I was debating the different suggestions for successfully drilling through tile of a shower stall. Tried your technique on a scrap piece of tile and felt confident enough to give it a whirl on a customer's condo. Worked well!
You’re the only video that took us through the drilling, anchors and screwing of tiling. I appreciate that. I didn’t think we needed anchors but it looks like I’m sadly WAY wrong. 😢
This is the 7th or 8th tile drilling video that I've watched. It's the first one that led me to subscribe. Couldn't resist the "Finishing Move". Awesome!
Great tip, I knew about the tape but not the tapping of the drill with a hammer. I'd never drilled a hole in a tile before and with your help I managed 4 with no problems... Thanks for posting.
Thank you, years back when we just build our house I needed to learn this technique. I remember that always the drill bit slipped on the tile surface. Your method is excellent.
Excellent tutorial! Thank you very much for putting this out. My first time drilling into tile and it couldn't have gone any better thanks to your video.
Thank you very much for this helpful video, I am a new home owner and I am learning constantly how to install and repair things around the house, it definitely saves money. Great video!!!
Excellent video. Thanks for posting it. Used your method for mounting a grab bar in our bath tiled wall. But blocked it behind said tiles, with 2"x4" mounted between wall studs. Came out nice, strong, no tile damage. Thanks again.
Very helpful 👍 And thanks for sharing the brand info about your trusty drill. Simplifies the search for a durable tool. Very few think of specifying such useful details.
I had to put a heated towel rail up which required 6 holes in similar tiles in this clip, All I can say is it was the bet job I have ever made, all holes in the right place and right size, thanks for the tip, 100% thumbs up.
Great tip thanks a lot, saved the expense of buying another set of tile drill bits. I have also used your technique on tiles that have not yet been fitted, supported these tiles on a piece of 25mm thick rubber to absorb the shock.
real handy tip! it will save a lot of trouble. these days, we use diamond coated hole bit for the first ~1mm then use carbide tip masonry bit as you've shown.
This is a great video. I love the fact that you tell us it is real time *and* it does not take long. About to try this out shortly after practising on some scrap. Will update you. Thanks again!
Excellent. Thank you, I had wondered how one could stop the drill bit from sliding all over the ceramic tile. Very useful tip with the tap and using a ceramic drill bit to make the indent through the glazing. Anna
Anna Quek HI Anna. You might try making a deeper indent in the tile glaze when you are tapping. Remember it's a light tap while your rotate the masonary bit between your fingers...it allows that carbide tip to get fresh bites in the tile. I have not had any issue with the bit wandering.
Thanks so much. I don't take any chances these days after this supposed granite mason came and drilled a huge hole in our granite wall for a grab bar (no clue what he was doing!) Now we research everything to do with drilling through tile or natural stone. I especially love the finishing touch at the end of your video. That is classic!!
Was just looking to see what would be needed to drill in ceramic tile (type of drill / drill bit). Had intended to drill at a joint to minimize potential cracking. This video showed me how to mount where I really want to put a towel hanger - in the middle of a tile. Nice job!!
William Cassedy thank you for taking the time to watch my video. You actually have a reduced risk of cracking or chipping when you drill in the center, or field, of the tile. The glazing tends to be thinnest at the edges. Good luck!
Nicely done :) I normally use a glass drillbit for the holemaking in those kinds of tiles, regular mono/bicottura tiles and marble aswell, it's a bit easier than the masonery bit because it will not slip as much and you don't have to use the hammer for making the pilot holes. I like the masonary drillbit technique for harder types of tiles as a porcellenato.
Just thought I might be able to help someone out who might have this task on their honey-do list. Ryobi is hit or miss for me..I have one of their table saws and it's a capable machine for the money. Never messed with their battery operated tools though. Thanks Matt!
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Great video - although I had a bit of a nightmare trying to get through my tiles. Starting the holes using your method worked perfectly however the tiles were so hard I used three batteries on my drill trying to get through the damned things! Eventually once I was about half way through I decided to try the method that one of the other commenters below suggested - hammering a pin through the back of the tile and then drilling the rest out. This worked a treat (although I was scared that I was going to crack the tile). I tried masonry and twist bits (decent ones as well) and the masonry was the better of the two. Also in case it's useful for anyone - once I'd hammered the pin through the back of the tile I set the drill to hammer to finish the holes off, it was much quicker this way - I wouldn't suggest setting the drill to hammer early on in the process though. 2 holes took nearly 45 minutes to drill - the other two were in the grout - moral of the tale drill through the grout if you can... Cheers for the video - it saved me hours!
+Gareth Jones Fortunately you got through without damage, what kind of tile was it? I have found porcelain tile to be much more difficult to get through than ceramic tiles and natural stone tiles are a whole different beast.
I like dewalt only ever had trigger problems with drills, I wish the batteries were cheaper tho. nice how to video it will save lots of people time and slipping.
I really like my Makita angle grinder... have a million hours on it and recently replaced the armarature bearings on it...good as new. Over the top on the TP is the only way to go.
I was supposed to watch this before I had drilled tiles to put a towel rack. I got 5 holes accidentally instead of 4. Such a mess!! Thx for your useful tips. Love the end of the video though!!!
From experience. In a bathroom / shower environment the screws might start to corrode and expand at the plug and could crack the tile. I always drill the hole in the tile slightly larger than the hole for the plug so the front end of the plug sits against the wall not the tile. If the screw then corrodes there is room for expansion.
Thank you for this nice and detail oriented video. 👍 My feedback ( for self learning first time DIYs like me). Do practice on a separate tile. You should get used to the materials and tools you would be using. Metal hammer can easily break the tile, therefore you have to experience right level of pressure that you would apply for the pilot marks. Use level tool to double check the alignment of the holes. Measure twice before attempting to start drilling. I would prefer “ diamond tip “ drill bits. And, use gloves & eye protection for your safety.
I could see here the difference between a professional and a beginner...if I'm going to drill those tiles...it will Crack most of them....thanks for the tip guy.
The size of the bit depends on the size of the plastic anchor you are using. Select a drill bit that is slightly smaller in diameter than the anchor and you will be okay.
Nice demonstration there's a little faster way if you use the hammer drill and slowly increase your pressure you can do this much faster that way look forward to from you thanks for sharing. Ken
That is exactly my bathroom tiles . Good job. But my carpenter did it using single bit and drill machine. Though your process look safer but people who have lot of experience can drill direct without tape without two drill bids, but if I had to do it myself I will do the way you showed in the video. 🖒
I like my Dewalt 18 volt cordless I don't use it as much as you but its never failed me yet. Dewalts are a little on the heavy side but it is probably what makes them so durable. Tried Makita drills they felt a little cheap I only use Makita angle grinders thou. Your wife taught you well how to put the TP roll in the right way and fold the end lol.
This is the second time I've referenced back to this video to drill into tile. Best video I've found.
Thank you Kathy, Appreciate you stopping by. Hope you're having a great week.
He doesn't talk at all and demonstrate. I like it. Well-done
I was debating the different suggestions for successfully drilling through tile of a shower stall.
Tried your technique on a scrap piece of tile and felt confident enough to give it a whirl on a customer's condo.
Worked well!
+MrTontoYoder Great to hear! Thanks for the feedback, I am glad I could help you out.
You’re the only video that took us through the drilling, anchors and screwing of tiling. I appreciate that. I didn’t think we needed anchors but it looks like I’m sadly WAY wrong. 😢
This is the 7th or 8th tile drilling video that I've watched. It's the first one that led me to subscribe. Couldn't resist the "Finishing Move". Awesome!
Great tip, I knew about the tape but not the tapping of the drill with a hammer. I'd never drilled a hole in a tile before and with your help I managed 4 with no problems... Thanks for posting.
Thank you, years back when we just build our house I needed to learn this technique. I remember that always the drill bit slipped on the tile surface. Your method is excellent.
mogbaba Thank you.
Excellent tutorial! Thank you very much for putting this out. My first time drilling into tile and it couldn't have gone any better thanks to your video.
That's great to hear Peter, Glad I could help out with your project.
This worked great. Four holes in tile backsplash and no dramas. Thanks!
Thank you very much for this helpful video, I am a new home owner and I am learning constantly how to install and repair things around the house, it definitely saves money. Great video!!!
Thanks for watching Hans.
Excellent video. Thanks for posting it. Used your method for mounting a grab bar in our bath tiled wall. But blocked it behind said tiles, with 2"x4" mounted between wall studs. Came out nice, strong, no tile damage. Thanks again.
You're very welcome, Thanks for the feedback.
so good to watch instructions without a long boring preamble. Thanks for a great job.
You are very welcome Christina. Have a great day.
Very helpful 👍 And thanks for sharing the brand info about your trusty drill. Simplifies the search for a durable tool. Very few think of specifying such useful details.
I had to put a heated towel rail up which required 6 holes in similar tiles in this clip,
All I can say is it was the bet job I have ever made, all holes in the right place and right size,
thanks for the tip, 100% thumbs up.
Barry Rutter Fantastic! Glad I could help out.
this brought tears to my eyes it was so beautiful- you sir, are an artist
hahaha
It's really a happy ending mate.. and some tissue for your joyful tears. 😁😁
the ending made me chuckle, tie fold and a satisfied tap on the roll for a job well done.. lol perfect instructions thanks for sharing
Thanks David, Glad I could help out.
except it was backwords! LOL
Great tip for tapping the tile with hammer and drill bit - worked a treat. Thanks for uploading
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Battisti
Great tip thanks a lot, saved the expense of buying another set of tile drill bits. I have also used your technique on tiles that have not yet been fitted, supported these tiles on a piece of 25mm thick rubber to absorb the shock.
Robert Higginson Great to hear it worked out. Thank you Robert, for the feedback.
real handy tip! it will save a lot of trouble.
these days, we use diamond coated hole bit for the first ~1mm then use carbide tip masonry bit as you've shown.
This is a great video. I love the fact that you tell us it is real time *and* it does not take long. About to try this out shortly after practising on some scrap. Will update you. Thanks again!
Nashib Qadri Glad I could help out. Please let me know how it went for you.
yourbeekeeper - It worked out really well. There were two very clean holes, level, without any cracking. Thanks!
Excellent. Thank you, I had wondered how one could stop the drill bit from sliding all over the ceramic tile. Very useful tip with the tap and using a ceramic drill bit to make the indent through the glazing. Anna
Anna Quek HI Anna. You might try making a deeper indent in the tile glaze when you are tapping. Remember it's a light tap while your rotate the masonary bit between your fingers...it allows that carbide tip to get fresh bites in the tile. I have not had any issue with the bit wandering.
This is the best one yet, especially the folding of the tissue at the end, brilliant. This is the method I will use, cheers.
Thanks George.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge! By the way, nice finishing touches with the hotel corner garnishment on that roll.
Thanks so much. I don't take any chances these days after this supposed granite mason came and drilled a huge hole in our granite wall for a grab bar (no clue what he was doing!) Now we research everything to do with drilling through tile or natural stone.
I especially love the finishing touch at the end of your video. That is classic!!
Thank you Elke, glad this video helps out... sorry to hear about your granite mason issues.
I actually went aww for the last 20 seconds when you folded the towel! :)
It's all about customer service.
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I've been drilling ceramics wrong..LUCKY I FOUND THIS VIDEO..THANK YOU SIR..THUMBS UUUUIPPPP...FOLDING THE TIP OF TOILET PAPER..WOW!
Enjoyed the story on the drill and how easily you made it.
It's the folding part I'm struggling with. Nice useful video, thanks.
quiet, to the point, clear and fully understood -- thank you !
+August kruse-templer You're very welcome.
Thanks for the tip always used a tile drill to avoid the chipping but like what u did. 👏🍹
ahhhh, the little touches that make the customers happy!!!!!
Hey My Friend!!!!! Completely happy with Dewalt tools... Thanks for watching Mr. Fritz, I appreciate the great comment!
Was just looking to see what would be needed to drill in ceramic tile (type of drill / drill bit). Had intended to drill at a joint to minimize potential cracking. This video showed me how to mount where I really want to put a towel hanger - in the middle of a tile. Nice job!!
William Cassedy thank you for taking the time to watch my video. You actually have a reduced risk of cracking or chipping when you drill in the center, or field, of the tile. The glazing tends to be thinnest at the edges. Good luck!
Haha! You could be saving the world to that music. Love the fold at the end too. Thanks for posting! :-)
trickeyD Your very welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks for the info. Installing a range hood in the kitchen. This will really help!
Glad it was helpful!
Nicely done :) I normally use a glass drillbit for the holemaking in those kinds of tiles, regular mono/bicottura tiles and marble aswell, it's a bit easier than the masonery bit because it will not slip as much and you don't have to use the hammer for making the pilot holes. I like the masonary drillbit technique for harder types of tiles as a porcellenato.
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You never know when you will need this video Chief...Aloha!
Awesome 👍 , In absence of a sds drill , this is an awesome way to drill through ceramic tiles without bricking them.Thank you
Thanks you. Very informative, especially the drill bit tapping to take off the glazing.
Your Welcome. Thanks for watching.
this video has helped me a lot, thank you very much mate. it's not a torture any more
Happy to help out.
Thank you so much. This video was perfect. I had never done this and all the points and instructions were perfect.
You're very welcome Eric, Glad it helped out.
this is what i like nice simple straight forward videos, good job
mic363 Thank you.
Thank you for this tutorial-vid; learned something new, and most useful today. Now there’s no need for me to spend some amount for a glass drill bit 😉
Your are very welcome. I hope it helped out.
Great video, quick and simple. Nice touch on the TP. Thanks.
Glad you liked it
Just thought I might be able to help someone out who might have this task on their honey-do list. Ryobi is hit or miss for me..I have one of their table saws and it's a capable machine for the money. Never messed with their battery operated tools though. Thanks Matt!
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@Adrian Mario Instablaster :)
I like these videos. Makes me feel like Ive learned nothing in my 60 years on earth.
This is the knowhow that really works... Thank you for sharing this valuable knowledge. 🤝
Glad it helped
Great tip re using the hammer and drill bit to break the glaze! Thanks!
You are very welcome Anthony.
Very clear and easy to follow video. Thanks for posting
Great video - although I had a bit of a nightmare trying to get through my tiles. Starting the holes using your method worked perfectly however the tiles were so hard I used three batteries on my drill trying to get through the damned things!
Eventually once I was about half way through I decided to try the method that one of the other commenters below suggested - hammering a pin through the back of the tile and then drilling the rest out. This worked a treat (although I was scared that I was going to crack the tile).
I tried masonry and twist bits (decent ones as well) and the masonry was the better of the two. Also in case it's useful for anyone - once I'd hammered the pin through the back of the tile I set the drill to hammer to finish the holes off, it was much quicker this way - I wouldn't suggest setting the drill to hammer early on in the process though.
2 holes took nearly 45 minutes to drill - the other two were in the grout - moral of the tale drill through the grout if you can...
Cheers for the video - it saved me hours!
+Gareth Jones Fortunately you got through without damage, what kind of tile was it? I have found porcelain tile to be much more difficult to get through than ceramic tiles and natural stone tiles are a whole different beast.
Love the finishing touch V
Nice touch at the end! 😀
Excellent video. Thanks for demonstrating.
So that's how they get the TP to go pointy. Thanks for the video. Nice work.
Well done ... GREAT VIDEO! ... excellent workaround to buying a tile drill bit!
Thanks Albert.
Great video. Made it real easy to do.
Very nicely done! Great!
the fold you did at the end just goes to prove, no job is finished until the paperwork is complete.
Thanks - I'd watch your videos again without hesitation ;) Bit confused about the allen key bit though...I'll see how I get on
Good luck with your project and thanks for watching. By allen key bit, are you referring to a quick release bit?
I like dewalt only ever had trigger problems with drills, I wish the batteries were cheaper tho.
nice how to video it will save lots of people time and slipping.
Nice touch at the end! Thanks for the video...it really helped!
Your very welome John. Glad it helped out.
Now I know the best method to drill into tile. And Dewalt does make a durable drill!Thank you
Thanks Robb, That Dewalt is still being used today, it's definately a destament to Dewalt durability.
I always cut the plugs level with the tile surface. Nice to see you're using the Seth Wheeler toilet roll method.
thx! i'm really convinced. gonna try today
+Man-Yong Lee Hope it worked out.
I want your job steve I love doing the kind of work you do
Thanks Cliff, it can be hectic at times, but overall it's a great way to spend the day.
Magnífico trabajo maestro
I really like my Makita angle grinder... have a million hours on it and recently replaced the armarature bearings on it...good as new. Over the top on the TP is the only way to go.
I was supposed to watch this before I had drilled tiles to put a towel rack. I got 5 holes accidentally instead of 4. Such a mess!! Thx for your useful tips. Love the end of the video though!!!
Excellent tip!!
From experience. In a bathroom / shower environment the screws might start to corrode and expand at the plug and could crack the tile. I always drill the hole in the tile slightly larger than the hole for the plug so the front end of the plug sits against the wall not the tile. If the screw then corrodes there is room for expansion.
Great job... thanks mate 😊
I loved the folding of the loo paper at the end. Can you make a video demonstration for this technique?
bestie meliv You just saw it...haha
You are very welcome.. Hope it helped out.
Jah rasta blood claat man, dis a good video. Me fed up cracking the tiles
Many thanks for your help, worked like a charm!
Fantastic! I'm glad it helped out.
You folded the paper so nice I'll probably just use my hand now..😂😂.. great tip I'll definitely use it next job..
Nice job ! Learned a lot!
Thank you.
Thanks a lot,for me,it's insanely useful
Thanks once again
Thanks for the awesome tip. Have a blessed day
Your very welcome Dave.
Thank you for this nice and detail oriented video. 👍
My feedback ( for self learning first time DIYs like me). Do practice on a separate tile. You should get used to the materials and tools you would be using. Metal hammer can easily break the tile, therefore you have to experience right level of pressure that you would apply for the pilot marks.
Use level tool to double check the alignment of the holes. Measure twice before attempting to start drilling.
I would prefer “ diamond tip “ drill bits.
And, use gloves & eye protection for your safety.
I could see here the difference between a professional and a beginner...if I'm going to drill those tiles...it will Crack most of them....thanks for the tip guy.
Very helpful video. Thanks! I'm trying to put up a shower rod, what size masonry bit would I need?
The size of the bit depends on the size of the plastic anchor you are using. Select a drill bit that is slightly smaller in diameter than the anchor and you will be okay.
Awesome work appreciate 👏
love your touch ... so good :) Greetings from Algeria !
khawla kaw Greetings Algeria! Thank you.. Greetings from California, U.S.A.
Thanks Liam, I have not watched elderlyiron..going to have to check it out..thanks!
Knowledgeable informative video thanks
Nice demonstration there's a little faster way if you use the hammer drill and slowly increase your pressure you can do this much faster that way look forward to from you thanks for sharing.
Ken
Brilliant way of explaining...👍👍
Thanks Kev!
Thank you so much. I like the toilet paper folding at the end, lol.
That is exactly my bathroom tiles . Good job. But my carpenter did it using single bit and drill machine. Though your process look safer but people who have lot of experience can drill direct without tape without two drill bids, but if I had to do it myself I will do the way you showed in the video. 🖒
Thanks for the tip. I could easily drill the ceramic tile for my shower holder without break the tile even at the edges of the tile.
budi santoso you are very welcome. I am glad I could help out.
Thank you very much. Very useful.
Very helpful video, thank you.
+Fred Miravet You're very welcome. Glad to help out.
what brand drill bit? I got the mason bits at Lowe's and it takes MUCH longer then your video here...any tips? Did everything you said & did.
I like my Dewalt 18 volt cordless I don't use it as much as you but its never failed me yet. Dewalts are a little on the heavy side but it is probably what makes them so durable. Tried Makita drills they felt a little cheap I only use Makita angle grinders thou.
Your wife taught you well how to put the TP roll in the right way and fold the end lol.
What a fantastic video 👌🏼
Nice good work really appreciate your work.
Great video, thanks. I like the classy ending.
THank you.