Drilling Tiles Bathroom

How to drill through ceramic tile by.

Drilling tiles bathroom. The big difference is the drill bit. The big difference is the drill bit. You need a special masonry drill bit to do it and because.

This helps protect your tile from cracking. When youre installing a towel rack in the bathroom or a spice rack in the kitchen the most reliable way to secure it to the wall is to drill pilot holes through the wall and install conical anchors for the screws. Its a must that you use diamond tipped drill bits for porcelain.

Cement backer boards used behind tiles in wet areas such as showers and wetrooms can be drilled through using a standard drill bit or even the one you used to drill the tile. Friction from drilling hard materials creates a great deal of heat which can scorch the drill bit or even break the tile. Remove the tape and youre done.

Learning how to drill through porcelain tiles is pretty much the same as learning how to drill through ceramic tiles. Gradually increase the speed as appropriate but understand that drilling tile is not a question of speed rather persistence. Apply constant firm pressure but not too much or you will break through the tile rather than drilling into it.

Apply an even firm pressure as you drill. Regular twist drill bits cant cut through the fire hardened glaze. You may use a small hose or an assistant with a squirt bottle or glass of water.

Protect your project and extend the lifespan of the drill with a constant trickle of water. Hard tiles can take some time. Follow these simple steps on how to drill a hole in a tiled.