How to drill in ceramic tiles

Not sure how to drill in ceramic tiles? It might seem like a daunting task at first if you’ve never done it before. The drill slips on the smooth surface and even worse, the tile might crack, which is the last thing you want to happen to your already finished bathroom. It isn't a problem though if you follow a few golden rules and use the correct tools.
So if you need to attach a mirror, rail or hook do not procrastinate the job forever. Watch my step–by-step tutorial and find out how to drill with confidence and not damage the tile in the process. Here are some useful tips you could find helpful.

* Choose an appropriate drill bit, if you need to drill only a few holes the easiest option is to use a carbide-tipped masonry one.
* Use any kind of sticky tape to prevent the drill from slipping. The job will be easier and you won't have an ugly scratch on highly polished surface if the drill bit accidentally slides.
* To steady the drill bit you can make a tiny hole before you make a start. You need to tap the drill gently with the hammer and rotate it at the same time until you make a small dent in the surface of the tile.
* Drill slowly, the lowest speed possible. It will take some time before you make a hole so be patient. Be careful not to overheat the drill bit or it will be ruined. You can cool it down in cold water from time to time, if the tiles are very hard.
* Never set hammer mode while drilling, more likely the tile will crack. Try not to push hard but apply moderate even pressure instead.
* If you don't have any experience at all but have some leftover tiles (or you can buy one in the shop) practice making a hole in one of these. Try to replicate the real situation by clamping it to a piece timber lying vertically or horizontally, depending whether you need to drill in the wall or the floor. Once you have drilled into an un-needed tile successfully you will be more competent and confident when you do the real thing.
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[johnnym]

So glad you wore protective gloves! That masking tape could cause a major injury if not handled correctly!

[AnnaAnna-cuwl]

Thanks! That's very useful. Nice video and great music. Keep up the good job 😊

[haliaeetus]

One can use a stirdy knife with sharp tip and with a hammer carefully 'chip' the very first micro puncture to the glossy lackered surface. That way the point of the drill has a center from where to start.

[alanpattinson]

Music and advice equally naff.
Just use a special glass/ tile drill tunsten or diamond tipped. Drill through the tile and you can then use a concrete drill for finished depth. When using a tunsten/ diamond drill always cool the bit with water spray to avoid overheating the bit otherwise ii will not last long. Try not to drill near the edge of a tile as it is more likely to splinter if there is a hollow caused by lack of adhesive.

[lilianaclaudiadumi]

Bună,
Ideea este buna dar te as întreba dacă în faianță se face în același mod.
Mulțumesc

[krtek]

nevím jak ty...ale já si vezmu malířskou pásku..udělám si značku fixem...pak vezmu vrut...a do vrutu klepnu tak, abych napraskl sklovinu kachle..a pak vrtám..

[andrzejnieomylny]

Natnij miejsce wiercenia kontówką. Oczywiście delikatnie.

[sandybremner]

Hole too small as plastic plug expands when screwed into. Likely to crack tile

[TheYoungcon]

None of those methods actually work, that's why you don't show the whole process, that is the wrong kind of drill bit to use as well