Wait, you had to take the whole thing apart twice? @cameron_price, that's the real nightmare. I'd lose my mind. The tape idea is smart though, way better than my system of just getting angry at the pieces.

Man, I was the same way! I totally thought those were just a cheap gimmick. Then my laundry room had a leak and wrecked the linoleum. I put those sticky tiles down as a temporary fix over a year ago, and they still look perfect. For cutting around pipes, I score the tile really deep with a utility knife and then snap it, seems to chip less.

Ever think about how home gear just can't handle the same cuts as a restaurant kitchen? My buddy had the same issue with brisket... his little backyard smoker couldn't get through a thick cut without turning it into jerky. It's a totally different game when you're working with less power and space. You kinda have to meet the customer where their equipment is at.