Drilling holes in tile can be tricky, especially if you’re not using drill bits for tile. Attempting to drill tile with a ...

As I'm redoing my bathroom, I've come across the first major challenge that I cannot figure out. I have a 12" porcelain tile. Actually, I have 2 of them. One tile needs a circular hole that is 4.5" in ...

Q: I want to install several new towel bars and other accessories in an older bathroom. I also need to install anchors for a new shower door. I tried drilling into the tile but got nowhere fast. The ...

Q DEAR TIM: Drilling into ceramic tile has become a priority. My wife wants me to install several towel bars and other accessories in an older bathroom. I also need to install anchors for a new shower ...

Many installations in kitchens involve making fixings in a tiled surface. It is essential to use the correct technique for drilling through tiles so they do not crack. The dust created from drilling ...

You'll get the best results when drilling ceramic, porcelain, or concrete with a masonry bit tipped with carbide or diamond. A carbide bit will be slower going than diamond. You can also use a ...

It’s often said that you don’t need a drill bit; what you need is a hole. How you make that hole is up to you, but it’s a given that you want to make it as efficiently as possible. The drill bit, ...