I am installing a pedastal sink in a bathroom that I just finished tiling. When I marked the holes that I need to drill for the sink to be anchored into the wall the marks ended up on the grout line.(this is the kind of luck I have) So will a masonary bit drill through grout? And If it does, will the edges of the tiles shatter because I need to drill a 1/2" hole and the mark ends up dead center of a 1/4" groutline. I really need help and fast, if anybody knows what its like to have a wife who already thinks the job has taken to long,lol.
2007-01-13 14:13:29 · 12 answers · asked by wsnealis 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Take a small nail punch and carefully center punch the grout. Place the bit in the depression and using a variable speed drill SLOWLY drill into the grout. If the hole required is larger than the grout line then SLOW is the watchword.
2007-01-13 14:20:27 · answer #1 · answered by Ole Charlie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too bad you didn't install a horizontal brace at the level you're fastening the sink to. A 2 x 4 between the studs allows you to install the sink using 3 inch long deck screws, with a washer to distribute the stress. The hanger bracket should also be fastened to the studs securely.
The masonry bit will drill through the grout just fine. you can move the sink either way about 1/2 inch, to drill into tile only. This will prevent splitting, if you go slowly.
2007-01-13 14:48:23 · answer #2 · answered by Lion J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not so bad that it fell on a grout line. A masonry bit will work fine. Just take a smaller bit size and drill a pilot hole. Say a 5/16th, then a take a 3/8th bit and finally the 1/2" bit and finish the job.
2007-01-13 14:19:09 · answer #3 · answered by fade_this_rally 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How To Drill Tiles
2016-10-20 08:29:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a masonry bit is what you need. It shouldn't shatter the tile if it was installed correctly (no big air pockets back there). It will chip the tile as it cuts, but those will be covered up, anyway. (real small chips around holes) Just don't lean the drill to the side after you start in, that might crack a tile.
2007-01-13 14:19:35 · answer #5 · answered by normobrian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a masonry bit. Drill a small pilot hole first so that you get the holes in exactly the right place. Then drill the larger hole. Take your time and do a good job. She will be happier.
2007-01-13 14:23:08 · answer #6 · answered by Jivo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grout is way softer than the tile, of course the masonry bit will work... Maybe a pilot hole with a smaller bit first though, since it is so big.
2007-01-13 14:17:01 · answer #7 · answered by M CEE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a lot of good answers. I would like to add something about some screws that I have found many uses for. In this neck of the woods, we call them structural screws. They are made to replace lag screws (bolts). They are 5/16" shanks with cutter points, the head has a built in washer and it uses torx drivers. Basically you walk up to the project with your drill/driver and drive them in with the need for washers or drilling holes. I have used a ton of them for building decks and other place where I used to use lag bolts.Very quick.
Anyway, congrats on finishing a bath project without getting a divorce first.
2007-01-13 16:26:26 · answer #8 · answered by MT C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use bits made especially for tile. Never had a problem grout or no grout.
2007-01-13 14:18:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use masonary bit...and a trick.....Tape the area first...Mark it ..than drill it...the tape will help
2007-01-13 14:20:48 · answer #10 · answered by E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋