Unlike what everyone thinks, ceramic tile is actually artificial or man-made rock. Any geologist will tell you that some rocks are far harder than others. The same is true for ceramic tile. The ceramic is incredibly strong and thus is complicated to drill into. On this article you will learn several techniques on the matter.
Key Takeaways:
- Ceramic tile is actually artificial or man-made rock. Any geologist will tell you that some rocks are far harder than others. The same is true for ceramic tile.
- Some tile, especially real porcelain tile, is very hard. Porcelain tile almost always has a high silica content and the tile is dense. If the manufacturer fires it at a hotter temperature for longer in the kiln, the silica-rich clay gets almost as hard as granite.
- The high silica content of porcelain tile also makes it nearly impossible to cut with a snapper-type tile cutter. The tile often shatters with conchoidal fractures like glass.
“Drilling into ceramic tile just became a priority. My wife wants me to install several new towel bars and other accessories in an older bathroom.I also need to install anchors for a new shower door.”
