How to Drill Tiles Without Cracking Them - Perfect Results Every Time!

[@briansimon4363]

Worth mentioning when putting the wall plug in to make sure it is small enough diameter to tap through the hole and seat on the wall. If you leave the wall plug flush with the tile surface, when you screw in, the expansion of the screw in the hole can crack the tile(I speak from personal experience!)

[@HW55]

Came here to say exactly this. Spot on, mate.

[@HW55]

Came here to say exactly this. Spot on, mate.

[@chris-townson]

I usually use masking tape to get started with a ceramic bit.

[@dechughes9909]

Great tip about resting the battery on the tiles. In fact if you can do it so the battery rests on the grout line even better!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Very true!

[@rogerprice4504]

Absolutely brilliant. Thanks for all the tips in this video. I have just followed them and put up a knife rack without damage to the expensive tiles.

[@SteveStevieboy]

Good video,I use the Bosch multi purpose blue bits,very tough. And an A4 envelope stuck just underneath the hole position with some masking tape catches all the dust👍.

[@MegaMadMackem]

One of the best if not the best DIY chanels on the net ..... the way you present your videos is awesome .... no half hour video of rubbish just straight to the point ...... keep them coming but for me more plumbing videos pretty please 😂

[@GrahamBrazier-td1gf]

I’ve always drilled a 6mm hole using a masonary drill bit , then I use a 7mm drill to just drill the tile depth Tap 6mm plug in past the depth of tile and screw in screw ( use screw to tap plug in past tile depth )

[@richardclarke9966]

Those Bosch 'masonry' bits are the pro multi-use bits which I've always used to drill holes in porcelain tiles. They barely blunt and have never cracked one in 10 years of using them. Quite a bit cheaper as well.

[@amazing451]

Another great and useful video Cameron 👍👍👍👍

[@nickline6888]

How do i know if my tile is ceramic or porcelain ?

[@leemajor1820]

Nice informative video. Quick and straightforward. Great work 👏

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Kianmarian]

Well Done ,useful information buddy same as always 👏

[@cprog]

Thank you! see you in the next one.

[@paulstevenson8979]

Use slow speed on the drill to ensure bit doesn’t blunt especially on porcelain, rotary only

[@DjGiluk]

Great video, cheers mate 👍🏻

[@TheDIYGuy1]

No problem 👍 thanks a lot!

[@michaelwhyte6070]

Any chance of a video,on how to adjust a double glazed door.😊

[@PeterSharland]

Can i ask who did your tattoos? They are great.

[@wayneallan2550]

How about dipping the drill bit in a candle for lubrication instead of water? I usually have a spay bottle of water, also good for dust, and asbestos , just in case.

[@barryford7135]

When your diamond drill bit is a few holes in, try going into a soft lightweight block & cleans all the crap out of the diamond bits. Also there are some diamond drill bits on Amazon 5 for about £12, good quality as well.

[@dileep867]

Which heavy-duty shelf you are using to keep the tools? Which one last long galvanized steel or metal?

[@ulsdon7]

I've been doing DIY for over 45 years, I've always used a normal masonry drill bit, small size first then getting bigger, absolutely no cracked tiles.

[@philgornall]

Completely agree.

[@jsouto77]

That does work for fine for ceramic tiles but not for porcelain.

[@roostercogburn9097]

Bosch multi drill bits blue tips will do porcelain no problem

[@matthew1nufc]

Just did exactly this for shower screen insulation. Tiles were fine

[@jsouto77]

​@@matthew1nufc Rule of thumb is ceramic tiles for walls and porcelain for floor.

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍. Thanks Cameron

[@jayseabie215]

On ceramic tiles just make a small pilot dent with a bradawl first. Your drill bit will then never slip.

[@lennykelly9952]

That’s what I’ve been doing for years and it works I drill it on standard mode not on hammer when your past the tile put on hammer.

[@maciej9280]

best way i found is to use masking tape on a tile, mark and then drill slowly

[@mikelacey9384]

Why is spear point not mentioned ?

[@theallseeinggoy1590]

Thank you!!! Boss

[@HussainAhmed-ku4kn]

That’s good but have you tried drill using a SDS? So I use a fresh Bosch 5.5mm bit on the drill function NEVER ON HAMMER DRILL and it works perfectly 😅😂

[@gswiftgs23]

We use 6-7 cheap bits per job works lot cheaper than buying specialist bits

[@charitydays]

Where’s the link to win all the tools?! 😢

[@paulstevenson8979]

The Bosch hex 9 HC will drill porcelain without cooling, 1st speed only

[@nosycatUK]

Thank you and like

[@fridgeways2300]

Angle grinder attachment You're welcome

[@markshellard5894]

Just be careful and use a standard wall drill bit

[@donn-nd3bs]

Masking tape thats it

[@theoisaac9948]

Teach

[@philgornall]

Massive fan of your vids mate but I don’t get this one. What’s wrong with the masking tape method most people use? You’ve massively over-complicated this. If it was badged as an alternative method using that guide (which seems ridiculous tbh) I’d get it. But it’s really not that hard to drill tiles, you certainly don’t need to start on an angle if you use masking tape to add the friction. Porcelain tiles fair enough.

[@candersss]

just learned my lesson… DO NOT BUY A CHEAP BIT. IT BREAKS

[@johnadams1976]

Preferred the older style.... Less polished and commercial. 😢

[@geoff2671]

Love your videos ,but please use safety glasses if you are showing DIY good practices

[@Paul-w4i]

All you do is put three pieces of insulation tape on top of one another about 1.1/2 inches long then drill with a masonry bit thought it .I was embarrassed watching this video

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