But to do so, you might have to buy a new drill and a few special drill bits.
I am going to make you look like a home-improvement super hero. Jonathon O., Los Angeles, CAĭEAR JONATHON: Buddy, you are going to owe me big time. I need to get this job done before my wife comes back from her business trip. The drill bit smoked and turned cherry red. I tried drilling into the tile but got nowhere fast. I also need to install anchors for a new shower door. My wife wants me to install several new towel bars and other accessories in an older bathroom. CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter!ĭEAR TIM: Drilling ceramic tile just became a priority.Drill slow - use special drill-bit cooling oil.Drilling ceramic tile requires a carbide bit.Porcelain tile almost always has a high silica content and the tile is dense.' How to Drill Ceramic Tile TIPS Drilling into tile requires a slow drill speed and a steady hand. Drilling ceramic tile requires a sharp carbide or diamond drill bit.
