Is this the right drill bit for tiles?

[F3RNY7]

DIY noob so want to make sure it's right!!

Thanks

[Quick getaway]

No that's a Masonary bit (bricks etc) , tile bits are usually flat. give me a minute and I'll see if I can find a picture of one to post.

[Big Al.]

I've always use a glass drill, what you show is a standard masonry drill and is not sharp enough for tiles, also use masking tape on tile to stop it skidding out of position.

For ref is the ones in the top right hand corner

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=images+of+a+glas..._GB525GB578&espv=2&biw=1067&bih=558&tbm=isch&imgil=rNc3S5AZ9e3_aM%253A%253Ba5o3-GxCtDWFFM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fbrassgoggles.co.uk%25252Fforum%25252Findex.php%25253Ftopic%2525253D31832.0&source=iu&pf=m&fir=rNc3S5AZ9e3_aM%253A%252Ca5o3-GxCtDWFFM%252C_&usg=GGcXxTKCuk0asIsX1jKoHAIrD-A%3D&ved=0CDoQyjc&ei=vnBpVeqwNZPe7Abf8oDQDg#imgrc=rNc3S5AZ9e3_aM%253A%3Ba5o3-GxCtDWFFM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fimage.made-in-china.com%252F2f0j00MvFafuRCgYbB%252FGlass-Tile-Drill-Bit-TWD00023-.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fbrassgoggles.co.uk%252Fforum%252Findex.php%253Ftopic%253D31832.0%3B800%3B659

[elster]

Doesn't really look sharp enough so just looks like a masonry bit. I would be wanting something a bit sharper, however it depends what tiles you are drilling through and how many.

[Gingerbread Man]

Looks like a masonry bit from my phone screen. You can get spade bits which are sold as tile and glass bits. They have a pointed arrow head with normally a smooth shank.

Then you can get diamond tipped mini core bits which require a water cooled environment to drill without heat build up leading to excessive wear. So can be messier to use but will drill through hard tiles such as porcelain where the spade type tile bit won't touch it.

The spade bits are more aimed at ceramic tiles.

[Quick getaway]

Check the following link , these are tile bits http://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-tile-glass-drill...

With drilling tiles use a piece of masking tape on the tile to start with, this prevents the bit slipping initially, Don't use hammer action and if possible keep the drill speed down to prevent overheating. Best of luck

[roofer]

That's perfectly fine for tiles, just turn the hammer action off.

[227bhp]

Recent tile drill thread:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

One of quite a lot.
Time to search: 5 seconds.

[F3RNY7]

Thanks all. Except you ^^

[Rickyy]

roofer said:

That's perfectly fine for tiles, just turn the hammer action off.

What he said ^^

As long as the tile is not too hard, a masonry bit is fine. Hammer off, start off slowly whilst pushing hard on the drill so it bites into the tile and it'll be fine.

[dazwalsh]

For ceramic that is perfectly fine, just out some tape on the tile first to stop the bit slipping, for porcelain I think you will need something more specialised.

[guindilias]

Do like wot they sed - but hammer action ON is a lot faster at going through tiles. And more expensive, because it breaks them.

[F3RNY7]

Should have said, they're not smooth porcelain tiles, they're the rough slatey type. And all I'm doing is putting up a little bathroom cabinet, so nothing too heavy duty.

Here's a snap of the tile



Literally moved into my first house yesterday so zero DIY experience!

[dazwalsh]

I think you will need the diamond tipped tile bit to get through that, with a non hammer drill on a slow speed to stop the bit burning out.

[Some Gump]

Ahahaha OP. You're screwed.

Why do i know this? because I have the exact same job in process, and so far it's blunted my tile bit, and masonary / hammer just makes noise and no dent.

I'm going to buy another bit this weekend, will let you know if I get anywhere =)

[guindilias]

Spray bottle of water will help...

[F3RNY7]

Some Gump said:

Ahahaha OP. You're screwed.

Why do i know this? because I have the exact same job in process, and so far it's blunted my tile bit, and masonary / hammer just makes noise and no dent.

I'm going to buy another bit this weekend, will let you know if I get anywhere =)

Christ I would have thought putting up a little bathroom unit with 4 screws was about the simplest DIY job I could start with :/

[Gingerbread Man]

Dewalt do a kit which comes with a small container for the bit. This container also lines up/ guides the diamonded tipped bit in as there is no point to the drill as such to self centre.
It sticks to the tile via small suction cups.
You then fill the container with water which slowly drips water onto the drill bit keeping it cool and keeps it working.

This is a kit per drill bit, so 7m for brown plugs.

[Alucidnation]

I have still yet to find a bit that will drill porcelain tiles without much drama.

However, as pointe out above, your best chance is with the diamond bits with the water cooling.

And, plenty of patience.

Edited by Alucidnation on Saturday 30th May 17:04

[TheEnd]

That looks like a travertine tile, which is limestone.

I wouldn't have thought it would be too difficult to drill through as it isn't ceramic which is the real hard stuff.