Correct Drilling of Porcelain Tile (Wet & Solid Backer)
At 1:50 in
Equip Expo 2025 Millner Tool Booth
What happens here
Acknowledging the previous mistake, Garren restarts the porcelain drilling demonstration. He positions the porcelain tile on a sturdy concrete block to provide a solid backer. He adds water to the drilling area and then drills through the porcelain tile using a slow speed (300-600 RPM) and decent pressure. This time, the drill bit successfully penetrates the tile with a clean hole and minimal blowout on the reverse side. He also shows a 'cheat' for difficult holes, using a smaller 3/32 inch drill bit to perforate the initial pocket before finishing with the larger bit, although this is quickly demonstrated with an impact driver.
Goal: Demonstrate the proper technique for drilling porcelain tile to achieve a clean hole.
Tools and materials
- 3/32 inch Drill Bit Millner-Haufen — Creating pilot holes or perforating
- Concrete Block — Providing a solid backing surface
- Drill Bit Millner-Haufen — Creating holes in materials
- Drill Millner-Haufen — Drilling holes
- Impact Driver Milwaukee — Demonstrating quick perforation with a smaller bit
- Water — Cooling the drill bit and workpiece