Cutting a hole in tile
#1
Cutting a hole in tile
Hi All, shower head pipe will fall in the center of a tile, what would be the best way to drill a hole?
Geo
Geo
#3
Get a glass or ceramic drill bit. Using a center punch tap slightly to provide a starter point for the drill. Use a bit of water to cool drill as you drill hole. You can buy a diamond edged hole saw for the same purpose.
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Last edited by Norm201; 05-24-17 at 05:26 AM.
#4
I use this one, similar to the one Norm mentioned. It gives a reservoir to hold water while you drill to keep the heat down. QEP 1-3/8 in. Diamond Hole Saw with Water Delivering System-10569Q - The Home Depot
#6
The sticky pads stick to the tile and to the blue guide, which keeps the water in contact with the bit. It all peels off and you got a perfect hole with no burns.
#7
what would be the best way to drill a hole?
Ceramic, a carbide hole saw will zip right through, porcelain will cut but it's a little harder, a diamond hole saw will work great.
Either one is not terribly expensive assuming a one time inexpensive 1" size.
#8
Depends on what type of tile you have. Others have given options. But this goes further to the actual planning stages of the tile install. I always plan my tile so that all elements from diverter valve, to tub spout to hand held adapter so that everything falls on a grout line so there is no cutting in the middle of a tile.
Problem is with today's lust for large format tiles. Leaves little to work with as far as planning.
As an aside, I disagree with Norms suggestion to hit it with a center punch to start your pilot hole. Just asking for a cracked tile. I use a very small glass bit to start the hole and progressively get bigger. No chance of cracking a tile.
Problem is with today's lust for large format tiles. Leaves little to work with as far as planning.
As an aside, I disagree with Norms suggestion to hit it with a center punch to start your pilot hole. Just asking for a cracked tile. I use a very small glass bit to start the hole and progressively get bigger. No chance of cracking a tile.
#9
if using a glass or ceramic drill bit, without a slight tap from a punch to get past the glaze, your drill will wander all over the place. I never had cracked tile from that procedure. A very slight tap is all it takes to assure a precise location to start the drill. I've used this procedure on new and existing tiled walls and never a failure.
#10
I use a very small glass bit to start the hole and progressively get bigger.
I'm glad the procedure worked for your bathroom remodel, I just don't think it is a good recommendation to use a center punch for others who may be using a softer ceramic or like I said, glass tile.
#11
I disagree with Norms suggestion to hit it with a center punch
I've used this procedure on new and existing tiled walls and never a failure.