Drilling holes in tile—to install towel rods in a bathroom renovation, say—can be tricky. There’s always a risk the tile will crack, especially if you use the wrong drill bit. What’s more, attempting ...

Drilling through tile is one thing, but doing it so you can properly clean up as you’re working is another. Knowing the best way to tidy up as you drill will save you a whole lot of time and a whole ...

Here's how to avoid cracking a tile surface when you need to drill a hole. Mark your point, then gently score the tile with a nail set to break through the glaze. Be sure to use a carbide driill bit ...

So I've gone through all the trouble of replacing the crappy fiberglass shower unit in my master bath with a nice tile shower. Just one problem left - I need to install the shower door. Which requires ...

Today, Doug Cornwell, chief operating officer of Alure Home Improvements, takes us into the bathroom in this video installment of Alure Home Improvements’ “60 Second Fix: How To Drill Through Tile ...

Installing tile in a bathroom tub or shower stall always presents a series of challenges. Once the layout is chosen and the tiling begins, constant vigilance is required to ensure the tile maintains ...

Drilling a tile without cracking it Many installations in kitchens involve making fixings in a tiled surface. It is essential to use the correct technique for drilling through tiles so they do not ...

Drilling into tile isn't for the faint of heart. Just one slip of your hand, and your pristine backsplash suddenly has a crack that's not only impossible to hide but also costly to fix. The anxiety of ...

Milwaukee Tool will soon launch its new MX4 SDS Drill Bits, SLEDGE SDS Chisels, Hammer Drill Bits, SHOCKWAVE Multi-Material Drill Bits, and Glass and Tile Bits. “Now offering a full lineup of masonry ...

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" in ...