DRILLING A TILE WITHOUT CRACKING IT BASIC AND TUTORIALS

TILE DRILLING WITHOUT CRACKING THE TILE TECHNIQUES
How To Drill Tiles Without Cracking It?

This article is a step by step process in drilling tiles, without cracking it. Many installations in kitchens involve drilling through a tiled surface.

It is essential to use the correct technique for drilling through tiles so they do not crack. The dust created from drilling ceramic tiles can discolor grout and sealant so you may want to vacuum dust from holes as you drill them.


Tools and materials
Felt-tip pen
masking tape
drill and bits,
vacuum cleaner
wall plug

Steps


1. Mark the point for the hole using a felt-tip pen. Apply some masking tape over the mark—it should still be visible.

2. Fit a tile drill bit. Remember to switch off any hammer action.

Selecting a tile bit: Tile bits differ in shape based on material. The spear-shaped tip penetrates a tile, then enlarges the hole to the diameter of the tip’s base.

Caution: Take care when changing a bit after operating a drill: the bit may be hot. Wear gloves to avoid a burn.


3.  Position a vacuum cleaner below the mark and switch it on. Start up the drill on a low speed, and slowly increase the speed.

4. Once through the tile, change the bit for a masonry bit or wood bit, depending on the surface below. Drill to the required depth.

5. Remove the masking tape from the tile, then plug the hole with the appropriate wall plug, and insert the fastener as required.

Selecting wall plugs

Unless you are using masonry screws, a wall plug is required to secure a screw that is
inserted into masonry. The plugs shown here are masonry plugs, and the different colors relate to their width, or gauge.

Wall plugs are also needed to make strong connections in hollow walls such as stud walls; these are of a different design from those used in masonry.

REPAIRING WALL DINGS AND DENTS BASIC AND TUTORIALS

WALL DINGS AND DENTS REPAIR BASIC TUTORIALS
How To Repair Wall Dings and Dents?



You’ll need the following:
􀁑 Sanding block or sandpaper (80–100 grit and 120–150 grit)
􀁑 Utility knife
􀁑 Clean sponge or cloth

􀁑 Putty knife
􀁑 Joint compound


1. Lay newspaper or a drop cloth below the repair site to catch debris. Put on safety goggles and a dust mask when you sand to protect your eyes and lungs.

2. Using the 80–100 grit sanding block or paper, lightly sand the dent to remove little flecks of the drywall or paint that hang on the surface.

3. Gently cut away any torn pieces of the drywall that remain at the repair site with a utility knife.

4. Wipe the dent with a damp cloth or sponge to remove any bits that remain in the dent area.

5. With the putty knife, fill the dent with joint compound, and smooth the surface of the repair. Wipe off and clean the putty knife. Allow the repair to dry (usually overnight; see joint compound package directions).

6. When the repaired surface is dry, sand with the fine (150-grit) sandpaper.

If the surface looks rough or bumpy, or if any of the dents can still be seen, you’ll need another cycle of compound application/drying time/sanding. If you’re satisfied with the repair, wipe it off with a damp cloth or sponge, or vacuum the repaired area using the brush tool. You are ready to prime and repaint.

What Pros Know

When applying joint compound, your result should blend into the surrounding wall. While the recesses caused by denting and nicking should be filled, you don’t want the surrounding walls to look like a relief map of the Rockies. Aim for a finished repair that is as flush to the intact drywall surface as you can make it. Think of the compound as a thin glaze, not fluffy frosting!