The ultimate Guide To Drilling ceramics Tile
The installation of pottery tile is becoming an increasingly quarterly task for the modern day tiler. Customers desire the look of natural stone, but need the extra stamina that pottery tiles offer. With pottery tiles being non-porous (impervious to water) and virtually maintenance free, they are the exquisite explication for the progressively beloved wet-room styled bathrooms.
The ultimate Guide To Drilling ceramics Tile
With pottery being one of the most beloved choices of tile material available, and with the trend for pottery tile set to continue, tilers have had to adapt their working methods and tools to be able to cater for the demands of their clients. Until recently, a large whole of tile fixers have shied away from the installation and drilling of pottery tiles due its perceived difficulty.
However, drilling holes in pottery tile is not difficult! Using the strict methods and the best tools for the job, it is potential to accomplish exquisite cuts in a matter of seconds.
Recommended tool for Drilling pottery Tile
High ability brilliant core drill bits
Carbide pilot drill bit - only required if you're drilling large diameter holes (13mm or larger) and don't have a suitable-sized (8mm) brilliant drill bit
Masonry drill bits - included with ability tile drill bits
Water cooling tool
galvanic drill Clear protection glasses / goggles
Rcd breaker
Identifying the Size of Hole to be Drilled
The first step is to correctly recognize the size of hole to be drilled. This is very important, as the diameter of the hole to be cut dictates the method that you will use to drill into the tile.
The majority of holes that are 10mm and under in diameter will be drilled with the tile already fixed to the wall. Conversely, the majority of holes over 10mm in diameter will be drilled into the tile before the tile has been fixed.
When drilling holes that are 13mm or larger in diameter, make sure that the tile to be drilled is located in a tray that will secure the waste water that is produced. Ensure that scrap tiles or someone else similar material is located under the tile that is being drilled. This will help to halt the strengthen of the drill once it has ended drilling through the tile.
Before drilling tile, ensure that you are wearing the strict protection equipment, together with protection glasses or goggles. Ensure that you are using a residual current gadget (Rcd) to help prevent galvanic shock.
Drilling Small Diameter Holes (10mm or Smaller) with brilliant Cores
1. Mark the center of the hole to be drilled into the tile by using a mark or a sticky drive pad.
2. Attach the suitable brilliant core bit to the galvanic drill and ensure that there is a constant furnish of cold water that is being directly aimed at the brilliant core i.e. By using water cooling equipment.
Note about water cooling... It is leading to ensure that there is a constant furnish of cold water directed at the drill bit in order to keep the brilliant core cool and to help take off any debris that may have built up whilst drilling the tile. It is not advisable to try and cool the brilliant drill bit by using a hand held aspirator or drilling through a wet sponge. These methods will not keep the drill bits cool enough, and will drastically shorten the life of the drill bit.
3. Ensure that the drill is in "normal" mode and set the drill to between 1000 and 1500 rpm. If you have marked the tile with a mark it is best to drill into the tile using a method called "leaning in". "Leaning in" ensures that the drill will not slip and perambulate off center as you begin to drill into the tile.
How to "lean in"... To "lean in", plainly start the drill at an angle, as soon as the drill bit has started to cut the tile, gradually bring the drill into a vertical position. Ensure that enough pressure is being applied (tile dust should be obvious in cooling water) and rotate gradually until you have cut the exquisite hole. As you stop the hole, you will consideration that the tone of the drill will change.
Using sticky drive pads... If you use a sticky drive pad, it is unnecessary to use the "leaning in" method. plainly start the drill in a vertical position and the sticky pad will ensure that the drill does not slip. Once you have ended drilling the tile, plainly peel off the sticky drive pad.
4. Because the majority of small diameter holes will be cut into tiles already fixed to the wall, it will be necessary to drill a fixing hole behind the tile. Replace the brilliant core with the appropriately sized masonry drill bit and set the drill to "hammer" mode. Use a slow speed for drilling into hard materials to ensure that the tip doesn't overheat. Ensure that the drill bit is frequently withdrawn in order to stop a build up of dust.
Drilling Small Diameter Holes (10mm or Smaller) with Carbide Bits
1. Firstly, mark where the hole will be drilled, on the tile, using a marker.
2. Attach a carbide drill bit to your drill. Ensure that there is a constant furnish of cold water that is being directly aimed at the excellent drill bit i.e. By using water cooling equipment.
Note about water cooling... It is leading to ensure that there is a constant furnish of cold water, in order to keep the drill bit cool and to help take off any debris that may have built up whilst drilling the tile. It is not advisable to try and cool the drill bit by using an aspirator or drilling through a wet sponge, these methods will not keep the drill bit cool enough, and the drill bit will burn out.
3. Set the galvanic drill to between 700 and 900 rpm. Make sure that the drill is in "normal" mode.
4.Push the carbide drill bit gradually into where you have marked the tile until you hear a cracking sound. Start drilling from a vertical position with enough pressure and don't stop until you hear a convert in the tone of the drill. As soon as you hear the convert in the tone, begin to ease off.
5. Because the majority of small diameter holes will be cut into tiles already fixed to the wall, it will be necessary to drill a fixing hole behind the tile. Replace the carbide drill bit with the appropriately sized masonry drill bit and set the drill to "hammer" mode. Use a slow speed for drilling into hard materials to ensure that the tip doesn't overheat. Ensure that the drill bit is frequently withdrawn in order to stop a build up of dust.
Drilling Large Diameter Holes (13mm or Larger)
1. In order to cut holes that are 13mm or larger in diameter, it is necessary to first drill a pilot hole. The pilot hole will act as a locater for a large brilliant core and will help you to drill a exquisite hole in pottery tile.
2. Attach an 8mm carbide drill bit or 8mm brilliant bit to your drill. Follow the instructions given above for whether "Drilling Small Diameter Holes (10mm or Smaller) with brilliant Cores" or "Drilling Small Diameter Holes (10mm or Smaller) with Carbide Bits", depending on whether you are using brilliant cores or carbide drill bits. Leave out the final step in whether case as you won't be drilling a fixing hole behind the tile.
3. Now that the pilot hole has been cut, it is potential to drill the main (large) hole. Attach the suitable brilliant core and ensure that there is a constant furnish of cold water (see water cooling information in the previous sections of this article).
4. brilliant cores that are larger than 13mm will need an adapter with pilot pin that locates into the pilot hole that has been cut previously, to ensure the exquisite hole will be made.
5. Starting the drill vertically, begin to drill in a circular request for retrial with enough pressure until the tone of the drill changes. Drilling holes into pottery tile should take seconds not minutes. If it is taking you minutes, it is likely that you are not applying enough pressure or that you are using an incorrect setting on the power tool. See video below.
Best Tools for the Job
In order to drill exquisite holes in pottery tile, it is highly leading to use excellent ability drill bits.
Armeg have been producing innovative, high ability drilling solutions for over 30 years and Armeg's Ptc (Porcelain Tile Cutter) range is at the forefront of tile drilling technology.
The Armeg Ptc brilliant drill bit range boasts brilliant core drill bits that are capable of cutting hundreds of holes in all grades of porcelain. They feature thin wall, continuous brilliant crowns for and fast and effective cutting and an extended life. These brilliant cores are not to be confused with short-life brilliant grit alternatives. Not only do these brilliant drill bits cut porcelain, they also cut materials such as marble, granite, travertine, slate, quarry tiles, ceramic tiles, natural stone and limestone.
The Armeg Ptc Carbide drill bit range comprises of exquisite pottery tile drill bits that are capable of cutting 15-25 holes in grade 5 porcelain, or 50+ in lesser grades of porcelain. These carbide drill bits boast non-slip start-up thanks to diamond-ground tip geometry.
The Armeg Ptc Soft Tile drill bit range is ideal for drilling softer tiles such as pottery and travertine. They feature point-ground tips to help cut slippage and wander.
Armeg Tile Drilling Accessories for use with Armeg Ptc drill bits include: water feed pump kit, water feed adapters, water feed clamp & drive/piloting guides to ensure non-slip start-up with small diameter brilliant cores. Armeg Sds Plus tile removing chisel also ready in this range.
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