Make a small hole with a nail set because the drill bit might capper and jump around from the exact drill point due to glassy smooth surfaced tile.
Small carbide hole saw for ceramic tile.
Drilax diamond hole saw drill bit 5 pcs set long 3 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 2 1 3 4 inch ceramic porcelain tile glass granite slate insert guide included 4 6 out of 5 stars 374 36 94 36.
This tungsten carbide hole saw works with a drill not included to cut clean 1 3 8 holes for pipe clearance.
I was skeptical due to the low price but decided to give these hole saws a try on a new ceramic tile shower wall.
356 carbide hole saw.
I needed some clean holes for mounting grab bars and a hand held shower head holder.
Attach hole saws to a drill or drill press with the included arbors.
So far i have made 8 holes with the 5 16 saw and the saw shows no signs of wear.
The saws in these kits have carbide grit coated teeth that cut ceramic tile fiberglass masonry plastic and composites.
Works well on ceramic and soft bodied quarry tile.
The replaceable 1 4 masonry bit holds a center.
Or you can use the drill screw function to make a small pilot hole before you begin the real drilling.