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Drilling a tile

  • 10-03-2011 2:51pm
    #1
    BullBauld
    Registered Users Posts: 824 ✭✭✭


    Hey all

    I'm looking to hang a mirror in main bathroom. Any advice on not smashing the tile when drilling?

    Is there a different bit for drilling the tile or is a masonary bit ok?

    Thanks
    Bull


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  • #2
    reverenddave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 805 ✭✭✭reverenddave


    you can get tile bits but using a normal masonry bit is ok too

    put some masking tape on the tile where you want it drilled it'll stop the bit from sliding

    use hammer action and at a mid speed :D


  • #3
    brianwalshcork
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 607 ✭✭✭brianwalshcork


    reverenddave wrote: »
    you can get tile bits but using a normal masonry bit is ok too

    put some masking tape on the tile where you want it drilled it'll stop the bit from sliding

    use hammer action and at a mid speed :D


    I usually use a glass drill bit when drilling tiles at home, with a slow speed and no hammer action.

    You can get them from B&Q etc, but here's a link for convenience.
    http://www.amazon.com/Vermont-American-13310-4-Piece-Glass/dp/B000ETWIKM

    Never had a problem with tiles cracking and it gives nice clean edges on the holes.

    I've seen contractors go at tiled walls with masonary bits & hammer action drills.... they get on fine most of the time... but for the sake of a few euros on glass drill bits, I don't risk it..... if you have spare replacement tiles, and the time & energy to replace a broken tile, then you might want to chance it!

    Brian


  • #4
    reverenddave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 805 ✭✭✭reverenddave


    OH yeah i didn't even think about glass bits
    they'll be good too


  • #5
    dobsdave
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,814 ✭✭✭dobsdave


    BullBauld wrote: »
    Hey all

    I'm looking to hang a mirror in main bathroom. Any advice on not smashing the tile when drilling?

    Is there a different bit for drilling the tile or is a masonary bit ok?

    Thanks
    Bull

    Specific drill bit for it, bought one yesterday in b and q. 10euro.
    Slowish speed, drill action.
    Try to keep the bit cool, (i dabbed it in cold water every now and then)


  • #6
    Antiquo
    Registered Users Posts: 290 ✭✭Antiquo


    BullBauld wrote: »
    Hey all

    I'm looking to hang a mirror in main bathroom. Any advice on not smashing the tile when drilling?

    Is there a different bit for drilling the tile or is a masonary bit ok?

    Thanks
    Bull

    Porcelain or ceramic tiles?

    Ceramic - normal masonary bit press the bit point on the tile and with your hand rotate the chuck back and forward until you break through the glaze.
    When you break the glaze you'll see the red tile core slow speed no hammer action (or you could crack the tile). Good idea to cover any surfaces under the hole the dust can stain some sealnats and finishes.

    Porcelain - check this thread all info included


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