2007-09-06 01:10:45 · 17 answers · asked by mickmckegney 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Yes. Use a masonry drill bit on slow speed, but first mark the hole and stick some clear tape (cellotape) over the mark, then drill through the tape and the tile.
The tape will help prevent the surface of the tile splintering, and stop the drill bit from sliding off the mark.
2007-09-06 01:17:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put a cross of electrical tape at the centre of where you are to drill.Then drill at the cross using a masonry drill on slow speed. The tape will stop the drill skidding and the ceramic tile from cracking.
2007-09-06 10:05:54 · answer #2 · answered by Terry G 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but it is a really, really slow process. Mark the position first using the corner of a square edged tile scribe to cut into tile. Start hole first with a hand drill so your electric drill doesn't slip. Then drill on slow setting with your masonry bit. TIP FOR EVERYONE - after cutting tiles keep the powder to mix with PVA glue in case any patching up needed in the future.
2007-09-06 04:10:59 · answer #3 · answered by Sandee 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have answered this question many times before and the answer is still the same ..yes you do use a masonry drill bit BUT and its a big BUT you must turn off the hammer on the drill ..if you don't you will break the tile every time ....if you have a big hole to drill ..then drill a hole first with the smallest drill you have and it will act as a guide
2007-09-06 07:34:14 · answer #4 · answered by boy boy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you do get 15mm masonry drills I would drill a smaller pilot hole first. put some clear pva glue over where you wish to drill. this will stop the tile chipping. lay the tile on a firm surface. indent the tile with a nail,, just enough to chip out the glaze - to give the drill a start. drill pilot hole say 5 mm drill out to 10mm or you could drill just the 5mm hole and widen with a tile saw blade. might want to practice on an old tile.
2016-05-22 05:05:57 · answer #5 · answered by sandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use masking tape, start the hole with the drill on rotate only (no hammer) apply an even pressure, when you are through the tile turn the drill to hammer action. Be sure to hold the drill steady. DO NOT use a small drill first it can snag and smash the tile, I am assuming you are only using a masonary drill up to about 7mm. Never had a mishap yet
2007-09-06 01:28:45 · answer #6 · answered by mac adown 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Slow drill speed and no hammer on the drill. If you have time pop t your local DIY shop and buy a special bit just for tiles. Only cost £2-£3.
2007-09-06 08:25:55 · answer #7 · answered by Brooks 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you can get special tile drills from B&Q do not put the drill on hammer setting. stick some tape on the tile to mark where you want to drill and the drill wont slip. start to drill at the lowest speed
2007-09-06 11:21:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Apply sticky tape to prevent slippage and splintering. Use slow turning masonry drill.
2007-09-08 13:34:58 · answer #9 · answered by Scregoff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sort of, you can buy a special bit for drilling through ceramics, it's more pointed than a normal masonry bit, therefore has less tendency to slip. they're usually blue in colour.
2007-09-07 00:34:12 · answer #10 · answered by crazy_gang1843 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋