Is there a trick to drilling a hole into brick?

Question

I was able to drill one hole but now it seems the drill bit isn't sharp enough. What is the deal?

I did use a masonary drill bit.

Answer 1

For drilling into anything that's not wood the tip of the drill bit must be shaped like an arrow head (kind of), also use a corded drill, they tend to have more power than cordless. A neat trick is to get an envelope and stick it open to the wall with masking tape. All the dust will fall into the pouch instead of your carpet.

Answer 2

When drilling into brick with a masonary bit you sometimes encounter something in the brick such as a stone that the bit has a problem drilling through. Here is where the hammer drill comes in handy as with the small amount of "hammering" causes that obstacle to chip away and then the drilling can continue. If you aren't using or don't have access to a hammer drill you can take an awl or similar tool and beat the obstacle away and then continue drilling. A good masonary bit does not dull that fast but sometimes you encounter those obstacles and the bit will just spin and create a shiny spot until chipped away.

Answer 3

How To Drill Into Brick

Answer 4

For drilling into brick... or floor tile type things.. it is best to use NOT a wood drill but a metal or high carbon steel drill... I know when I drilled porcelein tile, Just to drill one hole, I ruined two bits so drilling into bricks, etc does take its toll on bits.. just get another bit and try it again and again... Oh.. I would also advise using water on the hole as it is being drilled.

Answer 5

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Is there a trick to drilling a hole into brick?
I was able to drill one hole but now it seems the drill bit isn't sharp enough. What is the deal?

Answer 6

I would spend the extra money to get a good masonry drill bit. Also when drilling be sure to keep the drill at a 45 degree angle. My house is entirely masonry and I go through a lot of drill bits. The extra dollar or two is worth it in the long run.

Answer 7

Are you using a masonary drill bit?? cement / brick has special drill bits. check out your hardware store for details. Ordinary drill bits will get dulled very quicky.

Answer 8

You need a hammer drill and carbide bit. a hammer drill is just like any other electric drill except that it has a setting where it vibrates as you put pressure on it. If you won't be using one very much your local tool rental store will rent one to you cheap. If you're like me and they make it, I want one for myself. After all, if I didn't need it, they wouldn't make it.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Yeah---- use a morter drill bit--not a regular bit