Drilling Through Wood Floor

How to drill through laminate.

Drilling through wood floor.

Laminate sheeting has a tough smooth surface coating the laminate. Drill holes with a diameter of no more than one third the depth of the joist staying 2 in. Plastic laminate also known as formica after a common brand of laminate is a hard brittle material used to cover countertops and cabinet doors and drawer fronts. Holes anywhere in the web area of engineered i joists except within 6 in.

Since the laminate has a hard outer shell with a slick gloss coating drilling through it can be a challenge. Most wood floors are about 1 inch 2 5 cm thick so your drill bit needs to be at least that long. Try using a brad or spur tipped bit. Tip for drilling through carpet drilling through carpeted floors and the padding underneath can present a few challenges.

In this video rob shows you a quick tip regarding drilling into hardwoods. You can then attach this wire to additional wire or cable and pull it through the hole. The bit can be up to 18 inches long and drills through wood plaster and some masonry. Almost any drill can drill through a wood subfloor.

General purpose twist drills are what i use most often as one wire usually needs a 1 4 1 2 hole. Away from the top and bottom. Using an awl to center the drilling points helps to center the spur tip. Subscribe for free diy fun tips for maintenance at your place.

Once you drill through the wall floor or other surface you insert a wire into the small hole in the bit and use the bit to draw it back through the hole you bored. Of walls and rim joists. Also they tend to drift off center when entering the wood. Drill through the predrilled holes in the wood and into the concrete to a depth inch deeper than the screw length.

For wood or laminate floors you will need a wood drill bit. Spade bits also work but they tend to be larger than needed for unless you are running a large wire or several wires. Follow rob on fac. Metal bits work with wood but have the tendency to want to ride the wood and burn.

For concrete floors and floors covered in tile you will need a masonry drill bit. The purpose of the coating is to provide an attractive and durable finish to the sheets. The carpet fibers could unravel and wrap around the drill bit potentially damaging the carpet and stalling the drill. Ensure that your drill bit is the proper length.