Gross but common mistakes when drilling tiles that lead to chips and cracks.
Bathroom accessories are sometimes added gradually, so the need to install them often arises when when the renovation is already over.
Call a specialistto hang another shelf or hook, not appropriate.
Therefore, they usually drill holes in the tiles. by yourself home craftsmen.
Unfortunately, not always everything goes smoothly and sometimes the tiles cracking or chipping.
And the reason is simple, mistakes were made during drilling.
To avoid this and not spoil the finish, it is advisable to know the common mistakes when drilling tiles.
They will be discussed below.
Mistake # 1: Punching tiles with unsuitable objects.
Ceramic tiles usually have a glazed top layer over which the drill slides during the hole making process.
Therefore, there is a misconception that before the drilling process in the place of drilling the tiles, you need make notches with a nail.
Most often, with such a manipulation, the tile bursts, since calculating the impact force is not as easy as it seems.
But it is also not worth drilling the tiles without preparation. At the beginning of the process, the drill may slip on the smooth surface of the tile and form chip.
These problems can be easily avoided if stick masking tape on the drilling area.
With its help, it is possible, and the place of drilling is precisely indicated, and the slip of the drill can be prevented.
Mistake # 2: High RPM drilling into tiles.
This annoying mistake is often made when drilling tiles.
Without having tuned the power tool, they begin to drill the tiles in percussion mode, and even at high speeds. And then they wonder why cracks.
To avoid this, tiles must be drilled with a power tool at low speeds (200-300 rpm).
Mistake # 3: Wrong drill selection.
This is perhaps one of the most common mistakes.
Attempts to drill a hole conventional drill of suitable diameter usually end in failure.
Therefore, to drill tiles, use only specially designed drills (eg tungsten carbide).