or damaging the tiles, which is particularly important for ceramic, porcelain, and stone materials.

In contrast, trimming wood floors typically would not involve a wet saw, as wood requires different cutting tools like miter saws or circular saws. Sanding floors involves a different set of tools entirely, like floor sanders or drum sanders, which are specifically designed to smooth the surface of the floor rather than cut it. Mixing adhesives is a process that requires mixing tools or containers, not cutting tools at all. Therefore, a wet saw is clearly identified as the appropriate tool for tile cutting in installation tasks.