Drill Drainage Holes in Pots WITHOUT Breaking Them! (Foolproof Method)
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Found the perfect pot...but it doesn't have drainage holes? No problem - drill your own! Take care to use this method, as it's the only one I've used that has a 0% chance of breaking the pot, provided you do it correctly. Using a ceramic drill bit works OK, but I've found that a diamond-tipped hole saw bit works well for drilling drainage holes in a diy planter.
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Is no one going to take about how nice it was that he put the warning sign for noise??? Thank you so much from a headphone user 😄
Give me that ASMR!!! 🤣
Yeah!
It’s how it should be for everything💕
i really enjoyed the noise but i might not have appreciated it without his warning
@@dyscea thank
If your using a drill bit. Using 2 pieces of duct tape, Put an X over where you want the hole. Drill thru the tape. And the pot. Insta hole. No cracks or breaks ;)
My grandad always did it this way.
:)
I use masking tape too.
Exactly; that's how I drill on glazed tiles 👍🏻
This was how l was going to do it, too... just wasn't sure about what kind of drill tip l was going to use. Now l know.
Always use tape so the bit doesn't slide around. Always.
Using water when drilling is for two important reasons. One is to lubricate the process, but the other is to keep ceramic dust from getting in the air and in your lungs. Ceramic dust is very dangerous if inhaled.
I didn’t know that -ty for sharing! I thought water was just to cool the bit-I normally wear a mask bc I’m all about safety lol but it’s good to know why 👍🏻
good comment
Ceramic dust is less toxic than car exhaust or 30 other things we encounter on a daily basis.
Inhaling ceramic dust can lead to silicosis.
Ceramic dust is far less hazardous than many inhaled substances, but safer is always better! Hearing and eye protection is vital, using any power tool.
Diamond core bits/ hole saws will last much, much longer by using water with them while drilling. It acts as a lubricant to protect and cool the diamonds while drilling. ( I worked for a company that made these drills.) You can make a simple dam with some modeling clay around where you want to drill and fill it with water.
Appreciate that tip!
Thanks for this tip!
Great tip!
Thank you
@@epicgardening punderful =P
The real question is why aren’t all pots made with drainage holes?
Good question
When using those bits, it works better if you take sticky tack and create a little well and put water in it. The more the bit it is wet the longer it lasts and faster it creates a hole.
Totally, great tip
Just did this and I feel so empowered!😂
Awesome! Gonna try this on bowls from Dollar Tree and coffee mugs that don't get any use. ❤️
I don’t usually leave comments but I bought 6 &tradition pots online and they came without drainage holes. I have never used a drill before in my life. So I followed ur video and went to get a cheap drill with a diamond drill bit. And now I have 6 pots with drainage holes and none cracked ! U are the best! Thank you very much. I had worries about how much force to exert on the pots but eventually figured they could tolerate some force. Regards from a plant daddy from Singapore !
I watched this days ago and ordered my drill bits from Amazon.
Today I successfully drilled a hole through my pot just like you showed in this video.
Thank you so much, I've been wanting to do this for months! 💕
You can use a regular bit but just make sure to put tape down.
This is foolproof and you can drill a hole through your window as long as you put duct tape over the area you are drilling
You should do a video on that. That would be awesome.
THX FOR INFO I AM BURGLUR AND THIS WILL MAKE MY SCORE WAY EASIER
@@michaelkenyon3372 😂 I hope you’re kidding
@@bettybandyk I BURGLE NIGHTLY WITH DRILL
I use the same technique, but I also put something (like scrap wood) under the pot to stop the drill from accidentally hitting and cracking the pot when you break through at the end
This was EXTREMELY helpful!!! My wife and I got a clay pot, a ceramic pot and a glass pot and this technique worked PERFECTLY!!! Thank you!!!!
YEAH…🙉😂so excited to try out on ceramic pots tmrw
Also, every time you're using a power tool, make sure you're wearing proper eye protection!
I thought the same thing!
Betas
I’ve done this and in my infant stages I didn’t break the pot because the bit or doing it too fast. The pot broke because after the hole was made, i was applying so much downward pressure I smashed the pot with the drill lol 🤦🏽♂️
I haven’t done this (yet) but I felt this. Lol.
Stop it, now I have to buy a drill to plant that cactus in my favourite mug at last!
Two suggestions:
1. Wear safety glasses. They are cheap to buy!
2. Using an empty 2-liter bottle, poke one tiny hole in middle of the side. Fill with water (with your finger over the hole you just made), cap immediately.
Set bottle beside your pot, loosen the cap and have a continuous tiny stream of water that you can point right to where you are drilling.
People have already mentioned it below, but a bit of tape similar to Scotch tape or paper tape would help with the sliding around initially. I also saw someone use a 2 liter bottle filled with water and made a pin sized hole in it dribble water on the area when drilling. It was really cool, but I cannot remember which video that was since I watched it a year ago when I was first learning about how to use a drill and driver and learning how to drill into ceramic and glass and such. :)
That's a great idea!
Core sample 😍 Were you a geologist in a past life? This is an awesome video, I like to find/repurpose pots at antique stores, and many of them need this! Thanks for the info.
Hello sir, you don’t need to come at an angle. You can start completely flat at a low speed then you get a nice flush surface (especially since it’s the bottom of the pot, you don’t really want that ‘raised’ edge build up for the angle).
Before I even started your video I already knew a tile hole bit was the answer as I’m a flooring specialist at Home Depot... .. But.. if the pot is much larger you can also drill from inside the pot with a little water in it. 😉😏 That way it is submerged in the water.. Especially if it’s a much more dense material than clay.
I wouldn’t suggest the bit with the spiral as it needs to push the material out from center and is then more susceptible to cracking (it is less of an issue if it’s clay, but even then I wouldn’t recommend it). 🤔
May I ask what do you do for the pallet/tray for these pots? (idk the English translation, basically the plate underneath the pot used to catch water?) I always assumed these no-hole pots were supposed to be sort of "pot cases" to put your pot inside and make it look nice, but this drilling holes idea seems awesome! I am, however, wondering how you deal with the water that is coming out of the holes.
This is awesome - thank you for this video. I avoided buying any ceramic pots for this very reason. Now I just need to see if I have those bits.
Water will make your bit last longer. Oil works better. Veg or olive
I've watched people drill holes in glass aquarium panels and they've said not to apply too much pressure, they've all used liquid to clean and lubricant while drilling and some have used like Windex that has a bit of surfactants to help lube the bit some. Great video 👍😁❣️, thanks for sharing!
Yeah totally, the pressure is key
Those diamond hole saws are AMAZING.
The pointy/tungsten bits are slowwww and they wear out after a few uses. The hole saws seem to last forever; the reason they're wearing out for you is you're not using lubrication. Everyone gets these things on Amazon in little ziplocs, but if you got them at the store the instructions would say to use water.
Hole saw + water to lubricate + template = ez. This works on glass too.
I've passed so many good deals just because the pots didn't have draining holes. Thank you for the tip!
So far I've used masonry drill bits for drilling holes in my pots with good success.
Keeping the surface area wet is definitely a smart move. It keeps the pot and everything else cool and minimises dust.
It appears the diamond tip is a bit quicker than using a masonry bit, so I might use a diamond tip drill bit next time I need to drill a hole in a pot.
Kintsugi is the art of mending a broken pot and making more beautiful and valuable. I’m case it’s does break 😊
I've used my regular drill bits but I have the sink faucet running over it as I drill. I don't press down hard and I haven't cracked any yet. I think the running water makes all the difference.
This video was a game-changer for me last year. The diamond-tipped bit was perfect. I also used the bit to drill in a statue that I turned into a fountain. The small amount of water was helpful too!
Can you make a video on how to drill holes in glass jars for plants? :)
Thank you so much! We asked and you delivered! Now I can fix my pots for healthier outcomes!
Thank you so much. This definitely seems like something I feel comfortable doing myself and not asking my husband. Thank you! 💚
I use the pretty pots just to cover the plastic pot where I have my plants. The plastic pots that go inside the pretty ceramic ones have holes. So I’m using the ceramic pot without holes as a pan drip. Am I not supposed to do that? Why is it better to drill holes?
I agree; the point of having no holes in a cache pot is so your plants don't ruin your furniture or windowsills. Makes zero sense to drill holes in them!
Root rot prevention.
Best vid I’ve seen on this topic💗 I’ve tried the Dremmel bit and other techniques but they take forever or the tip dulls b4 u get done and the planter winds up cracking. I bought this hole saw and had two holes in a 24” planter in less time than it took me to buy the bit. Great tut! Now I can put drainage holes in every single ceramic pot I love but never buy bc I couldn’t do holes... A life changing vid for me-which is kinda sad lol but I love ceramic pots but hated that they never had holes...now I’m stoked to go buy tons of them for my plants💗
Just did this to 10 pots!!! I'm so happy! Thank you for this. I got the diamond bit at Home Depot. Worked like a charm.
Very useful tip! Don't forget your safety goggles!
Great info man. Now I need to drill 50 holes
I followed Michael's orchids video for drilling for glass containers and then tried with the Maxx pots and this technique totally works just have to be patient and have a good drill. I use masking tape to help with marking the spot and slipping in the beginning. You can buy nicer bits and they should last longer. 🙂
Yeah I may invest in better ones down the road!
That's so interesting, in my country the decorative pots never have holes in them. You use a thin plastic pot with holes to put inside these pots. Just the clay pots have holes in them and you use them with a saucer.
thank you for this video! i just watched your tj max, home goods, dollar tree pot videos! i’ve been obsessed with your pothos videos! 💚🌱
A Tip to make this an even better water-cooling experience (ty btw!):
1- Position the guide on the spot to be drilled.
2- Fill the desired sized hole in the guide with water.
3- Start drilling, without moving the guide.
Probably better to leave the stickers, in fact drill surrounded by masking tape. My local nursery drills pots on site with a drill press, quick n easy. It never has that last finishing slip where the ceramic glaze gets instantly crazed, ruined...as too many have done. I’ve brought in my own pots too.. but I also buy their plants. 🌱
So nice that you’ve shared this idea. My husband being a contractor knew how to do this years ago, so all my pots have holes.. but not many know the secrets and the correct bits to use..great job!
THANKS KEVIN - MY WIFE IS GONNA THINK I AM AWESOME WHEN I DO THIS FOR HER POTS AT THE WEEKEND!
What do you think about cutting a thin piece of a pool noodle and double side tape it to the drill? That way if you drill through too fast, you will not crack the pot?
😎
Thanks, Kevin! QUESTION: Has anyone tried the diamond-tipped drill bit Kevin used and Kevin's technique on unglazed terracotta pots? Or successfully drilled holes in terracotta pots with different bits or techniques? Thanks!
After looking around, I found the answer to my question is YES. The same tool and technique work with terracotta pots and a host of other pot materials.
I use pretty pots as cover pots for other less attractive pots. The pretty pot without drainage works as a water holder so your floors or patio doesn’t get messy.
Thanks so much for your video! I have an old Le Creuset DO that isnt safe to cook in it anymore so I would like to repurposed it as a succulent planter. Any idea if you can drill drainage holes to it and what tool to use?
Tip 2, don't press down, let the weight of the tool and gravity do the work. Reduces the chance of cracking, or worse. I prefer the hole saw myself.
Great tip, yes...light pressure!
You're an awesome teacher. Just tried this using the diamond-tipped drill bit and it worked! Thank you Mr. Epic!
Love my diamond drill bit 🙌🏻💎
Thanks for the tutorial :D I tried to drill drainage holes into the metal pots i use outside and did not succeed, i will try again after finding the right bit for that! What I wonder is: Dont you use planting pots in the US? Here in germany its more common to use thin plastic planting pots inside of the ceramic decor pots to give some drainage and not to have to use a saucer for picking up water, the water just stays outside of the inner planting pot and inside of the decor pot. Most gardening store will tell you to get rid of all the extra water if it did not soke back into the planting pot within 30 min after watering. I sometimes use gravel to elevate the planting pot inside the decor pot, its hard to find stuff that fits well sometimes.
Hate to mention 4 yrs later..NO diamond bits pk 4 for $12…wasn’t then NOT in 2024 either 😢
Hope the glass tile bit works the same. Great vid though
I tend to have a heavy hand with watering (which is why I love my nursery pot). Would you recommend drilling more than 3 holes in my glazed ceramic pots?
You've TOTALLY just answered my questions for my succulent plants!!! Here I thought I'd get to just stare at the empty ones because they ONLY have 1 drainage hole. Well, my 16yr old told me *Mom, you can't be drilling into the bottom of the planter you'll just do nothing but crack it!* who knows maybe she's right but I have enough sense to smart off with a smallest one I have and work my way up because I've got an aloe vera plant that's got to be repotted because they've been together for like I don't know 5 years and they babies on top of babies on top of babies in this big bad boy lol so thank you for your hard work and your video I thoroughly enjoyed it
Yeeeess, thank you for this! I have a bunch of really cute discounted pots that need holes And I wasn't sure what type of bit to use, so this was very helpful 😊
Even the old bits are good for those non glazed pots. So, don't throw them away. Try them first. Great video.
Thanks David!
I bought a drill for a mod I'm doing to my PC and my mom immediately thought I can repair everything and anything in the house. Now I have to learn how to drill some pots for her that were left by my house's previous owner.
Just went to a hardware store and there are glass/tile drill bits, diamond holesaw bits and steel holesaw bits. RUclips it is then...
I've always been afraid of drilling, and don't like pots without holes. This is great info! I'd add that I think I'd put some type of buffer (maybe a bit of rag or twisted paper towel) around the soon-to-be hole to prevent the drill from hitting and maybe cracking the pot.
Or use a plastic nursery pot inside the planter. Saves needing to buy a saucer for each pot, or relocating your pots to a drainage area each time you water them.
Get more cutting time by striking the cutting surface with a 5 in 1 tool. Roughing up the cutter exposes more diamond chips.
"Turn down your volume" was so considerate. Thank you.
In trying to turn down my volume I turned it up 🤦🏻♀️. I'm definitely gonna be looking for this bit.
Question - Is there a bit-size - - to - - pot size ratio we should pay attention to? :0)
Thanks for this Kevin. I'm quite a competent DIYer, being an old person & all, but even with the experience of tiling walls etc, I was loathe to use a glass & tile bit as my hand isn't v steady. Think I'll track down some of those hole saw bits instead. Cheers!
I would just like to sincerely thank you for the volume warning especially when I’m watching with headphones so thank you sir!
Also very helpful video and I can’t wait to try on a pot I just got!
When i drilled mine i just took my time 10 minutes more or less
I don't have a drill so I figured out a way to put holes in ceramic without a drill lol I have a video on channel if anyone wants to watch. 😉
I have a really dumb question- what do you put under the pots with legs to catch water?
Yes! The video I have been waiting for since her TJ max pot haul. So excited to drill holes in all my pots!
Worked exactly as you said. Thanks for mentioning the noise; I purchased ear protection as well as the diamond tipped hole saw at the hardware store. Could barely hear it!👍🏻
Ugh...i passed up sooooooo many beautiful inexpensive plant pots because they had no holes. Thanks for this video...going on a planter hunt now.
I have pots that already have one small hole on the bottom but either need more holes or a bigger hole because I want to use it for succulents. Would it be safe to create a bigger hole over the hole already there?
*great job I want to add a bigger whole in a put that I got at Walmart and use it for something else*
I’m off to the dollar store to hoard pots! Thanks so much for this! 😊😊😊
Yay! I literally just broke a pot yesterday
OM - love this! I ordered the diamond drill bits for my DH and he 'fixed' some glazed pots for me this morning! I am ecstatic.
I'm going to use it on coffee mugs - I have some giant ones I use for pencil holders....Thanks so much!!
Can you do the same thing with plastic pot?!
Yep just use appropriate bit and don't use water.
I used ceramic bit but it took paint off on the inside
You're not wearing eye or hand protection. Yipes. Aren't you worried about the debris getting in your eyes or shattering in your hands?
I use safety goggles and work gloves. I'm not saying my way is right. I'm new to this.
So far, I've made holes in a few glazed and unglazed pots. (No breaks). I've also drilled through thin metals and plastic.
So far so good.
Thank you for the video. I agree about it taking time. (And water!)
Oh, and THANK YOU!!! Liked and subscribed!
Thank you! My local nursery which is the only place I can find to get amazing pots, tends to have a lot without drainage holes. This will be very helpful, so that I don’t have to limit myself to only buying the basic terra-cotta pots. 🙌🏻
I think many people use pretty pots without drainage as cache pots.
Yep, I go looking for those sorts of cache pots. They're made for indoors plants, to stop water leaking on the floor, after watering the plastic pots which go inside. I'm thinking, "don't do it", as he's drilling. Because my personal preference is to keep them sealed. But each to their own. :)
@@Christodophilus But when the plant outgrows the pot, then what? Re-plant in another plastic pot and put in another cache pot?
I do a little of both. For pots this size I take plants to my sink to water them and let the water drip out. Then return them to their home elsewhere in the house :)
@@nancyschwartz7692 plant them in the yard I guess.. 😁
Yes yes yes!!! Drop your plant pot into it! I use 3 or 5 soda bottle caps to raise up my plant and keep it above any drainage or overflow!
Thank you for showing this. My dad mentioned he was able to drill holes in ceramic pots and I didn’t quite understand even though he told me the same thing as what you demonstrated. Now I understand.
Step 1: use the correct bit, for ceramics
That's pretty much it
I CANT BELIEVE THIS WORKED!
Diamond hole bit worked perfectly!
Regular concrete bits work perfectly,,,much cheaper than diamond bits ,,,squirt bit of water as you're drilling
Is there an easy way to remove the 'plug' from the hole bit?
Yes!!! I needed this video! 💕
It worked! Like a charm! I can't believe it! I bought the diamond tipped drill bits months ago and avoided trying this because I was sure I'd break the pots but it was very easy with these instructions. Thank you so much! (For those in the comments suggesting using a piece of tape, I'll note that I used the price sticker as a tape substitute on one pot and it kind of just got drilled into mush. I didn't use tape on the other and it was fine. So I think either way works.) Cheers!!
Where did the fourth pot go?
I used a ceramic and tile drill bit with water and it worked just as well.
Thank You! This video was easy to follow and most importantly the tools and technique worked perfectly for me! Now with proper drainage my house plants can finally flourish!
I DID it! Thank you Kevin it worked just like your video. I now have 10 garden pots. Thanks to you.
My diamond bits lasted about 4 holes each max
This was super helpful. I've watched other hole drilling videos, but none were actually as informative with tips like this one. I definitely need to get a different bit than the one I got (masonry) for a diamond-tipped one. Feeling much more confident about trying this now! Thanks!
Glad to hear it helped!
Brilliant video thanks, Im doing this for my orchids at the side of terracotta pots
Thank you for sharing. Have you tried this with clay pots, the orange/brown-ish ones?
Yup works!
i did this about amonth ago. so neat! water is really helpful and necessary.