Tiled bathroom studed wall, i CANT afford to split or crack the tiles!
I have got a tile drill bit, whats the way to go PLEASE?
2006-08-10 07:29:03 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Put a bit ofmasking tape over where you need to drill (helps stop the drill bit slipping) Go slowly and carefully. Stop frequently to clean out hole of dust and let drill cool down.
I wish you very good luck.
2006-08-10 07:33:54 · answer #1 · answered by Storm Rider 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When you start drilling, keep telling yourself not to push very hard. All you need to do is apply enough force to keep the bit against the tile. Take your time and let the drill bit do the work. If you try to push too much the tile will break.
Good Luck
2006-08-10 08:50:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A few layers of Paper tape on the tile, also make it easier to see your mark.
If at all possible have two of you watching the drill to check horizontal and vertical, if you waggle too much you can crack the tile.
I would personally get a similar tile and have a practice before hand if it is really critiacal you do not crack them.
Whilst drilling keep are cool, and clear of dust, and if possible brace the drill against something to help keep it in position.
Best of Luck.
2006-08-10 07:40:15 · answer #3 · answered by Frankie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be very careful not to put the drill on hammer action!!! when you have marked your holes AND DOUBLE CHECKED THEM, you are ready to go. Put the drill into it's highest speed and do not put pressure on to it whilst drilling. LET THE DRILL BIT DO THE WORK. If you push on it hard you WILL crack the tile so just take it nice and slow. It's only 2 holes so you have plenty of time.
Any more questions, mail me.
2006-08-10 07:39:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have drilled holes in tile for shower doors and mirrows for 40 years.take your tile bit. hold steady pressure, keep the bit cool by dipping in water oftenand go for it. Goose the drill,not steady fast speed
2006-08-10 09:25:33 · answer #5 · answered by glass man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gently tap a nail into the tile. Just enough to make a pin hole, then drill the hole
2006-08-10 07:59:01 · answer #6 · answered by Dilly the Kid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the tile bit and then run your drill on its highest speed setting. Do not apply much pressure, take it slow.
2006-08-10 07:34:47 · answer #7 · answered by jeff b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should tap a spot on the tile with a punch. then drill with the tile drill.
2006-08-10 15:17:24 · answer #8 · answered by zocko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you have a really fast drill, if you hoold straight and push with just enough force to feel the bit slowly go down then you'll not crack the tiles
2006-08-10 07:33:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Stick a bit of tape where u want to drill but DON'T use the hammer action and let the drill do the work don't push to hard. good luck
2006-08-10 07:46:05 · answer #10 · answered by sillyarsestu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋