It will drill any type of tile.
Ceramic tile drilling guide.
In this video i investigate whether my trusty armeg porcelain tile drill bit or erbau.
Drilling into tile requires a slow drill speed and a steady hand.
Ceramic tile can be drilled with a carbide bit while glass and porcelain call for a diamond tipped bit.
Protect your project and extend the lifespan of the drill with a constant trickle of water.
Slowly work your way through the drilling don t thrust hard or put erratic force as it will certainly break the tile.
Porcelain tile almost always has a high silica content and the tile is dense.
While that sounds expensive a inch diamond tipped tip costs under 20 and a carbide bit of the same size can be had for less than 10.
When in doubt buy the diamond bit.
2018 tim carter real porcelain tile is very hard.
Friction from drilling hard materials creates a great deal of heat which can scorch the drill bit or even break the tile.
Drilling ceramic tile requires a sharp carbide or diamond drill bit.
A step by step guide on how to drill through porcelain ceramic tiles.