Hi. I am need to drill four holes in the ceramic tile in my bathroom to hand a toilet paper dispenser? What is the best type of bit, carbide or masonry? If these are not the best choice, what is? Thanks.
drilling holes in ceramic tile
Sep 15, 2004
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You should use a carbide-tipped drill bit specifically made for glass and ceramics. It looks like a spear point or arrow head. Use it at slower speeds. Sometimes a regular masonry drill bit will work on softer ceramic tile but don't force it.
Cover the area to be drilled with duct tape to prevent chipping
Carbide bits and masonry bits are generally the same thing.
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