These are so sharp you can use them without hammer TBH. I can only imagine the tile you cracked had the incorrect adhesive for porcelain. I’ve personally never cracked a porcelain tile with these and I’ve drill hundreds of thousands of holes over 25 years. I personally didn’t like how quickly diamond bits wear out compared to their price, but more than happy to check them out again, thanks for the recommendation buddy. Cheers, Rob.
@@stevevenus1 I’ll give them another go, but definitely need a speedy option when second fixing lots of equipment and accessories as I can be drilling up to 50 holes in one bathroom. How do you feel about the spearhead bits?
Wondering if drill is set to high speed or low speed? 1 or 2 on a dewalt? Sounds like high speed. I tried at low speed and it took forever but I was afraid to burn out the bit. Darned things cost like $25 each with tax in Canada. The millwalki diamond ones with the flat heads touted as superior. The pilot hole idea seems good too, but then you need 2 bits that are going in the trash after a few holes and using the flat head bits doesn't make sense then. Also saw a few guys who put some plumbers putty in a U shape around the hole to retain a puddle of water. Seems like a good idea. Also wondering if lots of pressure or light pressure works best. Hammer or no hammer, which one burns the bits out quicker. Nobody seems to tell you that either. Also noticed he was not going straight in with the second bit. Going in circular angels? That's not going to leave a clean 6.5 mill hole is it? More like 7.5. Then what anchor size do you use. Never using porcelain again. I had two grab bars each with 6 holes to drill. It's just not practical to spend two hours and two burned up drill bits and then the plastic anchors don't stick well either. At least a few would spin around in the hole or just come out. Who came up with this insanely stupid idea. It took me a week to gather the courage to do the second grab bar. I'd rather drink bleach.
I bought the 6.5mm drill bit using this link to drill my porcelain tiles. My floor tiles are 8mm porcelain and it had no problem with one hole I needed to do for the door stop. But for the 10mm porcelain wall tiles it really struggled. It was super hard work to get through it with this bit and the bit was totally trashed after 4 holes (for the vanity unit). When I read the packet it says it's not really intended for porcelain. Have a missed something here? Or better to just use the diamond bits?
I prefer these to diamond bits personally (both wear out quickly) and obviously I work with porcelain every day, it’s just my preference. But I do emphasise in the video about using a smaller bit to pilot hole the tiles, it’s so much easier and quicker. Did you do this?
@@lesterbathrooms3948 Thanks for your reply. I've just realised what happened. I watched your other video How To Drill and Fix into TILES | Solid Walls or Plasterboard. I didn't realise that wasn't for porcelain and missed the link in the description for this video. There was only a link there for the 6.5mm drill bit and that was the only one discussed in the video. Then when I went to comment I put "drilling tiles" into the search and this vid came up. I didn't realise it was a different video. But thanks anyway, I've still got a few holes to go so will pilot hole in future!
Are you using anchors in these holes to fasten these fixtures to the walls? I need to get a shower rod mounted but unfortunately don't have a good way to know where there are studs in the walls.
Use hammer action....find out from your contractor what's behind the tile , Really. Just moved in a ten year old house, no idea who built it , probably gone bust by now. Would have been useful to tell us how to do it if we don't know what's behind the tile !!!
Ok Alan, two options. Use Hammer and take a risk or don’t use hammer and you’ll still get through, you’ll just use a few more bits. Thanks for you comment.
I will press a dislike 👎 on the one comment you made. I apologize for the dislike sir. But I hope my comment might get the attention for u to answer me. 🤣 I'm sorry that I have to laugh to, your video is wonderful, but silly at the same time. Who is going to what bathroom, what tile or what they use years later. 2 what if you don't know who did the work ether because u just got the property or is an apartment 🤔 😏 😉 🙃 lol U said make sure u call and ask the contractor what they use behind the tile or how they install it 🤣🤣🤣really sir? 🤣🤣 come on now. That sounds ridiculous, why not just tell us how is done or what can we do to fix it, prevented 🙄🙄 omgs. I'm sorry to be rude, i don't mean to be rude but I had to point it out because there is how scars people from actually trying, and that just sounds fking awful sir. Well I hope u answer me or fix it for the next video . Otherwise thank you for your video
Satan’s Teeth?! Who knew??
The tip using smaller drill bits first is great, saved me a lot of time, Thanks.
Great job,, that helped me alot!
VERY helpful! Thank you.
Thanks Rob, very informative.
Thank you!
I've cracked porcelain tiles trying that method. Much prefer a diamond tipped porcelain bit(not using the hammer)
These are so sharp you can use them
without hammer TBH. I can only imagine the tile you cracked had the incorrect adhesive for porcelain. I’ve personally never cracked a porcelain tile with these and I’ve drill hundreds of thousands of holes over 25 years. I personally didn’t like how quickly diamond bits wear out compared to their price, but more than happy to check them out again, thanks for the recommendation buddy. Cheers, Rob.
@@lesterbathrooms3948 Yep, the diamond ones are very expensive and do where out quickly.
@@stevevenus1 I’ll give them another go, but definitely need a speedy option when second fixing lots of equipment and accessories as I can be drilling up to 50 holes in one bathroom. How do you feel about the spearhead bits?
Very Helpful Thank you :)
Wondering if drill is set to high speed or low speed? 1 or 2 on a dewalt? Sounds like high speed. I tried at low speed and it took forever but I was afraid to burn out the bit. Darned things cost like $25 each with tax in Canada. The millwalki diamond ones with the flat heads touted as superior. The pilot hole idea seems good too, but then you need 2 bits that are going in the trash after a few holes and using the flat head bits doesn't make sense then. Also saw a few guys who put some plumbers putty in a U shape around the hole to retain a puddle of water. Seems like a good idea. Also wondering if lots of pressure or light pressure works best. Hammer or no hammer, which one burns the bits out quicker. Nobody seems to tell you that either. Also noticed he was not going straight in with the second bit. Going in circular angels? That's not going to leave a clean 6.5 mill hole is it? More like 7.5. Then what anchor size do you use. Never using porcelain again. I had two grab bars each with 6 holes to drill. It's just not practical to spend two hours and two burned up drill bits and then the plastic anchors don't stick well either. At least a few would spin around in the hole or just come out. Who came up with this insanely stupid idea. It took me a week to gather the courage to do the second grab bar. I'd rather drink bleach.
You need to watch the video on my channel about drilling porcelain tiles. With the correct drill bits it should only take seconds. Check that one out.
Thank you!
You’re welcome! ☺️
I bought the 6.5mm drill bit using this link to drill my porcelain tiles. My floor tiles are 8mm porcelain and it had no problem with one hole I needed to do for the door stop. But for the 10mm porcelain wall tiles it really struggled. It was super hard work to get through it with this bit and the bit was totally trashed after 4 holes (for the vanity unit). When I read the packet it says it's not really intended for porcelain. Have a missed something here? Or better to just use the diamond bits?
I prefer these to diamond bits personally (both wear out quickly) and obviously I work with porcelain every day, it’s just my preference. But I do emphasise in the video about using a smaller bit to pilot hole the tiles, it’s so much easier and quicker. Did you do this?
@@lesterbathrooms3948 Thanks for your reply. I've just realised what happened. I watched your other video How To Drill and Fix into TILES | Solid Walls or Plasterboard. I didn't realise that wasn't for porcelain and missed the link in the description for this video. There was only a link there for the 6.5mm drill bit and that was the only one discussed in the video. Then when I went to comment I put "drilling tiles" into the search and this vid came up. I didn't realise it was a different video. But thanks anyway, I've still got a few holes to go so will pilot hole in future!
Are you using anchors in these holes to fasten these fixtures to the walls? I need to get a shower rod mounted but unfortunately don't have a good way to know where there are studs in the walls.
Yes I am, I use a 6mm multipurpose uno rawl plug which is great for plasterboard, so no need to locate the studs.
hi the fiscar ones are the same but half the price
I don’t look good in glasses 😂😂
Truth bomb! 😂
Use hammer action....find out from your contractor what's behind the tile , Really. Just moved in a ten year old house, no idea who built it , probably gone bust by now. Would have been useful to tell us how to do it if we don't know what's behind the tile !!!
Ok Alan, two options. Use Hammer and take a risk or don’t use hammer and you’ll still get through, you’ll just use a few more bits. Thanks for you comment.
I will press a dislike 👎 on the one comment you made. I apologize for the dislike sir. But I hope my comment might get the attention for u to answer me. 🤣 I'm sorry that I have to laugh to, your video is wonderful, but silly at the same time. Who is going to what bathroom, what tile or what they use years later. 2 what if you don't know who did the work ether because u just got the property or is an apartment 🤔 😏 😉 🙃 lol
U said make sure u call and ask the contractor what they use behind the tile or how they install it 🤣🤣🤣really sir? 🤣🤣 come on now. That sounds ridiculous, why not just tell us how is done or what can we do to fix it, prevented 🙄🙄 omgs. I'm sorry to be rude, i don't mean to be rude but I had to point it out because there is how scars people from actually trying, and that just sounds fking awful sir. Well I hope u answer me or fix it for the next video . Otherwise thank you for your video
Basically what I mean is that if your Porcelain tiles have been installed incorrectly and you crack a tile don’t blame me!
Too long to get to the point
Just my way, I like to inform.
Too much talking and no eye protection…
Protect your own eyes