I need to drill a 1/4 inch hole in a ceramic floor tile for a screw to secure the bifold door pivot. What is the best way to accomplish this while minimizing the risk to the tile?
Thanks for any help!
I need to drill a 1/4 inch hole in a ceramic floor tile for a screw to secure the bifold door pivot. What is the best way to accomplish this while minimizing the risk to the tile?
Thanks for any help!
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A standard carbide masonary bit will generally do the job. If the bit tends to wander when you're starting it (common on smooth glaze), use a sharp punch (eg, scratch awl) to very slightly dent the glaze, to give the bit a "home".
Properly bedded, ceramic tile is remarkably rugged. You're not apt to break it unless it's a lousy tile job to begin with.
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Ceramic tile bit. Available at any home center, or hardware store.
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Another vote for dustinf's tile bit. Much safer for the tile and a cleaner hole then a standard masonry bit...Buic
I usually use a sharp 1/8" masonry bit to get started and finish with a sharp bit of the needed diameter. The smaller bit, if sharp, walks very little, and the larger bit drills quickly with a pilot hole.
Just picked up a set of the spear shaped bits, but haven't had to try them yet.
A fellow finish carp who worked with a great deal of commerical hardware, often through tile, prefers to use a smallish regular highspeed steel drill bit to chip the surface then go the rest of the way with the masonry bit.
Good drilling,
Don
I'll third dustin's tile bit.
Gord