Which drill do you need to drill in tiles?
Which drill do you need?
Tiles are breakable. That's why we advise against heavy drills. Don't use hammer drills or combi hammers when you want to drill into tile. Instead, it's best to choose a less powerful machine. Think of a cordless drill or a screw drill. You can also drill into tiles with an impact drill.
Impact function: yes or no?
Impact drills have an impact function that makes it easier to drill through hard materials. Even though that sounds convenient, you should turn this function off when drilling into delicate tiles. That way, they won't break. Do you want to drill into garden or sidewalk tiles? Leave the impact function on. These tiles are strong enough for the powerful impact function.
Which drill bit do you need?
With the wrong drill bit, you can't successfully make holes in tiles. That's why you need a special tile drill bit. You can recognize this drill bit by its sharp tip. You can drill into 1 spot exactly thanks to this tip, so you won't damage the tile. Without a tile drill bit, you can't get through the hard surface of a tile or the tile will break. Did you get through the tile? Drill further with a drill bit and drill for the material under it. There can be stone or concrete behind the tile, for example.
Conclusion
Tiles are breakable, so it's best to use a less powerful drill. Think of a screw drill or an impact drill. Make sure to turn of the impact function of an impact drill so you don't damage the tiles. You also need a tile drill. With this, you can easily and precisely drill through the hard material.
