Cut a hole in a ceramic tile, several easy methods

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So you need to cut a hole in a ceramic, porcelain or even marble tile, In this video I will show you how to drill a hole any size you need without having to buy a countless number of Diamond core bits, or drill bits. Using a combination of a core bit, a milling bit and an angle grinder with a dry cutting diamond blade, you can cut any size hole in a tile exactly the size you need.
All tile installed by Sal DiBlasi, Elite-tile Company, in the Boston North Shore area. This video contains affiliate links, which means I will receive a small commission if you click on the product link.
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[@BMCKINN7]

That grinder cut is what i needed. Thanks so much. Youre a godsend

[@LukaszSkyWalker]

Woow, great idea for cutting small holes! I watched many ideas on KZbin but only you saw that small holes can also be cut with an angle grinder with a standard disc size! Thanks a lot!

[@getreal3336]

If you benefit from great people taking the time to make such great and helpful tutorial vids like this, watch all the ads so that they make a little ad money. It's a great way to say TY. TY Sal. Great job! 👍

[@rudyyarbrough5122]

It is so nice to see someone sharing their knowledge with others! This is what it means to be a member of the human race! Good job!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks for watching my video.

[@FirstOnlineVideo]

I wish Sal lived next door to me. He is a pro and excellent at explaining the details. I hope one day I can buy him a beer. My bathroom project is going great because I was educated buy Sal’s videos. What a hard working man.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks, glad to know you are having it done right. Beer, you never know.

[@renato_guitar2138]

Thank you Sal for being this great professional and sharing your experience!!!

[@MordekaiThePug]

Thanks so much!!! Housewife here with no skills and after watching your video I got the right tool and now have a hole for my showerhead!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Glad I could help!

[@guidoitaliano7722]

Thx for tip with wood as a guide. Before I found this vid my bit was all over the tile.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Glad it helped!

[@elizabethwoods8883]

Thank you so much, Sal DiBlasi, it helps a lot doing my laundry wall tilling cutting a hole for my wall tap

[@SalDiBlasi]

Happy to help

[@sengtan4733]

Many thanks for sharing your skills. First time I’m using the diamond hole saw. Great job, keep it up

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks 👍

[@marciafirst2271]

Thanks so much for this video-I now feel like I can make holes with confidence!

[@SalDiBlasi]

You're so welcome!

[@joseguevara184]

An experienced guy, very nice. I did not dare to do this before watching the video. Thanks.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks for watching my video.

[@muleluvr9737]

This is so awesome - it allows someone without experience, like me, to have the confidence to do a tiling project! I’m on my second project, thanks to you, and planning the third. Many, many thanks Sal!!!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks, glad it helped

[@shifty277]

I had never even seen or heard of that attachment for the angle grinder. Thanks a lot, thumbs up.

[@SalDiBlasi]

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[@bro-chad2941]

Wow!!! Amazing experience skills. This will help me tremendously on my project I have going on in my restroom. 🙌💥👍🏻

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks, glad it helped

[@bretgreen5314]

Good lesson from a pro; thank you.

[@derrickstubbing5434]

Thank you so much !!!!!!! i was doing it straigt on and keep slipping , now i know do it on a angel, or use a stincel

[@JonnyDIY]

You the man Sal! 💕👍🏻

[@SalDiBlasi]

😊👍

[@tameralaskaris6909]

What a wonderfully informative video! Thank you Doctor Sal for sharing so your skills.

[@SalDiBlasi]

My pleasure!

[@teh60]

Thanks for showing all the different methods. Nice job Sal.

[@LightGesture]

That 45 at the square hole was genius. I never thought about that.

[@SalDiBlasi]

😊👍

[@kellypyatt3144]

My tiling skills are becoming over the top..thanks to you Sal..Kelly from Arizona

[@SalDiBlasi]

Glad to hear it Kelly

[@loretoortiz1614]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge sir! Good job....

[@garypeterson824]

You do a great job of explaining in a simple way of how to think though things, you are obviously a pro. Thank you so much and thank you for sharing your knowledge with us DIYers. It is very very much appreciated. God bless you!!

[@mickyblue3528]

Great video, straightforward and to the point, no film flam just good advice 🤝

[@gaypreator8547]

This is better that watching a cooking show 😀. Thank you for the time you take to make these videos: I am a DYIer - your videos have helped me gain the confidence to do many things myself: Or at least try. (With success.) Most of all to recognize - right from wrong. ☕️ have a great weekend.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks, that is why I make these videos, to help people get it done the right way.

[@1daltizer]

I'm so glad I found this video. I am putting ceramic tile in my shower. I need to cut some holes. I like the angle grinder with the finger mill hole enlarger bit.

[@GarwoodNick]

Must have been a good video because I just watched you make holes in tile for half an hour.

[@mavelous1763]

I have a video of me popping bubble wrap if you’re interested

[@mamasharoni]

Sal.... you are an awesome man! We need more people like you in the world! Some of us can't afford expensive tile Setters and you have made it possible for us to do our own work and for that I'm grateful. I will be getting some drill bits from you on Amazon to help support your work and I thank you so much! Love from South Carolina

[@6mrsatan]

Thanks sal I’m in process of shower tile install and need to make some odd shape holes in tile thanks to you I’m going out to get that shaping bit , thanks great info

[@SalDiBlasi]

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[@ricksmith5230]

Unplug your grinder when changing cutters .dust mask when cutting love your work

[@williambradley1448]

Really good video Sal - you make it look easy, I just bought some diamond drill bits and will be trying to cut a couple of holes in a ceramic tile to go round a mixer tap fitting shortly. Thanks for the very helpful video.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Glad to help

[@evanrocha5465]

Great video Sal! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge because if you don’t have the right tools it’s too hard to make money in this business. Thanks Again! -Evan, from Boston

[@SalDiBlasi]

Sal, from Boston

[@songhaihong]

Investing at least $10k for tile installer as my next career to support my family during this never ending pandemic...

[@peacerespect9515]

thnk u mate nice of u to show ur skills

[@SalDiBlasi]

No problem 👍

[@apinkeye7381]

Thank you Sir, for your information, you saved me!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Glad to help

[@pikifrino]

Congratulations! Excellent job!. Thank yoiu

[@rolandnovember4865]

Lovely enjoyed watching video

[@SalDiBlasi]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bradyoung1052]

Thank you for sharing I'm glad to know that the cheap ones work well.

[@simonrizk4451]

Thank you Sal

[@SalDiBlasi]

Very welcome

[@PhilipAlonzo]

This guy is verry processional thanks sal

[@SalDiBlasi]

😊👍

[@1cleandude]

Great video brother thanks for your time and expertise!🙏

[@Participant616]

Great video

[@object764]

Nice one Sir

[@SalDiBlasi]

😊👍

[@wileyearly7051]

I had a guy that could cut a square hole with a grinder and knip it round perfectly. I was a carpenter and learned how to lay tile from him. He was a master at terrazzo too. God rest his soul. 😭

[@315Cor]

thanks Sal.. good stuff!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TheApantosa]

Great video....what about porcelain tiles. Do you just need better quality bits or other kind special ones or the method doesn't work.

[@drewmcmillan3462]

Great video sir. Thanks so much..

[@dogscratchedoor]

That was a super helpful video. Thanks for sharing all these tips!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tooladdict8673]

Now the Milwaukee m12 fuel 3 inch cut off would be perfect for those little holes

[@icemancometh1587]

Thank you.

[@SalDiBlasi]

You're welcome!

[@kellypyatt3144]

Awesome Sal

[@wiesuzero]

A true Master!

[@agbons2000]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. God bless.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ArnelleX-us9yo]

Great Tips...I can tell you are a Trades/Journeyman by looking at your hands...

[@SalDiBlasi]

😊👍

[@NicoleHerrickDIY]

That was super helpful. Thank you!

[@lilywyatt7264]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@level1selamat155]

Best point is a guide and a dam for wet guarded cut

[@DAVADMDAVAD]

Sal...I love your videos. Who the f**k are these 21 people who would say anything negative????? This wisdom is from the ages. Thank you sir for all you do to educate.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Probably people that just love to troll and be negative about everything.

[@toasted9453]

Sal! Cool 😎 trick... I love when I watch a video of yours to see if there's a better way, and I watch you do it exactly the same way I do, same drill, same bits, same sponge 😂 😂 😂 Sometimes I like the way I do things, but I just do it your way, anyways. Cause there's nothing you don't do to exact spec. Makes life easier. Thanks Mr. Sal

[@danieldahdah7431]

Thank you

[@SalDiBlasi]

You're welcome

[@joshuaawiti9255]

Thanks

[@gizmo9006]

perfect demo but I imagine the larger the bit, the harder it is to consistently demonstrate, do you have a video for 3 inch tile circular wet saw?

[@malakai651]

Pity I didn't see this two weeks ago, I managed but it could have been a bit easier. Oh well it will be of great help shortly!!!!!!

[@ersofrescht4661]

thanks.for this!!!

[@jg9002]

I need to cut an opening for access to replace a shower valve. Can you use an oscillating tool with diamond blade? Or should I not waste my time with that and just use an angle grinder? Or is there a better tool?

[@gizmo9006]

are you using speed 1 or 2 on the drill?

[@jesusleon3454]

Hey thank you for this video it was very helpful, great video

[@ronaldbarba6790]

When shaping with the grinder bit will it chip the tile ?

[@SalDiBlasi]

Depends on the tile.

[@dantemiddlebrooks4935]

Great video! But can you give advice on putting a 1 1/4" hole in ceramic tile that is already on the wall?...trying to get the cut started with a hole saw bit has prove to be very difficult--the damn thing runs all over the place & scratches up the tile--can you offer some methods and advice? Thanx Sal

[@SalDiBlasi]

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[@viktoracero452]

Thanks Sal a really good tips

[@SalDiBlasi]

You bet

[@jamescharles9069]

awesome video!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jamescharles9069]

@@SalDiBlasi a lot of slow options and crap techniques when looking up drilling into porcelain on internet, even when I asked drill experts in the shop they were giving me really bad methods. very clear and detailed video sir!

[@SalDiBlasi]

👍

[@scottcarlson2788]

Great job, I need to cut 2 holes for my shower and mix valve.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks, glad it helped

[@thantai]

Look very soft and easy but it may be not in the case for porcelain tile which is more hard and thick

[@SalDiBlasi]

That was a porcelain tile.

[@famillebussieres-mainville4831]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rmurphy3613]

I’m a plumber just putting in some shower trim for a shower, I need a hole a tiny bit bigger and I’m obviously not equipped with tile cutting tools or too much experience on it. Is there any way I can get a 1” hole just a tiny bit bigger?

[@MichaelBerryTube]

This guy knows how to make instruction videos. 5% introduction. 95% HOW TO DO IT!

[@SalDiBlasi]

😊👍

[@pureonyx5090]

Great videos be and tutorials !!!!! Greatly appreciated!!!!!

[@SalDiBlasi]

👍😊

[@susannakaz4089]

Very well

[@matta8359]

6:00 is when first hole is cut

[@marlonnartea7825]

Where can i buy that grinder bit at 15:50 for cutting round shape on at the edge?

[@SalDiBlasi]

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[@rase575]

Thank you teacher. God bless you

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thank you too

[@kimbathewhtlion]

Thanks for your knowledge..

[@SalDiBlasi]

Welcome!

[@ashleybailey8334]

Listening to him talk make me hate the marathon bombers a little less.

[@user-hm5zb1qn6g]

I had an instructor once who, at the beginning of the semester, encouraged us to focus on the message/information , not on the messenger, his mannerisms, clothing, accent, etc. It was one of the most memorable lessons of my life.

[@balicrimechannel8143]

I hope everyone takes Sal's advice to never remove the grinding wheel guard and to take all safety precautions, like wearing a dust mask, ear muffs and safety googles, just as I'm sure Sal was, even though we couldn't see his face during the grinding etc.

[@WellWisdom.]

wow thanks!

[@SalDiBlasi]

No problem!

[@hoppy1970]

Genius!

[@andrewthefirst1090]

hello from italy,good job in this video sal :)

[@SalDiBlasi]

👍😊

[@jeffalley4417]

I wish i would have found you before I tiled my floor. Glad I didn't before doing the shower. Thanks so much for all you do bud

[@laokram]

Heck of a lot more control for the ones that are for the grinder. Unless i am forced, i will never use a drill to do these holes

[@carloscardona7714]

fantastic video one thing though i wanted to know is how to do this for something like a kitchen sink. I have a marble countertop and its a big slab. I was told that i should drill a hole and use a jigsaw with a stone blade but i'll be honest im nervous as from what my manufactuers told me they shattered my original one while leveling it so if i use a jigsaw is there a chance my countertop will shatter? is there a better way?

[@DataScientist268]

Did you manage to do it?

[@carloscardona7714]

@@DataScientist268 nope i have more to do

[@JereMystic7S]

So, you don't need the expensive tile-stone hole saw bits? The ones intended for wood and metal (cheap) will work fine?

[@SalDiBlasi]

No, you need diamond coated hole saws, wood and metal tools will not work at all.

[@LaGrasa617]

Than you.

[@edinburghbathroominstaller6965]

Hey, nice video and good tips! That curved cut with the snap cutter was impressive! What is the shaping tool called that you use in the grinder please?

[@SalDiBlasi]

Link in the description, but here they are again Diamond Finger/Milling bit amzn.to/2xj6Vv8 www.tiletools.com/product/mon...

[@professorkaos2781]

where in the video is the curved cut with the snap cutter?

[@altron4443]

P4 blade then shape. It's easier, no?

[@SalDiBlasi]

no

[@youwelcome3078]

Good tips for me a diyers. Tks u sir. make my life easy, haha.

[@ilirjandalipi7807]

great video anyway

[@forestpage1333]

Lots of great tips - thanks for all you do for the community! Any special tips for porcelain? Recently had to drill some very hard porcelain and it destroyed a fairly good quality hole saw bit after 6 holes.

[@trilltexan9627]

Do the hole saws work with ceramic tile already installed?

[@SalDiBlasi]

yes

[@evanrocha5465]

Sal, if you don’t mind sharing. In your opinion, what company makes the best diamond hole saws? Rubi? And, I do tile work about 3x a month. I’ve been primarily using the Milwaukee diamond hole saws at Home Depot in the past and they seem to only last through one job and wear out very quickly and the hole takes forever to drill through, even with the use of constant water and breaks. I’m looking for something fairly inexpensive but will last for at least several jobs. The Rubi kits look great but are out of my budget. Do you recommend any particular brand? Again, if you don’t mind sharing it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Sal! -Evan, from Boston

[@SalDiBlasi]

The rubi work really well, fast and they last long enough, however they are very expensive, I have also had some good luck with Diamond Sure, amzn.to/34OMt4P but they are not cheap either. these are cheap, and do an ok job, amzn.to/34O5qVy

[@jmjsr]

will that shaping tool work on granite? I have a new sink faucet and the new sleeve for the sprayer needs 1 and an eighth hole and the existing hole is onely 1 inch.