I had a job last year, asked to fit a glazed screen to a fancy tiled shower area. Why the client didn't get the tiler to do it seems to be simply that the screen arrived too late.
i thought this would be a doodle, and gave up after barely scratching the tile on the first hole.
I looked at the perfect 16mm holes for the pipework and phoned the tiler...he said they did them in the workshop with a massive fixed drill with diamond cutter, which works automatically...put the tile in the machine, center the cutter and go for lunch!
He pointed me at this
www.screwfix.com
It took a long time drilling 5 screw-holes, but it worked...starting at 45 degrees and "feeding" the bit in. I have never come across such hard tiles!
However, I have used that same bit on softer tiles and it just eases through, with occasional dipping of the bit in a glass of water, and it's still working well.
i thought this would be a doodle, and gave up after barely scratching the tile on the first hole.
I looked at the perfect 16mm holes for the pipework and phoned the tiler...he said they did them in the workshop with a massive fixed drill with diamond cutter, which works automatically...put the tile in the machine, center the cutter and go for lunch!
He pointed me at this
Marcrist PG750X Dry Diamond Tile Drill Bit 7mm x - Screwfix
Order online at Screwfix.com. Drills 30-70 holes in grade 5 porcelain tiles. Self-cooling and self-sharpening. Optimum speed 2000-3000rpm. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.
However, I have used that same bit on softer tiles and it just eases through, with occasional dipping of the bit in a glass of water, and it's still working well.
