Ceramic Tile Drilling Guide

A step by step guide on how to drill through porcelain ceramic tiles.

Ceramic tile drilling guide.

While that sounds expensive a inch diamond tipped tip costs under 20 and a carbide bit of the same size can be had for less than 10. In this video i investigate whether my trusty armeg porcelain tile drill bit or erbau. When in doubt buy the diamond bit. Friction from drilling hard materials creates a great deal of heat which can scorch the drill bit or even break the tile.

For drilling a ceramic tile you need to set the drill to low speed with adequate pressure on the drill. It will drill any type of tile. You may use a small hose or an assistant with a squirt bottle or glass of water. Ceramic tile can be drilled with a carbide bit while glass and porcelain call for a diamond tipped bit.

2018 tim carter real porcelain tile is very hard. Drilling into tile requires a slow drill speed and a steady hand. Protect your project and extend the lifespan of the drill with a constant trickle of water. Drilling ceramic tile requires a sharp carbide or diamond drill bit.