It’s not always necessary, so we didn’t tape all the tiles-for example, the surface of a travertine tile is soft and porous, and most bits will not wander when drilling through travertine. We used masking tape on the tops of some tiles, which can help keep bits from wandering and reduce the risk of the tile chipping during the drilling process. All of the drill bits were tested using a standard cordless drill. Our actual testing process was straightforward. We considered the brand to an extent-DeWalt and Bosch are both top manufacturers of construction tools-but didn’t automatically eliminate drill bits from smaller or niche manufacturers if they featured carbide or diamond tips and were rated well by consumers. Over the years, we’ve had plenty of practice drilling tile, so our experience combined with in-depth product research was instrumental in selecting the drill bits for testing. Photo: Glenda Taylor How We Tested the Best Drill Bits for Tile
Of course, with the right bit, drilling tile can be nearly as straightforward as drilling wood-and since most tile drill bits and drill-bit sets are fortunately affordable, it makes sense to have the right tool. What’s more, attempting to drill tile with a standard steel bit designed for use on wood can cause the bit to overheat, bend, or even break in half. There’s always a risk the tile will crack, especially if you use the wrong drill bit.
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