Flooring Tile - HOW to drill through ceramic tile?
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peacefularies
09-08-01, 04:58 AM
my husband is trying to drill through ceramic tile. it keeps breaking. he'd like to ask if there is a way to drill without breaking the tile.
thank you
thank you
John Bridge
09-08-01, 06:48 AM
Hi Peaceful,
Tiles are usually drilled after installation. The solid bedding keeps them from shattering. Pre-drilling must be done very slowly. You can't apply a lot of pressure, as you've learned.
Additionally, some tiles can't be drilled with carbide masonry bits.. The really hard stuff, porcelains, etc. require diamond bits.
Tiles are usually drilled after installation. The solid bedding keeps them from shattering. Pre-drilling must be done very slowly. You can't apply a lot of pressure, as you've learned.
Additionally, some tiles can't be drilled with carbide masonry bits.. The really hard stuff, porcelains, etc. require diamond bits.