The secret of how to drill holes into porcelain tiles | Hanging a towel radiator | DIY

The secret of how to drill holes into porcelain tiles | Hanging a towel radiator | DIY | Tutorial

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5 жыл бұрын

How do I drill into tiles without breaking them? This is a question that I've featured before on a previous video. We covered drilling and fixing screws into ceramic tiles as well as how to ensure the wall plugs don't split the tiles.
Here I describe how to drill holes into notoriously tough porcelain tiles quickly and without damaging the tiles themselves. In this tutorial you will learn which drill bit to use in order to get the best results without having to invest in expensive equipment.
The drill-bit used in my video was purchased in the United Kingdom at a store called Toolstation. I have sourced a similar drill bit from Amazon. You can purchase it using this link 👇👇amzn.to/3CBmFeL
The tiles features are sourced from Topps Tiles and are 300 x 600mm in size.
Drill used is a DeWalt XR Brushless Combi Drill

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@holmie5663 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I drilled my porcelain tiles today following your tutorial and it worked a treat. Thanks man.

@robertsamaniego6003 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great advice! I thought I was doing something wrong when my diamond bit required so much effort, but still would not go through the tile completely. I guess it was done since I had already drilled four holes with it previously. I bought a new bit, and drilled four new holes with much less effort. Well worth the price of a new bit. It’s good to know that there are people like you making KZfaq videos who actually know what they are talking about! Unfortunately, this is not always the case.

@TheMiddletownInsider 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I found this. I have to drill porcelain for the first time next week and was dreading it.

@kentonklassen9994 4 жыл бұрын

A good video and he is right about using a diamond hole bit. I don't think I would want to risk cracking my porcelain tiles with a carbide bit. One thing I would add is that dipping the bit in water every 5 seconds or so saves the bit from overheating and in the end saves time and lots of money.

@grahamleathwood8505 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, very helpful. Just feel that little bit more confident tackling my porcelain tiles now. Thank you.

@john-martinprobert2336 3 жыл бұрын

Just purchased a 5.5 and an 18 mm of that brand although I haven’t used them before and found this video very useful, thankyou!! 👍👍👍

@keithgyles9826 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Starting at an angle, great tip.

@karenbaty6985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for video drilled my porcelain tiles using the diamond drill bit worked like a charm cheers

@randomtux1234 4 жыл бұрын

4:53 ...a couple of obvious BITS... loved it

@markvickers9677 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, spent 2 hours with a ceramic bit and masonry bit to drill 2 holes.

@johncarlson7955 Жыл бұрын

I watched this video and ordered those same bits online, followed your instructions and really worked well. Thank you!

@jeyemcariaga7735 11 ай бұрын

what kind of drill bit is this?

@stanjones9479 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. Right to the point with no nonsense. Very professional. I have to enlarge the mounting holes on my mom’s toilet bowl bc the replacement screws are larger than the discontinued standard ones that hold the tank. I’m shaking in my boots bc the unit is about $1000 and now it’s been discontinued. I can’t mess this up! Thanks again.

@user-mi4tu7of3y 7 ай бұрын

Great advice and very well presented - thank you!

@theoriginaldrpizza 4 жыл бұрын

Not only is it a good idea to spray water on the porcelain and bit to keep it cool and increase the longevity of your bit, but it also reduces the dust from the porcelain which contains silica. It's bad to get silica in your lungs.

@ironix1 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video Gonzo. Helpful tips.

@wilmerfajardo8488 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your info. It helped me install a grab bar

@LawtonDigital 2 жыл бұрын

By my best estimates, you just saved me some time and money. Thanks!

@maheshchauhan9290 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, well explained, honest, sincerely shared and extremely helpful. You have a subscriber in me. Cheers mate 👍

@mattissakw 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and well explained thankyou

@edwardkwan4916 2 жыл бұрын

Thx. Very clear and useful advice.

@wardlapaglia8438 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid! I bout the diamond bit and drilled 4 holes. Found if I dipped it in water as soon as I saw it getting warm, it cut much more quickly. Thanks!

@barrydoherty636 3 жыл бұрын

Good work, well done.

@brickrightbuildinglandscaping 2 жыл бұрын

Top tips and advice thanks for sharing 👍

@johncarlson7955 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video!. I just tried drilling my porcelain tile with concrete bits and glass drilling bits, wish I seen this video.

@skyhookspirits 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, it helped me greatly.

@stotchmania Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you 😊

@joshuabullen9002 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir.

@joegoh1968 3 жыл бұрын

cool .. didn't know such bits exist!!!

@14chstr 3 жыл бұрын

Oh ok, I thought I did not know how to drill on tiles or my drill was not capable of drilling on tiles. After watching this, I realized I was drilling on a rigid tiles. I just need a right drill bit. Thanks.

@bradleycharles6588 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice

@999danden 2 жыл бұрын

I managed to put up a bathroom mirror type steel cabinet, eventually! It needed four holes and wore out the diamond porcelain drill as predicted. The holes ended up costing more than the Wilko cabinet! Thanks for the tips on drilling.

@paullefur6213 2 жыл бұрын

Nice vlog mate, had some diamond coated bits, but ordered ones now that will do porcelain tiles, in the process of tiling a walk in shower the first tile type was ceramic with a glass tries a few practice holes with non coated diamond bits worked okay then the missus found another tile yep porcelain so have gone for diamond coated wax coated bits, thanks for the advice.

@auctionmusic 3 жыл бұрын

This was helpful. I'm using water to cool off the bit seems to help out (as per the instructions that came with the bit so not my idea). Also, starting at the 45 degree angle is also instructed for using the bit. This video helped me to actually read the instructions before using heh...thanks again

@binnsbrian 5 жыл бұрын

Good advice. Thanks

@bathroomplumbingandfitting7089 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian

@Iceblizzard 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant 10/10

@quatermass8 Жыл бұрын

I love the advice at the end to but a few of the same metal fixtures for the occurrence of rust!

@fbilley3957 Жыл бұрын

As I am a Diamond Driller for forty years, water cooling is essential for cooling our bits. Keeping the bit cool during drilling will keep the diamond boart secure in the matrix of the tip for much longer. Heat will allow the matrix become soft and the diamond boart will fall out. does this make sense? How hard you push can also dislodge the boart. Hope this saves you some cash.

@suds2you 11 ай бұрын

Many thanks, excellent advice

@GeorgeLeenyc Жыл бұрын

Thanks best video on this!

@KENNETHEMorse 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful.

@bathroomplumbingandfitting7089 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Kenneth

@jwfoster74 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid thanks

@marktighe-crea3038 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@robertedwards3551 2 жыл бұрын

Ohhh!! I see. Many thanks 🙂

@philtaylor3098 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff.

@luvit579 2 жыл бұрын

I went thru 2 1/4 inch $18 bits from Home Depot working on 4 holes. I got a $10 Bauer bit at harbor freight that finished up all 4 holes no problem.

@coreplus5616 7 ай бұрын

Some good advice, great video. Technology has moved on since this video was made. CorePlus make diamond tile drill bits that can drill upto 40 holes in an 8mm grade 5 Porcelain tile.

@honolulu1476 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@zakikramer3809 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid... can you let me know what power drill you’re using?

@mikeberger1688 Жыл бұрын

you just taught me the "tip" technique when starting the hole -- thought I had to buy a guide. EDIT -- actually, I did this......buy a fender washer with a hole the size you need and duct tape it. Use that as the guide. Works perfectly.

@trvswst Жыл бұрын

The washer tip is brilliant! I was worried about hitting the mark, so I taped a washer over it. Worked like a charm.

@suds2you 11 ай бұрын

Many thanks...

@harrywombat3112 4 жыл бұрын

I like your suggestion to buy extra fixtures because when they are discontinued, you can't find the same thing, or something with the same fit.

@redhoward11 3 жыл бұрын

Slow the drill down and keep the bit sprayed with water. I drill in porcelain quite often with those bits and can drill dozens of holes with a single bit.

@mikeevans6589 Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh!!! Get a spray bottle and keep your bit wet. Shaking my head, maybe you prefer Anal without lube too.

@neomacchio4692 Жыл бұрын

Which bit 😂

@karanmakhija Жыл бұрын

Buddy I had Diablo bits and it took 4 of them to make one hole omg

@explorer47422 Жыл бұрын

But it takes me a good 10mins for a single hole! Often feels like I'm going nowhere

@feras04 8 ай бұрын

@@karanmakhijatry Milwaukee...and if u go slow and stop frequent to water the bit and cool it..u should be good

@brendaswann7292 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you .... 🇨🇦👍🏼😎👍🏼🇨🇦

@bathroomplumbingandfitting7089 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brenda

@ceriwilliams5111 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a brilliant video!

@afterburner2869 2 ай бұрын

I had success with starting the hole with the expensive diamond bits and finishing the hole with a masonry bit.

@mikehankey1612 2 жыл бұрын

Arrow head bit- 4 holes cooled with spraying water whilst drilling - 10 for £7.50, will carry on as usual thanks

@sheltermutts4185 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect! I’ve been stressing about having to drill holes in my tiles for a new toilet. Wondered how I would start the diamond bit I ordered. Many thanks from Montana!

@samlau2852 2 жыл бұрын

Thx for your informative video. Q1] The larger bits become hollow and not closed tip. can they be used to make holes in tile & concrete in one drilling mode & one drill bit and one push? Q2] Are they suitable for glass drilling? How about stainless steel plate 5mm thick? Will they give better results than those ss steel drill bits ?

@Richie_ 2 жыл бұрын

I wondered why the masonry drill bit wouldn't even make a dent in my tiles. I will order the diamond bit. Thanks for this video.

@suds2you 11 ай бұрын

Porcelain is extremely "hard"!

@Richie_ 11 ай бұрын

@@suds2you the diamond tool worked well.

@regionvoices6607 4 жыл бұрын

What brand is that bit the ones I found just have the cutting on the very edge The one you used has a 1/2" diamond cutting on the bit

@anilabbaraju1 Жыл бұрын

Hi nice review i couldn't hold the drill steady like my drill goes all over the tile please suggest me how to hold the drill steady

@TimothySinnott 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks.

@jkfishnhunt684 Жыл бұрын

I asked a simple question how to drill through porcelain tile and we turned a two minute video into a 10 minute video but I guess that's how KZfaq works

@alexitosrv 9 ай бұрын

Do you have to change bits to a masonry one when you go deeper after the porcelain tile? or the diamond bit is good enough for it to traverse the concrete where the tile is attached to?

@rossmacallister664 Жыл бұрын

They come wax filled to keep them cool now. Guessing you can rewax them after drilling?

@kevinbenstock8116 2 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, subscribed to your chanel, very good, how would you cut or drill around radiator pipes in the floor or pipes coming out of the wall, also cutting tile around a WC if the customer dont want to take it out and go under it, thanks mate keep up the videos

@rachavya 10 ай бұрын

It's clear what style bit is required for porcelain. In my case, however, I am drilling narrow-diameter holes in glazed ceramic plant pots (to facilitate water drainage). My first thought was to buy a pointed bit such as the one you showed and rejected for porcelain. I'm guessing such a bit would be fine. However, if I wanted to be ready for ANY eventuality, including one day drilling into porcelain, may I assume the bits you're recommending would also work well on my pots?

@majdq8 Жыл бұрын

There is a new drill bit from BOSCH called HEX-9 hard porcelain drill bit. Much better and faster and lasts tons of holes if you water cool.

@suds2you 11 ай бұрын

Many thanks...

@wakeuplearn 3 жыл бұрын

My life just flashed before me , fighting with these tiles . Skipping , hot bits , etc Lol

@21gonza21 5 ай бұрын

I’ve done a few holes on porcelain with ceramic bits and tool ton of elbow grease and could not get accurate holes wish I saw this video

@truenorth179 2 жыл бұрын

You gotta cool it with running water. As others have said. Dramatically extends your bit's life.

@mattissakw 3 жыл бұрын

Hi looked for the fixing towel rail rad vid but couldnt find one as I have plaster board wall and ild rad was fitted using in screw in fasteners for plaster board but new rad is taller and same as the one on vid any help please our tiles are porcelain too like ones in vid

@alexthomson7465 Жыл бұрын

How do you know if you have ceramic or Porcelain in an old bathroom?

@nicholasjohngarofalo8216 2 жыл бұрын

Ive used these bits on 1/2 floor porcelain that was used as a wall tile. 8 holes took 2 hrs....

@Cannonball62000 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! I love your channel, great for ideas and how to's. I have a question please, how do I know what my tiles are? I have moved into a place with a fully tiled bathroom and have no idea how to tell the difference! Help please!

@bathroomplumbingandfitting7089 5 жыл бұрын

That's kind of you. Are you able to send me a picture message on here? If not you can post a picture on my Twitter which is @WeFitBaths I'll take a look and see if I can tell. Take a couple of close-ups and also the edge of the tile. Generally a porcelain tile will be the same colour all the way through. A ceramic tile will have a glazed finish on top which is a different material and colour from the rest of the tile.

@denisfortin5631 4 жыл бұрын

Instead of drilling dry have someone add water with a small paint brush to cool down and therefore extend the life of the bit. They add water when drilling into rock using diamond tipped drill rig.

@alex-E7WHU 2 жыл бұрын

Irons..⚒️👍😋

@tonimagery 4 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Do you have to wait for the bit to cool down before each hole?

@loafersheffield 4 жыл бұрын

I drill for about ten seconds, don't push too hard and dip the bit in cold water. At £20 ea. cooling prolongs the life span.

@arniekrieger3790 4 жыл бұрын

lubricate with water while drilling

@BoschProfessionalUK 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Just thought you should know... the new Bosch EXPERT HEX-9 HardCeramic is suitable for ceramic tiles, including porcelain up to grade 5 hardness, roof tiles, non-tempered glass and natural stone with a maximum thickness of 10mm. Might be worth giving that a go too!

@alanmcampbell 2 жыл бұрын

Can you use a torque drill?

@ogfeen 10 ай бұрын

5:30 is the bit you are looking for. Ps use water to keep bit cool.

@helenarichard 11 ай бұрын

So I can never use tile drill bits on porcelain? I have to buy a diamond drill bit?

@MrJspeskoff 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of radiator is that? I want one.

@paullefur6213 Жыл бұрын

also seen another tip, if the bit is taking longer to get your hole its been suggested to drill through something like a brick this re sharpens the diamonds as they get clogged up with tile crap not tried it yet,

@Gordonwallace-yr1if Жыл бұрын

How Thick Are the Wall Tiles ? Cheers ..

@AdrianJayeOnline 3 жыл бұрын

the action starts at @5:00 min mark

@Cloppa2000 2 жыл бұрын

Is there any point to start with a smaller bit first. Sometimes I'll do this in very hard brick or concrete. Can the same be done in porcelain? MT.

@kabal911 2 жыл бұрын

No, there would be no way to center the larger core

@nobbystyles4807 2 жыл бұрын

holy fking shit..... those things are fast! ive been doing this with masonry bits for years. got a shower screen to fit tomorrow, looks like scroofix are getting my money again

@YelpBullhorn 3 жыл бұрын

Well that looks better than mine. Because I bought a Vitrex one from B&Q to drill 8mm porcelain tiles, and each hole takes about 5 minutes and drains the drill’s full battery. And hurts my arm!

@alanmcampbell 2 жыл бұрын

impact driver?

@timborelli 3 жыл бұрын

A very useful vid with some good information, however, I gained equally as much from reading all (most) the comments below. Clearly the bit is the right one to use, but cooling the bit during and after each hole seems vital to maintain performance and bit life! I think the skill is getting the initial 'bite' in the right place, once you've achieved that, it's a matter of cool gentle grinding. I feel a little more confident about my first porcelain hole, just need to get it started in the right place! Thanks

@Jt-cc9qz 4 жыл бұрын

Also check out the armeg system which is about one of the best but the drill bits are quite pricey

@CR-xl7zu 3 жыл бұрын

Toilet Bowl Final Score: Porcelain Tile: 1 Tile & Glass Bit: 0 Game Recap: Tile & Glass Bit started off well, easily making tiny starting points in all six holes for the toilet flange without walking at all. Confident and coming around again to finish the holes, TGB was stopped dead halfway through the first hole by Porcelain Tile with seemingly no effort. PT snapped off TGB's pointed attack and reduced its flanks right to the shaft. That was the end of TGB's offense, and PT ran out the clock.

@CR-xl7zu 3 жыл бұрын

Nope, I just didn't listen. Had to see it for myself, but PT wasn't so lucky when I pulled out the diamond hole saw for the next game.

@suds2you 11 ай бұрын

Hilarious!

@shazj1842 3 жыл бұрын

Before this video I just watched a kitchen and bathroom fitter use Bosch Tungsten Tip 4 mm bit costing £2 to do this in under 2 mins, he didn't rate diamond tips to put it politely. Just an alternative point of view.

@acatnamedmewmew3020 3 жыл бұрын

weren't you supposed to be using water to spray onto the hole as you go?

@damionperry1632 3 жыл бұрын

No lubricant needed?

@MyTBird57 2 жыл бұрын

You need to keep the bit wet as much as possible and it will last a lot longer. I drill porcelain a lot and a bit lasts way more than what you are getting.

@donnastarkey7619 4 жыл бұрын

I notice you use the drill on number 2, the higher speed, I thought they were meant to be used at below 750?

@arniekrieger3790 4 жыл бұрын

the slower drill speed the better and the drill bits will last forever if water is being used to cool while drilling.

@garathjax420 5 жыл бұрын

Use water and get months. 110 mm bit is class for round internal vent covers

@bathroomplumbingandfitting7089 5 жыл бұрын

I have the sets from 11mm all the way up to 110mm as well as the jigs and they are very good and the rad pipes were cut in using 16mm bits. However this is really a video for people who will want to drill and hang something once and won't have or need a full tiling kit.

@garathjax420 5 жыл бұрын

Install the aliexpress app and they will ship them to the UK. I'm in ireland

@garathjax420 5 жыл бұрын

I can get months out of bits. I even have a 40 mm one we have named the red bit cos it's got red electrical tape . If ya like i can send you a link

@denty32 Жыл бұрын

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@MrJspeskoff 3 жыл бұрын

You only get 4 cuts out of your diamond bit is because you are drilling dry. They should be constantly wet. Think of low little life you'd get from a tile saw blade if you cut tile dry.

@cardaleh9284 2 жыл бұрын

So true

@eskurian8565 2 жыл бұрын

Does it also help to switch out the diamond bit for a masonry one after you're through the glaze? Or after the ceramic underneath? Seems fine for the wall underneath at least; I don't know if like standard concrete actually diminishes this type of diamond bit fast.

@davewatts79 2 жыл бұрын

I use the same bits but keep them wet as much as possible, it's hard work but do get a few more holes from them