Any type of tile is a difficult job for first time DIYer. You need to put this off until you’ve done a practice project or two first. maybe a thrift store outdoor table that you do a tiled top. Something that introduces you to the mixing of actual thinset, the math of figuring out the layout, the back buttering of the individual tile, the unidirectional combing of the field mortar, the score and snap of a cutter, the edge buffing of the cut tile, the use of a metal edging, and the application and cleanup of grout.

Get a couple of much simpler projects like that under your belt before you move to complex shapes and layouts, using a wetsaw, and using a back belt for support for the painful hours of leaning over the counter.

A kitchen backsplash is about the easiest tile job, no need for all that other "practicing". You'll need to cut around the light switches and receptacles, so you might want to use a wet saw for those cuts anyway.

What kind of tile are you looking at that is requiring a wet saw?

Im thinking of a polished ceramic subway tile. It looks pretty standard. My husband has done tile before so he has some idea how to go about it too, but I kind of wanted to tackle it on my own. We can borrow the wet saw from a friend.

We did our backsplash DIY. A couple videos and a quick lesion from the tile store and we were set. We thought it was going to be harder than it was. I put up the tile and grouted. My husband did the cutting and caulking. I really don't know how professionals can screw it up so bad. The prep took longer than installing the tile. We had to remove old tile and repair where it took chucks off the drywall. Most of the time was spent on waiting for the tile adhesive, grout and caulking to dry. We rented a wet saw. The only other equipment needed was a measuring tape, level, spacers, grout float, trowel and snips.

Wet saws are actually not at all bad to use. And they sure work better than the alternatives. Go for it!

Do practice your cuts, though, so you know how to minimize chipping. And get a nice new blade.

It could be because the body of the tile may not snap well with a score and snap. Instead of being crisp and straight, the snap line may wander or the tile may fracture at the ends of the snap. So if you choose a "wet saw only' tile and try to snap it, or try to cut it with a dry abrasive blade, it could indeed be a tile limitation thing...or it could be the manufacturer wanting the best cut possible on their tiles to limit bad results during an installation.

Wet saws with diamond blades simply give a superior cut, especially if the cut edge will be visible within the field and not buried at the edge of the field.

Oh, the bend and snap is not the same at the score and snap. ; )

*runs out to leftover tile pile and tries to bend one*

Im thinking of a polished ceramic subway tile. It looks pretty standard. My husband has done tile before so he has some idea how to go about it too, but I kind of wanted to tackle it on my own. We can borrow the wet saw from a friend.
We will get a new lad for the borrowed saw for sure. Flooring is going on first so it will be a while but I’ll pay pics when done. Thanks all for your tips! I’m grateful for this Houzz site and blogs!

New Blade* (not lad) lol