It's very useful to put a piece of painting/masking tape over the mark where you want to drill, so the drill bit won't "glide" when you start to drill.
thank you. I have found that if you hold the drill steady and start slowly, it does not creep. But in some cases with slippery, enameled/glossy tiles it does, thanks for your recommendation.
I'm Brazilian and I live in the smallest state of Brazil. You know, I barely understand English but thanks to your video and the wonder of sharing knowledge, I was able to drill 6 holes in my wall tile and install an exercise bar rack even without experience with a drill.
Great explaination. The only thing I would add is, if you are doing this in a wet or steamy environment (which is where tile is likely to be installed), I always dip the anchor and the screw threads in 100% silicone before setting them into the hole, just to help keep water from seeping in over time.
For all the idiotic comments saying use a hole punch in it, don't! Use a peice of masking tape on when drilling and that'll stop the drill bit sliding around.
Best drilling video on TH-cam. Priceless Tips. I succeeded to install my bathroom accessories by following your instructions and valuable tips. Thank you
A couple of key points... there are specific drill bits for drilling into ceramic and porcelain tiles. These are typically diamond or carbide ‘spade’ type. These drill bits are not suitable for general masonry. Once you have drilled through the tile swap over to a general masonry bit of the appropriate size to complete the hole. Another tip for inserting a wall plug generally - use a block of hardwood and hammer (tap) the plug into wall striking the black of wood.
Thanks for the tip! I didn't realise what a difference an SDS rotary hammer drill makes for drilling into masonary until recently. Purchased one before the lockdown and it's definitely worth the "investment".
Yep. SDS is the way to go esp. with older concrete. Nice to have for being able to put different chisels in for clearing out concrete areas that need repair.
The ceramic tile will ware down your bits very quickly especially if you have to do a couple of holes. Get a ceramic bit to get through the glaze and then go over to your normal bit, also using masking tape helps stop the drill from slipping
Making sure there are no wires or pipes in the area where you are drilling - good luck with that. Trying to determine what is inside a tiled wall is often damn near impossible. Some advice : drill through the wall only - do not drill into the wall cavity. Once you are through the wall, use a small "feeler" such as thin long drill bit or piece of wire coat hanger to determine if there is anything in the wall cavity. BTW, the tile in this video is ceramic, which is very soft and very easy to drill. Other tiles, such as porcelain, require very different methods of drilling.
or you can just use those fabulous drills that i got from here : easyhouse.shop/products/set-of-multifunctional-drill-bits-for-ceramic-glass-and-punching-hole
You can get special tile drills in all sizes which work nicely with your drill-driver (hammer action off) . Once the tile is breached, you can use a masonry drill bit with hammer on if necessary. It's always a good idea to tap the tile with your knuckles to check it's been fixed correctly rather than spotted. If it does indicate there's air under there, you just have to tread really carefully by being very gentle with the pressure you apply when drilling the tile.
All good advice, doing it in stages at different settings. You can also use a proper glass drill that has a very sharp point that bites into the tile as soon as you touch it so it can't slip when you start drilling.
I tried but i used my homemade laserline guide for drilling and its really works. Im 100% sure that you will love my homemade laserline video. Thank you
The handy man sounds Afrikkans! I lived in Pretoria for three years in the mid 90s. I'm a Native New Yorker. I help found Tribeca Coffee Company. Blessings.
Oh, good instructions! I never thought of drilling a pilot hole first, the way I would in steel. Starting with a small drill will certainly reduce the stress on the tile and make it less likely to crack. With a small drill the force required to drill is smaller, so it's easier to drill straight.
In a 3rd world country I was in, I saw a guy use a nail and a brick to chip away the tile, then used a drill to finish the hole for the anchor. Worked great!!
Please show us on a porcelain tile. Put a packet stuck with picece of masking tape directly under where you are going to drill the hole. This traps the dust👍
I always got told to hammer the plug throught the tile as when you screw in the plug will expand and could crack tile , that said i did learn a few good tips on this video so thanks.
I’ve being doing that for years works all the time.7mm is big for hanging a picture I would use 5.5mm,but I don’t use a pilot bit if you get a nail or an awl tap it gently on the mark this means the head of the drill won’t slip and then use your method good video though.
Sometimes you need to drill near the edge... I've got to hang a cabinet over a sink and it needs to line up with the sink. However, I decided I could also just drill through the back of the cabinet and it would save me drilling into the tile. Same difference
It is better to stick adhesive tape like insulation tape or cello tape on the tile (making + or x mark at the centre of hole) where drilling is to be done. It will avoid possibility of tile cracking.
Good advice for a wall or plaster but it will very likely crack the tile. I use masking tape on ceramic and make a little hole in it, this stops the drill from slipping.
if a center punch is not available, use a concrete nail and a hammer to tick a little pilot hole so that it will guide the drill bit and prevent it from slipping into the tile..
Sometimes using drill without hammer couldn't make a hall in a wall because of the tile could be hard rough I have found by experience.... Covering the tile by paper tape, then using drill even with hammer, can save tile from cracks.
It's very important (as you've pointed out) that there's no electrical conduit, water pipes, etc running behind your point of drilling. Once I had one amateur electrician busted the concealed water pipe, behind the spot he drilled. That cost me a lot to fix. Too bad that there's no insurance coverage in developing countries in South Asia, but hey the labor is damn cheap (lol).
To be fair I don't see a masonry bit doing much damage as such a slow speed like this? Surely going far too hard or fast, but obviously checking first is best and thankfully it wasn't a live cable
@@ecologicaltime Just some sound insulation foam (non-solid) and then the plasterboard of the opposing room/apartment so basically lot's of "dead space".
Thank you! I have been scared to put up my towel rail for literally a year, but bit the bullet and did it today - no tile cracks, just dry towels! x
It's very useful to put a piece of painting/masking tape over the mark where you want to drill, so the drill bit won't "glide" when you start to drill.
thank you. I have found that if you hold the drill steady and start slowly, it does not creep. But in some cases with slippery, enameled/glossy tiles it does, thanks for your recommendation.
oh yeeaahh
Good tip.
Exactly bruhh! Already try it! 💯
@@shyrebel8813 فيديو اكثر من رائع لك مني كل الشكر والتقدير
I'm Brazilian and I live in the smallest state of Brazil. You know, I barely understand English but thanks to your video and the wonder of sharing knowledge, I was able to drill 6 holes in my wall tile and install an exercise bar rack even without experience with a drill.
Great explaination. The only thing I would add is, if you are doing this in a wet or steamy environment (which is where tile is likely to be installed), I always dip the anchor and the screw threads in 100% silicone before setting them into the hole, just to help keep water from seeping in over time.
Great tip
Indeed. I've seen many places were rot and/or mold will spread.
For all the idiotic comments saying use a hole punch in it, don't! Use a peice of masking tape on when drilling and that'll stop the drill bit sliding around.
Fs who has been saying that 😂 hope noone listened
Best drilling video on TH-cam. Priceless Tips. I succeeded to install my bathroom accessories by following your instructions and valuable tips. Thank you
A couple of key points... there are specific drill bits for drilling into ceramic and porcelain tiles. These are typically diamond or carbide ‘spade’ type. These drill bits are not suitable for general masonry. Once you have drilled through the tile swap over to a general masonry bit of the appropriate size to complete the hole. Another tip for inserting a wall plug generally - use a block of hardwood and hammer (tap) the plug into wall striking the black of wood.
Very good info thanks!
>striking the black of wood
Good advice, but please refrain yourself from racism
@@heksogen4788 hahahha wtf
Don’t let Rev Al Sharpton hear you!
Thanks I will do that when I drill some holes for my safety bars for the tub
Thanks for the tip!
I didn't realise what a difference an SDS rotary hammer drill makes for drilling into masonary until recently. Purchased one before the lockdown and it's definitely worth the "investment".
Yep. SDS is the way to go esp. with older concrete. Nice to have for being able to put different chisels in for clearing out concrete areas that need repair.
Enjoyed watching your video. Message is loud and clear. Gave me the confidence to drill my bathroom tiles
Glad it was helpful!
The ceramic tile will ware down your bits very quickly especially if you have to do a couple of holes. Get a ceramic bit to get through the glaze and then go over to your normal bit, also using masking tape helps stop the drill from slipping
Making sure there are no wires or pipes in the area where you are drilling - good luck with that. Trying to determine what is inside a tiled wall is often damn near impossible. Some advice : drill through the wall only - do not drill into the wall cavity. Once you are through the wall, use a small "feeler" such as thin long drill bit or piece of wire coat hanger to determine if there is anything in the wall cavity. BTW, the tile in this video is ceramic, which is very soft and very easy to drill. Other tiles, such as porcelain, require very different methods of drilling.
Thank u so much for your video. I got no issues to drill my tiles. I'm extremely glad to find out your video.❤❤
Man, that was the best tutorial type movie on youtube that I've watched, and I've watched a LOOOT of videos! Excellent sir, thank you for it!
or you can just use those fabulous drills that i got from here : easyhouse.shop/products/set-of-multifunctional-drill-bits-for-ceramic-glass-and-punching-hole
You can get special tile drills in all sizes which work nicely with your drill-driver (hammer action off) . Once the tile is breached, you can use a masonry drill bit with hammer on if necessary. It's always a good idea to tap the tile with your knuckles to check it's been fixed correctly rather than spotted. If it does indicate there's air under there, you just have to tread really carefully by being very gentle with the pressure you apply when drilling the tile.
Your videos are so helpful . thank you !
Thanks I didn't know this. I have 15 kitchen walls full of tiles to drill cabinets in.
THANK YOU ecological time for this really helpful tutorial.
Thank you this is so helpful video , and awesome presentation
excellent video. Thank you so much!
All good advice, doing it in stages at different settings.
You can also use a proper glass drill that has a very sharp point that bites into the tile as soon as you touch it so it can't slip when you start drilling.
Glad to see you using makita!! Made my day! Respect ✊ 💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥
It's the best way to make a hole in the tiles..nice explanation bro..👍🏻😊
Thank you for this wonderful video and explanation
I tried but i used my homemade laserline guide for drilling and its really works.
Im 100% sure that you will love my homemade laserline video.
Thank you
The handy man sounds Afrikkans! I lived in Pretoria for three years in the mid 90s. I'm a Native New Yorker. I help found Tribeca Coffee Company. Blessings.
nice one ...God bless u
How about using marble panch for drilling the ceramic?
Nice, clear step by step instruction
🎉very nice tutorial man, thanks
Very clear instructions.. thank you
Very good video, thanks for sharing, how to drill a hole in a tile.
Man this helped me out so much, thanks for this!
Thank you for the clear explanation. What's the model of your drill and how many watts?
makita
I have been doing it wrongly. Thanks for sharing. 👍
Thank you! This helped so much
What was the last tool used to plug the nail. Is it a drill or some other instrument? Please let me know.
Oh, good instructions! I never thought of drilling a pilot hole first, the way I would in steel. Starting with a small drill will certainly reduce the stress on the tile and make it less likely to crack. With a small drill the force required to drill is smaller, so it's easier to drill straight.
In a 3rd world country I was in, I saw a guy use a nail and a brick to chip away the tile, then used a drill to finish the hole for the anchor. Worked great!!
Nice video :) thanks for the tips.
Place a clear adhesive tape over the drilling point thats the best
Thank you for the top tip
Please show us on a porcelain tile. Put a packet stuck with picece of masking tape directly under where you are going to drill the hole. This traps the dust👍
I always got told to hammer the plug throught the tile as when you screw in the plug will expand and could crack tile , that said i did learn a few good tips on this video so thanks.
great tip - thanks
Good knowledge here being shared! 👍
thank you
Thank you for this video!
Thanks for this vid! It's now 4 years after this got published and I need to drill in screws for the thingy that supports the showerhead 🙂
Thx for the knowledge ... 👍🏼
I’ve being doing that for years works all the time.7mm is big for hanging a picture I would use 5.5mm,but I don’t use a pilot bit if you get a nail or an awl tap it gently on the mark this means the head of the drill won’t slip and then use your method good video though.
Excellent teacher and video thx 😁
FWIW, I rarely, if ever, switch to hammer mode on glazed ceramic tile. In this case it looks to be almost a terracota tile which is extremely soft.
How to make hole in to tiled hollow wall so we can hang something strong?
thank you, this is very useful
Doesn't placing painter's tape around the targeted area also prevent cracks? I know it is used to prevent wood form being damaged while drilling.
Sometimes you need to drill near the edge... I've got to hang a cabinet over a sink and it needs to line up with the sink.
However, I decided I could also just drill through the back of the cabinet and it would save me drilling into the tile. Same difference
Thanks so much fellow Saffa. 😊
It is super..is there any drill bits to make 10 to,20 mm hole to insert,PVC or metal pipe
U CAN ALSO USE PAPER TAPE WHERE U WANA MAKE HOLE SO THT DRILL WONT RUN HERE AND THERE
Superb tutorial.thanks buddy
Sir 7mm hamar drill bit market me nehi hai, bohut dhund hai, plz boliye.
I don’t know if this is a stupid question, but won’t damp get into the wall now it’s not sealed ?
What happened to the crack corners? Don't we have polyfiller to use?
Are the tiles on dab and board method?
Very nice way! thanks bro
It is better to stick adhesive tape like insulation tape or cello tape on the tile (making + or x mark at the centre of hole) where drilling is to be done. It will avoid possibility of tile cracking.
Good luck doing this on porcelain tiles, just buy a porcelain tile bit and use lots of water
So how would you catch the water running off the tiles?
@@Turtleback8024 towel. Not talking about tons of water.
I had tried for the first time by myself no cracks at all.
In my country we have special tile bits. XD makes the work like 1000% faster hahaha.
Good informative video... Thank You...😊
Thank you so much.
Thank you so much! 🎉
Do you have a link for the exact drill and drill but you used so I can purchase it? That would help me out a lot!
Makita HR2230
www.amazon.co.uk/Makita-HR2230-Rotary-Hammer-Drill/dp/B001349STQ
Its older model.
A small center punch mark helps in centering the drill to start the hole without moving around.
Good advice for a wall or plaster but it will very likely crack the tile. I use masking tape on ceramic and make a little hole in it, this stops the drill from slipping.
Super bro nice video
Wow! It's no surprise that it takes students years to learn anything at school and college.
just make a starting hole by nailing the tile gently with hammer.
then you can drill it. i alread try it and it works without cracking the tile
Please tell me how to make a hole 6 inchs wall with 12 no bit without breaking the other side
cost?
Helpful video. I just drilled
Thanks a bunch!
What size of screw to be used with whicch size plug?
Going to try this wish me good luck!
I like your video 😍🤩😻
Tanks You for this information
if a center punch is not available, use a concrete nail and a hammer to tick a little pilot hole so that it will guide the drill bit and prevent it from slipping into the tile..
South African accent. I like it
Whithout realizing its a video iam blowing the dust from the tile, quarantine got my brain for good.
thats funny
great buddy you nailed it
nice sharing :)
Excelent. I saw some details which i not be sure. (Crack tha tiles)
Sometimes using drill without hammer couldn't make a hall in a wall because of the tile could be hard rough
I have found by experience.... Covering the tile by paper tape, then using drill even with hammer, can save tile from cracks.
Thank you
It's very important (as you've pointed out) that there's no electrical conduit, water pipes, etc running behind your point of drilling. Once I had one amateur electrician busted the concealed water pipe, behind the spot he drilled. That cost me a lot to fix. Too bad that there's no insurance coverage in developing countries in South Asia, but hey the labor is damn cheap (lol).
Wasn't the ball beaker rocket not good enough?
To be fair I don't see a masonry bit doing much damage as such a slow speed like this? Surely going far too hard or fast, but obviously checking first is best and thankfully it wasn't a live cable
THank you!!!!!
are you using special drill bits for tile or it just regular concrete wall drill bits?
regular concrete bits, you can get a tile bit as well
For me after knowing the technique, why buy the another type of bits if the regular concrete one work just fine.
Thank you 😊
Is that a ceramic tile, or porcelain?
Great vid
Good tutorial
@3:56 I was blowing at the screen to dust it off.
Thank you. This is very useful. What if the tiles are on a plaster wall where rawplugs aren't suitable? Any advice on that?
what is under the plaster? plaster is usually thin so you could use longer screws maybe
@@ecologicaltime Just some sound insulation foam (non-solid) and then the plasterboard of the opposing room/apartment so basically lot's of "dead space".
Add some water, i usually used this
very nice.