Water is the safest way to lubricate and cool the drill bit as you go.
How to drill ceramic tiles without breaking.
Drilling holes in wall tiles is a fairly easy skill to master once you know how.
It might be tempting fire up your drill and go hell for leather to break through the glaze but this is a sure fire way to overheat the drill bit and create vibrations that will most likely crack and ruin the tile.
The tip of the drill bit should be kept lubricated to keep from overheating wearing down or breaking.
How to drill into a tile wall without cracking it.
Take things slow and start on a low speed applying even pressure until you have bored through the top layer of glaze.
If not done properly you will end up with a cracked tile or one that has many scratches on it.
How to drill into a tile wall without cracking it.
After 2 3 seconds you will have made a shallow hole in the tile at this point the drill bit will be able to grip the tile well.
The strength of ceramic tiles makes it difficult to drill a hole in it.
Follow these simple st.
Use a small wet sponge to cool down the drill bit and prevent it from overheating.
To make it easier the diy video even listed the tools and drill bits used in the tutorial.
Apply constant firm pressure but not too much or you will break through the tile rather than drilling into it.
How to drill a hole in a ceramic tile.