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How to drill a hole in a wall tile.
Draw the hole outline on the tile with a felt tip pen or grease pencil.
If you re drilling into tile ceramic or glass mark the spot with an x made of masking tape.
Do you need to add a towel bar to your already finished bathroom.
Porcelain tile has become a popular option boasting scratch resistance and durability.
While admirable these qualities do complicate the process of drilling through porcelain.
Drilling a hole in brand new tile can be nerve wracking.
You may be afraid to make a mistake and ruin your expensive tile or to drill an unsightly hole.
If you need to drill 2 or more holes next to each other use a level to make sure they are properly lined up.
One of the secret to drilling a hole through tile is keeping everything cool.
Use a small wet sponge to cool down the drill bit and prevent it from overheating.
Tap inside the outline and be patient as it could take a couple of minutes before the center of the hole breaks free.
Then take a hammer and very lightly tap the tile along the ring of holes.
Are you not sure what to do because you do not want to crack a tile.