Just wondering ...

[Marcusko89]

Iv never use drills on tiles ,
I use a grinder to make holes through the back of the tile , which is good for any type of tile or stone .
I use a nob type attachment for my grinder when needed as well ( very useful but cant think of what its called)
Its the plumbers the use the drills after me for shower screens etc..

Im just wondering if using a drill will speed me up at all .. Or make thing easier in any way ,, is it worth investing ??

 

[Gazzer]

Drills for me everytime

 

[doug boardley]

I always drill if pipes etc are on show after completion.

 

[Stewart]

I've got a set of drills from 6 - 110 mm and couldn't imagine being without them......


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[Marcusko89]

Pipes and wires are on show most of the time. , wanna know if using a drill before laying the tiles is faster than what i do now ?
I coudnt imagine drilling a tile that isnt fixed , without REMOVED up the tile.
, iv never used a drill on tiles at all ...

 

[doug boardley]

it's all about the aesthetics and having the right tools to do the job, tbh I've never heard of any tiler not drilling a hole in a tile

 

[The D]

Pipes and wires are on show most of the time. , wanna know if using a drill before laying the tiles is faster than what i do now ?
I coudnt imagine drilling a tile that isnt fixed , without REMOVED up the tile.
, iv never used a drill on tiles at all ...

Do you have any pics of the holes doing it your way? and how long dose each hole take doing it your way? Personally I use a variety of methods to cut holes in tiles. The method I choose will all depend on the type of tile I am cutting and how neat and accurate the hole has to be.

 

[richie b]

i use to use a grinder and pin hammer but not done it like that for years now, drills are much faster

 

[Rich]

Drills for a professional finish every time for me, even if the holes are going to be covered to be honest.

 

[Marcusko89]

Il post some pics when i next do it , but i basicly mark a circle where the holes going on the tile , carefuly grind the surface,,
Then on the back , grind lines to get the centre of the hole ,, and just grind away till i go through,
Parrot nips finnish it off .... Sorted

Doesnt take as long as it sounds ,
And the holes are perfect so....
When i get some pics you will have a better idea of how i do it ,,
Might just invest in a drill and test it out : ))

 

[Marcusko89]

I will time it too ; )

 

[Rich]

That is how my old boss used to do it but he was as rough as a badgers back side and used to leave them in a right state. I think you will find it much quicker and easier drilling them, providing you get a decent set. Have a look at 365 drill bits, they are one of the sponsors of this site and let us know how you get on

 

[Marcusko89]

Will do rich ,, cheers

 

[The D]

I may be proven wrong but I can’t see some of the holes I have to do being neat enough without a drill.

 

[Mike]

it's okay doing big holes with a grinder and small holes if semi circles (with grout line running through centre) but you can't beat a drill for a perfect finish