Homes & Property | Interiors

Drilling a tile without cracking it

Many installations in kitchens involve making fixings in a tiled surface. It is essential to use the correct technique for drilling through tiles so they do not crack. The dust created from drilling ceramic tiles can discolour grout and silicone sealant, so try to vacuum dust from holes as you drill them
24 February 2016
  • Mark the point for the fixing
  • Fit a tile drill bit
  • Position a vacuum cleaner below the mark

Tools and materials

1. Mark the point for the fixing
2. Fit a tile drill bit.
3. Position a vacuum cleaner below the mark
4. Once through the tile, change the bit
5. Remove the masking tape from the tile,

Changing a bit

Selecting a tile bit

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