i need two tap holes cutting into a porcelain bathroom basin any ideas please?

Question

i have a new one hole basin but had bought a three hole tap set but the basin to go with the 3 hole is too big for my bathroom hence the problem{the taps match the bath}

Answer 1

Good luck with that one bud, it can be done but the bit to drill it would cost as much as the sink, and you would have to be really careful, if you need to ask how its done, i would say your not kitted up to do it.

Answer 2

some basins have semi-punched cut outs to take a 3 tap hole set up. This should be apparent by checking the underside of the basin. If this is so, you can punch out the holes with a ball pein hammer very carefully.

Answer 3

You can use a carbide hole cutter in an electric drill. Carbide hole cutters are like ordinary hole saws except the rim is carbide grit instead of teeth. You can get these an several different sizes so you should be able to find one the right size for your purpose. To start the drill, take a nail and hammer a small chip out of the glaze where you want the center of the hole to be, a light tap should do it, this will keep the bit from wandering over the surface and start the hole easier. If it is a wall tile it is probably fairly soft ceramic, not porcelain (which is usually used for floor tile), and it should not be too difficult to drill the hole once you get through the glaze.

Answer 4

Immposible to cut out tap holes without damaging the porcelain. Can't you exchange it for a basin with holes already fitted.

Answer 5

U WILL RUIN THE BASIN SUGGEST SWAPPING BASIN FOR CORRECT TAP HOLES OR CHANGE BATH TAPS TO SUIT BASIN
GUARANTEED TO BREAK THE BASIN IF U TRY THIS

Answer 6

You need a diamond hole saw of the correct diameter, Starret and Bosch make a range of sizes. You need to drill VERY gently and slowly with the recommended coolant. Don't know if a grit edged type will be ok with pocealin. http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=A337702&ts=53784&id=10322

http://www.365drills.com/?OVRAW=diamond%20hole%20saw&OVKEY=diamond%20hole%20saw&OVMTC=standard

Answer 7

A sledge hammer

Answer 8

also cover the area in masking tape. your out line will stay and it will reduce chiping in the area. ...i tried googleing for a link but didn't find anything exact.