How To Drill A Hole In A Wall Tile

Tap inside the outline and be patient as it could take a couple of minutes before the center of the hole breaks free.

How to drill a hole in a wall tile.

Watch doug s diy how. Then take a hammer and very lightly tap the tile along the ring of holes. If you need to drill 2 or more holes next to each other use a level to make sure they are properly lined up. If you re drilling into tile ceramic or glass mark the spot with an x made of masking tape.

You may be afraid to make a mistake and ruin your expensive tile or to drill an unsightly hole. Porcelain tile has become a popular option boasting scratch resistance and durability. Use a inch masonry bit to drill a series of closely spaced holes around the circle. 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.

Draw the hole outline on the tile with a felt tip pen or grease pencil. Use a small wet sponge to cool down the drill bit and prevent it from overheating. One of the secret to drilling a hole through tile is keeping everything cool. If you re on your own and can t hold the drill bit in one hand the wood pattern in the other and cool the drill bit at the same time then you can stop from time to time and spray some water on it.

While admirable these qualities do complicate the process of drilling through porcelain.