The secret of how to drill holes into porcelain tiles | Hanging a towel radiator | DIY | Tutorial

How do I drill into tiles without breaking them? This is a question that I've featured before on a previous video. We covered drilling and fixing screws into ceramic tiles as well as how to ensure the wall plugs don't split the tiles.

Here I describe how to drill holes into notoriously tough porcelain tiles quickly and without damaging the tiles themselves. In this tutorial you will learn which drill bit to use in order to get the best results without having to invest in expensive equipment.

The tiles features are sourced from Topps Tiles and are 300 x 600mm in size.



Drill used is a DeWalt XR Brushless Combi Drill

[holmie]

Thanks for the video. I drilled my porcelain tiles today following your tutorial and it worked a treat. Thanks man.

[robertsamaniego]

Thanks for the great advice! I thought I was doing something wrong when my diamond bit required so much effort, but still would not go through the tile completely. I guess it was done since I had already drilled four holes with it previously. I bought a new bit, and drilled four new holes with much less effort. Well worth the price of a new bit. It’s good to know that there are people like you making YouTube videos who actually know what they are talking about! Unfortunately, this is not always the case.

[TheMiddletownInsider]

Glad I found this. I have to drill porcelain for the first time next week and was dreading it.

[kentonklassen]

A good video and he is right about using a diamond hole bit. I don't think I would want to risk cracking my porcelain tiles with a carbide bit. One thing I would add is that dipping the bit in water every 5 seconds or so saves the bit from overheating and in the end saves time and lots of money.

[yggdrasilfg]

Thank you, this was helpful. I bought the bit for ceramic tiles and like you said it made a dent but it broke so I was looking for advice :)

[stanjones]

Thanks for this video. Right to the point with no nonsense. Very professional. I have to enlarge the mounting holes on my mom’s toilet bowl bc the replacement screws are larger than the discontinued standard ones that hold the tank. I’m shaking in my boots bc the unit is about $1000 and now it’s been discontinued. I can’t mess this up! Thanks again.

[johncarlson]

I watched this video and ordered those same bits online, followed your instructions and really worked well. Thank you!

[karenbaty]

Thanks for video drilled my porcelain tiles using the diamond drill bit worked like a charm cheers

[ptfilms]

Thank you. This information was just what I needed.

[skillsonian]

This is the best video on this subject. Thank you!

[john-martinprobert]

Just purchased a 5.5 and an 18 mm of that brand although I haven’t used them before and found this video very useful, thankyou!! 👍👍👍

[Richie_]

I wondered why the masonry drill bit wouldn't even make a dent in my tiles. I will order the diamond bit. Thanks for this video.

[fbilley]

As I am a Diamond Driller for forty years, water cooling is essential for cooling our bits. Keeping the bit cool during drilling will keep the diamond boart secure in the matrix of the tip for much longer. Heat will allow the matrix become soft and the diamond boart will fall out. does this make sense? How hard you push can also dislodge the boart. Hope this saves you some cash.

[theoriginaldrpizza]

Not only is it a good idea to spray water on the porcelain and bit to keep it cool and increase the longevity of your bit, but it also reduces the dust from the porcelain which contains silica. It's bad to get silica in your lungs.

[markvickers]

Thanks for the video, spent 2 hours with a ceramic bit and masonry bit to drill 2 holes.

[wardlapaglia]

Great vid! I bout the diamond bit and drilled 4 holes. Found if I dipped it in water as soon as I saw it getting warm, it cut much more quickly. Thanks!

[randomtux]

4:53 ...a couple of obvious BITS...
loved it

[LawtonDigital]

By my best estimates, you just saved me some time and money. Thanks!

[luvit]

I went thru 2 1/4 inch $18 bits from Home Depot working on 4 holes. I got a $10 Bauer bit at harbor freight that finished up all 4 holes no problem.

[johncarlson]

Awesome video!. I just tried drilling my porcelain tile with concrete bits and glass drilling bits, wish I seen this video.