How To Drill A Hole In A Wall Tile

One of the secret to drilling a hole through tile is keeping everything cool.

How to drill a hole in a wall tile.

If you need to drill 2 or more holes next to each other use a level to make sure they are properly lined up. Do you need to add a towel bar to your already finished bathroom. Use a pencil or other marking tool to make a dot or an x over the exact spot where you want to drill your hole. Then take a hammer and very lightly tap the tile along the ring of holes.

Drilling a hole in brand new tile can be nerve wracking. Watch doug s diy how. Tap inside the outline and be patient as it could take a couple of minutes before the center of the hole breaks free. Are you not sure what to do because you do not want to crack a tile.

Use a small wet sponge to cool down the drill bit and prevent it from overheating. You may be afraid to make a mistake and ruin your expensive tile or to drill an unsightly hole. If you re drilling into tile ceramic or glass mark the spot with an x made of masking tape. While admirable these qualities do complicate the process of drilling through porcelain.

Use a inch masonry bit to drill a series of closely spaced holes around the circle.