In this video i investigate whether my trusty armeg porcelain tile drill bit or erbau.
Ceramic tile drilling guide.
It will drill any type of tile.
2018 tim carter real porcelain tile is very hard.
Ceramic tile can be drilled with a carbide bit while glass and porcelain call for a diamond tipped bit.
You may use a small hose or an assistant with a squirt bottle or glass of water.
Protect your project and extend the lifespan of the drill with a constant trickle of water.
For drilling a ceramic tile you need to set the drill to low speed with adequate pressure on the drill.
Drilling into tile requires a slow drill speed and a steady hand.
Porcelain tile almost always has a high silica content and the tile is dense.
Friction from drilling hard materials creates a great deal of heat which can scorch the drill bit or even break the tile.
Slowly work your way through the drilling don t thrust hard or put erratic force as it will certainly break the tile.
Let it take its time do a wave like pattern to completely drill a hole.
A step by step guide on how to drill through porcelain ceramic tiles.