Q: Tim, how in the heck do you drill a simple hole into ceramic tile? I’ve been trying to do it for the past half-hour and nothing is happening except the drill bit is getting red hot.

Drilling tile requires a special type of drill bit. We researched the best drill bits for tile to bring you top picks in several categories.

The key to drilling regular ceramic tile is to use a new carbide-tipped masonry drill bit and a drill with a variable-speed trigger. Never drill ceramic tile at high speed.

The key to drilling regular ceramic tile is to use a new, carbide-tipped masonry drill bit and a drill that has a variable-speed trigger. You never want to drill ceramic tile at high speed.

Drilling ceramic tile? Don’t do it all at once Posted: 5:00 AM CST Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004 Tweet Share Print Email Read Later ...

As I'm redoing my bathroom, I've come across the first major challenge that I cannot figure out. I have a 12" porcelain tile. Actually, I have 2 of them. One tile needs a circular hole that is 4.5 ...

It is essential to use the correct technique for drilling through tiles so they do not crack. The dust created from drilling ceramic tiles can discolour grout and silicone sealant, so try to ...

These versatile devices are popular tools for professionals and hobbyists alike, and they're designed for drilling, chiseling, screwing, and hammering things like concrete, stone, and ceramic tiles.