How to drill into tile

Nov 3, 2019 11:52 PM

MatadoR32

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Really simple actually. Use a tile and stone bit, but the trick is to use painter's tape on your work piece. Not only does it give you an easy way to mark and align your holes but it keeps the drill bit from walking off target.

This is the result using the 1/4" bit, prepping for wall anchors and stainless screws for a fancy shower curtain rod.

Clean, crisp holes.

About $20 for the set at the Homeless Despot, I'm sure they're out there cheaper though. Worth every penny.
Oh, don't use a impact driver - drill only. The bit is designed to take tiny chips at a time and the impact driver is too aggressive and you'll crack the tile.

That's it. Take your time and you'll be fine. Good luck!

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That bit is a skookum choocher for sure.

6 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

is this for the home gamer?

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Best thing you'll ever find is a diamond tip hole saw, I've seen them as small as 3/16". Start at an angle just enough to make a groove.

6 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

The crescent groove keeps the bit from walking, and the diamond makes a super clean hole. Plus they lost forever.

6 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

+1 for Homeless Despot. I need to catch up on my AvE. I stopped watching to let more videos build back up.

6 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

I thought it was Homeless Deathspot

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