Then take a hammer and very lightly tap the tile along the ring of holes.
Drilling thru wall tiles.
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Apply constant firm pressure but not too much or you will break through the tile rather than drilling into it.
As a result drilling through porcelain tiles will require more work and preparation than cutting through other types of tile.
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Use a inch masonry bit to drill a series of closely spaced holes around the circle.
Once the bit is started the rest is a matter of patiently boring through the tile until you break through.
The reason you need a particular bit when you drill through tile is that you re not drilling a hole in the classic sense.
As with all home improvement jobs you should equip yourself with proper protection.
Hard tiles can take some time.
Once you have your tools.
Are you not sure what to do because you do not want to crack a tile.
Porcelain tiles for instance are harder to break through than ceramic tiles since they are very dense.
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Next you ll want to gather together all of the tools you ll need for this task.
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Start drilling slowly on low speed.
Start to drill through tiles.
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You ve done all your prep you ve measured up and you ve got all the right gear it s.
Gradually increase the speed as appropriate but understand that drilling tile is not a question of speed rather persistence.
You will also need a specialized drill bit that can penetrate the hard surface of porcelain tiles.
Keep your bits cool.
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Tap inside the outline and be patient as it could take a couple of minutes before the center of the hole breaks free.
Instead you re grinding away the tile.