Useful tips to help drill the tile without cracking and chipping.

Variousshelves, cabinets, mirrors and other accessories simply necessary for decorating the bathroom.

Often their mount already after the completion of the installation of ceramic tiles.

For professionals in this case usually do not seekConsidering that to make a hole in the tile is very simple.

As a result of permit annoying bugs and when drilling on tiles appear chips and cracks.

To avoid like Problems help tipsDiscussed below.

1. It is necessary to choose the drilling location.

The hole is best done in the middle of the tile. When drilling on the edges of the probability that the tile will crack much higher.

Before working desirable to tap the tilesTo determine whether there is a void there.

If a I heard a thudthen no voids. You can safely get to work.

If ring toneMost likely void under the tile and the likelihood of cracking during drilling is much higher.

In this case better to choose a different location drilling or act as carefully.

2. It is necessary to fix the drill bit to keep it from sliding on the tile.

The upper layer was glazed tiles smooth. Drill easily slides over a surface, which inevitably results in the process to form chips.

To drill from sliding is necessary before drilling holes in place of the future stick masking tape, adhesive tape or electrical tape.

3. With the passage of the tile thickness necessary to change the type of drill.

Drilling holes using a special drill for tile (eg, down). It is not intended for drilling of concrete or brick and can easily break.

It is therefore necessary by passing the tile thickness to replace another drill depending on the type of wall (e.g., on-bit for concrete).

4. It is necessary to choose the right power tool operation.

Drilling tiles only on low speed and off "shock mode" power.

If these two conditions are not met, then the tile is likely to burst at once.

By following these simple tips, you can easily make holes in the tile without cracking and chipping his hands.