Brick Cutting Diamond Saw Blades

A circular saw, angle grinder, or masonry table saw fitted with a diamond blade is the best tool for cutting brick. Diamond blades outperform abrasive blades in speed and lifespan, making handheld circular saws with diamond blades the most common choice for on-site brick cutting.

The easiest method is using a diamond blade on a circular saw or wet tile saw, scoring the brick on all sides before completing the cut. Wet cutting reduces dust and heat, while a segmented or turbo blade provides faster, smoother cuts than a chisel or manual score-and-snap method.

Segmented and turbo-segmented diamond blades with laser-welded bonds are best for brick. Segmented blades offer better cooling through gullets, while turbo blades provide smoother cuts and faster feed rates, both performing well across hard brick, refractory brick, and block materials.

A reciprocating saw fitted with a carbide or diamond-grit blade can cut brick, but it is slower and less precise than a circular saw with a diamond blade. It works best for demolition-style cuts rather than clean, straight cuts needed for finished masonry work.

Diameter depends on your saw and brick thickness. Standard bricks typically require a 12" to 14" blade for handheld or table saws, while 18" to 24" blades are used on walk-behind saws for deeper cuts through thicker block or multiple courses of brick.

Wet cutting is preferred for brick because it reduces dust, cools the blade, and extends blade life. Dry cutting is acceptable for short, intermittent cuts with a blade rated for wet or dry use, but continuous dry cutting increases wear and heat-related segment loss.