How To Drill A Hole In A Wall Tile

Draw the hole outline on the tile with a felt tip pen or grease pencil.

How to drill a hole in a wall tile.

While admirable these qualities do complicate the process of drilling through porcelain. Porcelain tile has become a popular option boasting scratch resistance and durability. 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.

Drilling a hole in brand new tile can be nerve wracking. Use a inch masonry bit to drill a series of closely spaced holes around the circle. You may be afraid to make a mistake and ruin your expensive tile or to drill an unsightly hole. If you need to drill 2 or more holes next to each other use a level to make sure they are properly lined up.

Tap inside the outline and be patient as it could take a couple of minutes before the center of the hole breaks free. 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. Then take a hammer and very lightly tap the tile along the ring of holes. Watch doug s diy how.

Use a small wet sponge to cool down the drill bit and prevent it from overheating.