Home Repair and Paint Guide

Drilling ceramic tile requires a carbide or diamond drill bit. Both are perfect for the task. You can find these at most home improvement and tool stores and the price is reasonable. 

Ceramic tile is very hard and breaks easily if not supported. If you drill too fast, the heat buildup will crack the tile. In order to prevent cracks and discoloration, use a variable speed drill and new drill bits. Don’t apply much pressure, just let the drill do the work. Use a very slow speed in the 100 - 200 RPM range. Don’t use any type of hammer drill on tile because that will shatter it like glass.