Drilling Into Ceramic Tile Floor

How to drill a hole in a ceramic tile.

Drilling into ceramic tile floor.

You will also need a specialized drill bit that can penetrate the hard surface of porcelain tiles. Have the right bit for ceramic tile. Glass tile is used more as an accent and has only been around for 15 years or so. Tile is no match for your standard drill bit.

If you try to drill a hole into a tile with a regular drill bit you ll get nowhere fast. To drill into existing tile the hole saw must be equipped with a pilot bit that drills a smaller hole into the center of the larger hole. Porcelain tile looks a lot like regular ceramic tile but it s much harder. Before you drill ceramic tile clean the surface with soap and water and put masking tape in the shape of an x over the area you re drilling.

At the most you ll end up with a few scratches on the tile. A carbide drill bit or a diamond drill bit are best for drilling holes in ceramic tile. Standard drill bits don t work on tile but not to worry. To solve this problem apply two layers of masking tape to the spot to give the bit a surface it can grab hold of then use carbide tipped masonry drill bit to drill into the tile.

Follow these simple st. Then hold the drill bit over the center of the x and use a hammer to tap it lightly until you ve made a small dent in the tile s glaze. Run the drill at about half speed and dip the bit periodically in water to keep it cool. Use a masonry drill bit to make holes in ceramic tiles less than about 3 4 inches in diameter.

Drilling ceramic tile requires a special drill bit and a steady hand. When attempting to drill into ceramic tile the glazed surface of the tile can cause the drill bit to wander. The hardness of both ceramic and porcelain tile means one thing. As a result drilling through porcelain tiles will require more work and preparation than cutting through other types of tile.

Ceramic tile can be drilled with a carbide bit while glass and porcelain call for a. To make larger holes you can use a ceramic tile hole saw which has a diamond grit abrasive edge instead of teeth. This pilot bit keeps the larger bit from.