drilling

  1. M

    Drilling tile/grout line

    Hello, after advice on drilling tile grout line. I'm fitting a shower mixer head onto tile with rear fed pipes. Sod's law one of the holes needs to be cut through the tile and grout line. I will be using s tile 17mm holesaw (5655v) from Screwfix for this. Any advise or suggestion will be...
  2. R

    Cutting or drilling 4 inch whole in porcelain tiles on the wall

    Hi. I wonder if you can advise me. I need 4 inch hole drilled through the wall to install new toilet waste pipe. The wall is partially brick, partially plasterboard on timber framework (see photo). The wall is tiled with extremely hard porcelain tiles 450 x 450mm. I have been advised that there...
  3. O

    Drilling through 2 layers of tiles

    Hi, I'm new to the forum and have tried to search for the answer but no luck as of yet We have recently moved into a property and the previous owner has tiled over the old wall tiles in the bathroom. I'd like to fit a glass screen for the bath/shower (not just because the feel of the cold...
  4. ShaunCorbs

    Tile drilling, hard tile drilling advice

    right lately ive been drilling harder and harder tiles (size wise im talking 6-10mm for now) on average its taking 10mins to drill one hole even with the diamond ones needs to be dry cutting but i dont mind if i have to dip every 10 seconds etc to keep it cool is there an all singing dancing...
  5. Cranbrook

    Rotozip or grinder for drilling..

    If you had the choice, which would you prefer for drilling porcelain?
  6. G

    Drilling porcelain tiles...

    Can anybody recommend drill bits for a porcelain tile? I’m looking to drill around 10 x 6mm holes and 2 holes to pass 10mm plastic pipe through. Also what’s the best way to cut a 117mm hole into the centre of a porcelain tile for an extract fan? I’ve done it before using an angle grinder and...
  7. L

    How long do you leave porcelain to dry before drilling etc

    Lucky it was a full tile that "popped ". I was fitting a V&B bathroom cabinet today. Adhesive is 3 days old. As I tightened it all up .I could here the tile "lift off" .very easy for me to re do etc . But would have expected the adhesive to be good in that time ? Thanks
  8. W

    Drilling a heavy stone resin shower tray using diamond bit

    In need to drill 2x 6mm holes in to accommodate plastic rawl plug and screws which will hold metal blocks to support frame-less glass shower panels. I'm thinking of using a wax cored diamond bit - is that the safest way to go ?
  9. W

    porcelain tile drilling

    What drills are recommended for drilling into hard porcelain tiles? I have only a few to do. 28mm and 8mm holes? I tried something from eB*y it went blunt straight away!
  10. J

    recommendations for drilling glass

    As the Plumbers forum is down i thought i would put my time to good use with you Gents. Aside from my day to day business plumbing and heating i am currently starting up another business, kiln forming recycled glass bottles into everyday object you can use. i would be grateful for...
  11. D

    Drilling sets.

    Hi Guys, Advice on drill sets please. I have a set of porsadrill bits and a couple are soon going to need replacing. I wanted to buy the box set of about 12 pieces that porcadrill make, but doesn't look like theit website works and can't find them anywhere. Have they stopped trading?? ATS...
  12. M

    Wet Vs Dry Drilling

    As the subject says! Can't find a current discussion on this so thought I'd ask. Need to buy some new drill bits and currently use wet diamond bits but am thinking of trying the dry ones. Has anyone got an opinion on which is better and why?
  13. D

    Here They Are... All Three Boxsets. New! Tile Drills For Drilling Holes Into Very Hard Porcelain

    Here they are! We have refreshed all the BOXSET range and they are now presented in smart easy to find and use cases. Do you need to drill holes into very hard porcelain tiles? 365Drills are the tile drilling specialists
  14. D

    Superb Tile Drilling Solutions From 365drills. Drill Holes In Very Hard Porcelain.

    Do you need to drill holes in very hard porcelain tiles? Do you want to do it with ease, using the right tool for the right job. 365Drills are tile drilling specialists and this year (2016) We totally revamped the range for you. As well as the value for money basics range we also have some...
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    Hot Product! 2016 Launch Of Tile Drilling Solution From Porsadrill

    Launching in 2016 is the PORSADRILL box set solutions for tile drilling We have already produced in our factories all the components. They are assembled. Take a look... But what we need is the Point of Sale solutions to best display the items in retail. Have a sneek peek at the two...
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    Tile Drilling Manufacturer 365drills Update Marketing Of Porsadrill To Tilers. Drilling Holes

    A positive early response to the "Installer Magazine" splash on PORSADRILL. Tile Drilling Specialists 365-Drills have modified their publicity to draw attention to the range to a more diverse range of installers. Traditionally Plumbers & Tilers were the target audience however there is also a...
  17. D

    Soft Launch Of Tile Drilling Box Sets From 365drills Tile Hole Saws Porcelain Tiles.

    Coming up in 2016 is the new look box set for installers of very hard tiles. Something for everyone. And so in March we have taken the highly unusual step of advertising to a completely different group to tilers and plumbers. Who then? Well... We have picked on Gas Installers! Yes thats...
  18. T

    Issue Drilling Glazed Porcelain Tiles

    I have got wind of an enquiry today. A customer has got 600x300 glazed porcelain tiles that they are trying to drill a 6mm hole into. They have tried dry bits, wet bits with a cooling system, loose tiles from the front and back, fitted tiles, tape, a drill clamp...... but the tile just...
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    It Has Arrived... The Delivery Vehicle For 365-drills Tile Drilling Solutions.

    After ten years in our tatty van which was 13 years old and with many miles covered. I decided it was time to upgrade to something with a few less miles on it. Introducing the new 365-Drills delivery van. We do a lot of exhibitions as well. Seven per year. You cant say you wont...
  20. D

    Refresh On The Box Sets Of Tile Drill From 365-drills Drilling Holes 2016

    It has been painful (painfully slow!) BUT slowly I am refreshing the box set range for the diamond core tile drills. There will be a new look box. It has different (stronger) hinges as well as stronger locks. And now instead of offering TWO box sets there will be THREE box set options. The...

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