Drilling Tiles
Discussion
Neil - YVM said:
Finally someone makes a sensible post.
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...
What do you mean finally, that's what I suggested further up the page! Only o suggested cheap ones rather than bosch, they still did the job perfectly. 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...
PositronicRay said:
A tip given to me by a tiler, works perfectly.
Normal ceramic tiles - this works great.I normally use a specially sharpened flat bit, little dink to remove the glaze, and bore away with a masonry drill not on hammer in a cordless.
Never broken one yet............. (both have been fine)..
http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Glass+Tile-Drill-Bi...
I have the above set for the various bits I've had to do recently while re-doing my bathroom, they work very well.
I have the above set for the various bits I've had to do recently while re-doing my bathroom, they work very well.
Too Late said:
drilling through tiles is st
I always go through about 2-3 tile drill bits before i make the hole.
God knows what i am doing wrong....
Sometimes they glow red they get so hot...
You are drilling far too fast. Slow the drill right down and use a few drops of water for lubrication.I always go through about 2-3 tile drill bits before i make the hole.
God knows what i am doing wrong....
Sometimes they glow red they get so hot...
Neil - YVM said:
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...
AlmostUseful said:
Neil - YVM said:
Finally someone makes a sensible post.
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...
What do you mean finally, that's what I suggested further up the page! Only o suggested cheap ones rather than bosch, they still did the job perfectly. 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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