How Do You Drill Through Glass Tile?
Glass tiles look great when they are installed in a kitchen or a bathroom. They add a dimension and character that is impossible to achieve with ceramic, porcelain and any other type of tile. But like all other tile types, you have to be able to drill holes through glass tiles to run pipe through them or to allow the installation of bathroom accessories. It is easier to drill through glass tiles than it may sound. Determine the size of the hole that needs to be made. If a hole is needed to accommodate a pipe, drill a hole at least 1/4-inch in diameter larger than the size of the pipe. If a hole is needed to accommodate a wall anchor (plastic, butterfly, etc.), drill the hole size recommended on the anchor package label. Research the availability of the tile and glass drill bit that you need for your project. Tile and glass drill bits may only be available in 1/8-inch increments, so that will make it difficult to find a drill bit to work for a 3/16-inch hole as is needed for many plasti
