In this video i show how i drilled through some porcelain tile.
How to drill holes through wall tiles.
Follow these simple st.
This is the part where you will really learn how to drill through tile.
Before you start pick the appropriate bit for the type of wall you are drilling.
It s a good idea to change the drill bit to suit the material the substrate your tiles are attached to.
For more tips from our general contractor reviewer on using the right drill bit to drill ceramic tile read on.
Cut a hole through the wood making sure it s the same size as the drill bit you will be using.
The diamonds create friction and rub through the tile.
Once you get through the tile and hit the wall surface keep the drill slow and steady so as not to blow apart the wall as doing so may mean your wall anchor or rawlplug will not properly hold.
Fortunately this job is reasonably simple if you take a few basic precautions and use the right tools.
Use a power drill with a special tile drill bit.
Whether it s a newly tiled bathroom or an existing one having to put holes in tiled walls is a common task.
Now this is where the fun begins.
You ll also need to pick a good spot to drill your hole away from any electrical wiring.
This helps protect your tile from cracking.
Drilling holes in wall tiles is a fairly easy skill to master once you know how.
Apply an even firm pressure as you drill.
It s also a good idea to keep your hole shallow just in case there are pipes or wires in the wall.
How to drill a hole in a ceramic tile.
Porcelain requires a diamond tipped bit.
Drilling a hole in a wall may seem like a daunting task.
Normal masonry or tile bits wont work.
Continue drilling until you re through the tile s backing board.
Really when you re drilling through porcelain or tile the bit isn t actually drilling at all.
The diamond coated end of the tile bit or hole saw is specifically made to drill through tile and porcelain.
As you drill lubricate the bit with a constant trickle of water to protect both the bit and the tile from overheating.