Drilling Through Ceramic Subway Tile
For more tips from our general contractor reviewer on using the right drill bit to drill ceramic tile read on.
Drilling through ceramic subway tile. Follow these simple st. A carbide drill bit or a diamond drill bit are best for drilling holes in ceramic tile. In this video i d like to show you how to drill easy in ceramic tiles using proper tile drill bit. In most cases a carbide tipped masonry drill bit check my recommendations is your best option when drilling through ceramic tile.
In general there are three kinds of tile. Drilling holes in wall tiles is a fairly easy skill to master once you know how. What types of drill bits are the best for drilling into tiles. It took me way too long to share the shelf building tile drilling details but i m finally laying it all out.
Back when we shared the final duplex kitchens last may and a full budget breakdown in october i promised some more details on the diy floating shelves and in particular how we drilled through the tile backsplash to hang them securely. Glazed ceramic tile is the most common what you ll find in almost every older home and the easiest to drill through. Drilling ceramic tile requires a special drill bit and a steady hand. The proper drill speed will prevent a disaster.
As you drill lubricate the bit with a constant trickle of water to protect both the bit and the tile from overheating. Glass tile is used more as an accent and has only been around for 15 years or so. However when you drill in a really tough tiles i reco. Porcelain tile looks a lot like regular ceramic tile but it s much harder.
These bits are more refined and far better able to bore through the ceramic structure without cracking it than regular bits. Continue drilling until you re through the tile s backing board. Are you not sure what to do because you do not want to crack a tile. How to drill a hole in a ceramic tile.
A step by step guide on how to drill through granite marble porcelain ceramic or terracotta tiles using a diamond ground tip geometry drill bit.