How to Drill Through Tiles Without Cracking Them
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- Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2024
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We shot this for our Horror Shower video last year and thought it needed to stand alone.
When you have completed your tiling and you're happy with the end result you might be dreading the prospect of ruining that good work when you have to drill the tiles for your bathroom accessories, cabinet, shelves and other fittings.
This short video will help you avoid cracking the tiles and it won't cost a fortune or take very long.
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Bit obvious and stated all over comments below but whether using core hole or tapered bit -
1. Don't use drill on Hammer setting and
2. keep drill speed slow and when you feel it engage only push enough to feel a slight grind.
3. Clear dust from hole as you go.
I’ve used masonry drills before and struggled. Decided to purchase a diamond bit drill. Couldn’t believe how much easier it was. Worth the small investment. Thanks for the video and advice.
I use a regular masonary bit but without hammer action and on slow, then tap the plastic plug in below the depth of the tile thickness. Also use a sharp nail to just mark gently where you are going to drill then it's not slipping about.
If you got the plug in so it's bellow the tile surface in the wall by putting a screw in the plug and lightly tapping the screw till the plug is in the wall (not the tile anymore) just screw out screw and attach what's needed, seems to really help on the tiles not cracking.
Do you have to drill a deeper hole to be able to do this and then a longer screw also?
@@_wormlet yes, by the depth of the tile. You need to make sure there is space for the plug, plus the depth of tile, and a little extra unless you're very good with dust clearing on your holes. Screws are selected appropriate to the task, which depends on many things.
Top info Roger , good point about the taped screw👍 The diamond tips really come into their own once you come up against porcelain tiles. The masonry and spear tips are adequate for ceramic and non toughened glass. Still need a bit of water spray though.
A trick I've found is you use a small tile scorer as a punch and tap gently, for a drill guide, or a piece of electricians insulation tape so that when you come to use a masonry drill, it doesn't slip. The secret is to drill the hole slowly and take it a bit further through the tile thickness plus the plug length. Using a non-tapered screw, tap the plug gently through the hole with a tack hammer through the tile until the plug entry point is below the tile. That overcomes the problem of cracked tiles ....I've used this method hundreds of times and have never had a cracked tile yet... Just be patient & gentle. Hope that helps
Tony
Yep that helps heaps.
How can I be sure that the screw is non-tapered
@@_wormlet by looking at the shank of the screw, if its equal all the way down, then its non tapered... 😉
@@towag So not a basic wood screw then, since it narrows to a point?
@@_wormlet if the shank is the same width all the way to the sharp end, yes, but you can use a wood screw as long as it fits the raw plug your using and isn't tight in the hole youve drilled into the tile... Savvy?
Sound advice on this job that could save heartache.
Good tip on those diamond drill bits online. 🤝
Tried using a core bit and water trough system and it was slow and messy. Went back to the store and bought a Bosch glass and tile drill bit set. Drilled my holes so quick I started laughing. Went back to the store with my cordless drill and told the department manager about my success. We then went over to the flooring department and he selected tiles to test drill. By now there were 4-5 employees watching as he drilled though every tile without a problem. Kit set has bit sizes of 1/8 - 3/4 inch.
This one, yeah? smile.amazon.com/Bosch-Piece-Glass-Storage-GT3000/dp/B001GNC8RS/
@@Feldspar__ that's it!
Simple straight to the point thanks for the advise/help
Fantastic video, I bought the drill bits featured and they were outstanding. Thanks for another informative video 👍
Any tips for getting a fixing in tiles on a plasterboard wall? Great video 👍
Glad I found this vid. Followed the link and ordered the bits, ready to drill many holes tomorrow!
Use plenty of water to keep them cool and they last a long time
Good advice regarding making a bigger hole in the tile. So as not to crack it. Cheers.
Ddidn't even know they made diamond drill bits :O Thank you for the information!
Never leave any of the plug within the depth of the tile, always knock it through to the wall behind it and you will never have an issue. Obviously don't use plugs with flange heads on either 👍
I have a red rawlpug and it has a lip. Will I need to drill a larger hole in the tile and then a smaller one in the wall behind?
@@_wormletjust cut the lip off
Note: novice at work
Bought the drill bit set and it worked
Having said that I still had to use masonry drill bit to get grip any on the tile- the proposed set has got no tip
This all depends on where the tile comes from some are beasts I've had drill bits with little tanks with sucker caps where you put water in them work quite well . Then there's the spear type . Would be nice if tiles came with a drill guide on difficulty .
Horror shower!!! (Quaking with fear) Found one today. Abysmally bad practice.
I've heard that some of the Ebay sellers for the cheapo diamond bit kits... don't last very long even when you go slow and use lots of lube and cool off regularly. Just realised the last part of that sentence is like my love making technique.
I always try and make sure that there's some timber behind wherever there are gonna be some definite fixing points on stud walls. Makes sound sense if you're fixing into plaster/masonry.
My cheap diamond core bits last for ages. Like you say lube and cool off.
Mine lasted two holes before the cutting edge got smoothed out, on 8mm earthenware, no even stoneware tiles.
Nice one Roger!
Gold, thank you.
You're welcome!
Great tip, that's why i came here!
Great advice, love the channel👍
Great video Roger! However if you are dealing with a really quality porcelain tiles, no diamond tool will hold more than 20-30 tiles. The point is to do it slowly as much as you can :).
Nice wee tip Rodger buddy
I’ve had much better results from the spear type drill bits than the diamond ones from Toolstation. Last longer and a fraction of the price. Does depend on type of tile though. Also helps if you can get someone to stand next to you and spray water on the drill bit whilst drilling.
Spear type are a waste of time on a porcelain tile. They are better however on cheaper ceramic tiles
Yes I agree. I’m an electrician by trade although I tend to drift into other trades. If somebody wants porcelain tiles I’d rather them get a tiler in.
Best diamond bits I’ve used and use regular are beava diamond bits. They last for ages
Hi chief,
Excellent advice
Excellent 'How to' video.
Countersink the plug into the wall is the secret Rodger if drilling into brick or block. If it's timber you don't need a plug👍👍 masking tape on the tile is a great way to do it also.
I push the plug in past the tile. If it has a flange I cut that off with a sharp knife first.
@@mikes4163 Yep that is sound advice. I do that myself sometimes.
Always use a spear shaped bit for screw holes, cheap enough, last well and go in easy. No hammer action of course. Also push plug through tile after cutting off flange. Never had a problem this way.
@@michaelt2987 Does that mean you will need a longer screw if you want to have some of the screw head protruding, to hang something from?
Only set On ebay is £13 and £17 P&p from USA !
I bought a 100mm core drill bit looking exactly like these, for 21€ on Amazon. After TWO holes it wasn't cutting anymore.
Yo need to remove the glaze by running it through something soft.
@@SkillBuilder thank you :) I'll try
Great video, got a shower to fit and was worried about this bit. Off to eBay for the diamond bits I go 👌🏻
Great video again mate thanks for posting 👍
Pointing out the obvious for the typical home owner or DIYer. how would you tell what is a parallel thread to a tapered one. Especially when buying screws in boxes off the shelf say from Wickes etc or through a catalogue like Screwfix has...? Or am I being daft and it'll be on the packaging?
You are right. Maybe there are people who don't understand the concept of a taper. I tend to think people are worried about cracking a tile and don't know why it happens. There is more I could/should say so we may return.
@@SkillBuilder As a youngster I am just trying to sap/gather as much knowledge from good people like yourself and the rest of the SB crew, so excuse me for seeking details... Yes I agree with you on that. I would say even for myself looking at a screw I wouldn't probably be able to tell if it's tapered or not, you know. I.e. to me logically, say a machined/lathed bolt or perhaps coach screw I'd guess at being parallel. But wood screws an the like, well you got me there I haven't got the foggyest!
Hi. Which fixing should be use for tiled Hollow wall & how, for stong fixing? Thanks?
Useful. Thank you
Why not drill the hole in the wall a little deeper and tap the plug a bit further in the hole.
Good tip, I do it sometimes if there is no shoulder
You mentioned this in a previous video and I made a similar comment, drill in deeper than the plug, loosely screw the thread into the plug, having pushed it level with the wall, then lightly tap the screw which will push passed the tile into the wall behind, you can then tighten the screw with no danger of cracking the tile, as long as you don’t over tighten it!
@@robertpreston4402 It is from that video. Re-purposing they call it.
Top info man ! I love it
Is it ok to cut the end of the pluf off if the plug is longer than the width of the tile? Also is a hammer drill a necessity for drilling into an untitled hard wall? I don't mean drywall i mean a wall make of red bricks covered with plaster type material. Thanks mate
I've always used masonry bits and never cracked a tile.
Is a Hammer Drill necessary?
@@thedrummersclub3667 definitely not
Thanks for your help 👍
nice video,,, thank for the demo
Good job
Simple alternative to drilling twice is to cut off the head of the plug. Provided this action does not split the plug in two.
Yes I sometimes do that but you lose the nice entry for the screw.
I bought these and they have been great, once you get started they area easy. Thanks.
I assume you don't need a wall plug if it's to secure a shower screen to a stud behind the tile just use the screw or is there some other sort of specific fixing?
You are right, just go into the timber
Came for tile drill tips. Now worried about screws 😂
Is a Hammer Drill necessary?
Thank you!
Got it 👍
Great advice thank you. To be honest I was going to do this technique to put up a knife holder in the kitchen... Then I thought sod it, and went for gorilla glue instead-worked a treat! 🙂
I'm in the same boat. I was going to use 3m command strips, you used glue? Will that damage your tiles if you ever decide to remove?
@@_wormlet probably.... But we'll have moved house by then 🙂
Is it easy enough to start those drill bits off in the right place?
Start with one edge against the tile as if you are drilling at a 45 degree angle, then slowly move to 90 degree as it starts to make a notch.
@@geoffcarlton4047 Ah! Makes sense, thanks
@@peepiepo What Geoff said ^ plus if you're using a cordless drill rest the battery against the wall as well. Helps stabilise the drill and makes it less prone to farkin off on you as it's establishing a cut.
Easier way for the average person, use normal masonry drill, start off with smallest one you have, drill slow and carefull, go up 2mm in size and repeat till size you require.
Where’s the link ?
Up the top
Roger you forgot to warn people not to use the hammer action !! 😉
Oh yes you are right. Hopefully they will realise
also if the tiles look more expensive than your house. Walk away.
You’re the bessss
But, can't you just knock the plug in so it goes past the tile thickness?
yes you can but the collar can crack the tile if you have the wrong plug.
Drilled 1000’s of tiles always used a cheap spade bit from screwfix never cracked a tile
Through porcelain?
Push the rawlplug through the tile into the wall , it's not bloody rocket science! Lol
wallplug *
Rawlplug.....Google it
But what plug do you use for toilet holders in tiles?
Ans: Lou Rawls.
Art arf.
Singing Me and the Mrs. We got a (DIY)thing going on.
Just punch the plug deeper past the tile no need to drill twice
eBay link took me to Amazon lol
Yes, we often say eBay when we mean Amazon and 'on' when we mean 'off'. I think Roger did get his from eBay but I just found the Amazon link quicker.
Hi Roger those bits easily wear out super quick am a bathroom fitter and I recommend to all to spend £13 to £20 per bit and buy the angle grinder diamond bit they do them 6mm upwards with wax filled for calling no water no slow speed for ever to make one hole. Only high speed less heat build up dry use. Takes only 10 second to go the hard porcelain. Am only given my advice because on a job you would require to do many holes and one bit will last you few jobs and the trick with the high speed bits they don't burn out and it has wax cooling and no water required less head ache. Cheap bits will take for ever and ever swapping bits out. Yes you can manage to do few with cheapo but we're I see it it's a waist of money even for a DIY person. No disrespect my friend
mpapa
Funny but I have had lots of success with these used on slow speed with lots of water but also has a whole load of other bits including the wax impregnated Mexco ones which a lot of people love. First time I used the Mexco slow and it doesn't like it. It is counter intuitive to run it fast but it works.
It is interesting to get other views. BTW if you ever run out of work (unlikely) we get loads of people looking for a good bathroom fitter.
@@SkillBuilder Thanks Roger I am a fan of you and robin you guys are doing really well. Bathroom Jobs are pretty popular at the moment it's been a good year they can be can be a challenge at times every job is different from the other soo much work in a small room when doing a proper job. And as always come across lots of bodge job. One I come across on my last job funny one was a bathroom fitter installed a bathtub with a sink waist trap and and cut the floor out to compensate the drop of the trap. The client said to me for years they had problems it blocking up. Strange that no other person picked it up.
What’s he talking about? A tapered screw? They’re all tapered except for machine screws, like the ones you use for a power plug socket. A close up would have helped.
Those ebay one do not last. Please avoid them.
wrong
Those cheap nasty Ebay drill tools are OK on ceramic tiles, but forget about them on porcelain tiles.
I only ever use them on Porcelain. We will make a video showing them in action
Them bits are crap, unless you are doing granite or porcelain the just use a masonry bit.
Porcelain is almost all I do these days.
First again