Drilling Tiles
Discussion
Normal ceramic tile then just a new masonry bit but not on hammer,start off slow and build speed up as your drill bit starts to cut in to the tile.You can use a bit of masking tape on the tile to help the bit grip at the start
Porcelain tiles are a whole different story ,your need a diamond tipped drip bit for those
Porcelain tiles are a whole different story ,your need a diamond tipped drip bit for those
I used some really cheap spade bits when I did my shower enclosure, granted I only had a 10v Bosch drill/driver handy at the time but my masonry bits which were brand new were complete crap.
Spade bits just gripped and went in perfectly, think they were rolson branded or blackspur or some such equal rubbish, but they worked brilliantly.
Spade bits just gripped and went in perfectly, think they were rolson branded or blackspur or some such equal rubbish, but they worked brilliantly.
You can buy special drill bits for cutting ceramic tiles.
Like this
http://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-expert-diamond-til...
I bought a little set and they work brilliantly.
Like this
http://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-expert-diamond-til...
I bought a little set and they work brilliantly.
p1esk said:
Hmm, interesting.
Does a similar approach work for drilling holes in glass?
You need a decent diamond drill, water to cool it and a little patience.Does a similar approach work for drilling holes in glass?
I much prefer a cordless drill on slow speed as its much more controllable than a mains one.
The back of the hole usually chips out when the drill exits the hole but if you start drilling from both sides and meet in the hole it wont break out as much.
If its a lying flat then you can make a puddle using plumbers mate to keep water in. If not a wet sponge will do instead.
Done quite a few like this and not had a problem.
Jasandjules said:
You can buy special drill bits for cutting ceramic tiles.
Like this
http://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-expert-diamond-til...
I bought a little set and they work brilliantly.
Another vote for these, they work great!Like this
http://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-expert-diamond-til...
I bought a little set and they work brilliantly.
Jasandjules said:
You can buy special drill bits for cutting ceramic tiles.
Like this
http://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-expert-diamond-til...
I bought a little set and they work brilliantly.
Finally someone makes a sensible post.Like this
http://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-expert-diamond-til...
I bought a little set and they work brilliantly.
This! Use a drill designed for the Job, rather than bodging!
Though if the tiles are porcelain another drill but will be required, such as
http://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-diamond-tile-dri...
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