Set the tip of the bit on the tape and press down with moderate force to keep the bit in one place while it s biting into the tile.
Drilling through ceramic bowl.
Start the drill on the lowest rpm and angle your drill on the masking tape to begin the drilling whilst at the same time squeezing water from your sponge directly onto the drilling process.
Let the drill bit do the work.
Sinks made of composite materials like ceramic and porcelain are so strong and durable they require special diamond tipped drill bits to cut through them.
Fill a small bowl with water and keep it next to you while you re drilling.
The process of drilling through a thick ceramic porcelain sink is slow.
Do not push excessively on the drill body.
The answer is to drill your own drainage holes.
The angling of the drill will again help to prevent any skittering across the surface.
In this diy tutorial we will demonstrate how to drill a hole in a ceramic pot.
We share the tools you will need and walk through the steps to drill a hole in.
We ve been drilling our own drainage holes in ceramic clay and glass containers for several years.
Periodically dip the tip of the bit in the water to cool it off and prevent it from overheating.
Begin drilling into and through the duct tape.