For the handy folks out there I need a little advice on drilling into tile. whats important to know? What type of drill bit is best?

Okay so to be honest I've been crazy busy lately I need to get a curtain rod

For the handy folks out there I need a little advice on drilling into tile. whats important to know? What type of drill bit is best?

install for my new shower because the one I currently have is only temporary and slides down but I don't have time to be googling and youtubing how to dos right now. I know I am going to have to drill through tile.

For the handy folks out there I need a little advice on drilling into tile. whats important to know? What type of drill bit is best?

I was hoping that maybe some of you could save me time in the researching maybe suggest a good how to vid and tell me which is the best drill bit to use on tile.

This is the drill I currently own:

For the handy folks out there I need a little advice on drilling into tile. whats important to know? What type of drill bit is best?

Im hoping it will be strong enough for the job

So ya suggestions?

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  • Use a bit intended for glass or tile - it won't look like a standard drill bit.
    Go to youtube and look up an instructional video on it.
    Practice on a scrap piece or two until you get it right.

  • You need a drill bit especially for tile and be careful as tile is fragile. Make sure to wear eye and respiratory protection.

  • For a curtain rod? Don't fuck with any tile, just use the adjustable feature!

  • The most important thing that the tile will break from overheating, overexcerting, too high drillspeeds, too low drillspeeds, saying something rude next to it or from an angry glare.

    • Therefore, buy a drill bit for ceramics, use the speeds described on the bit, and that tiny handdrill you have there is totally inadequate for the task.

  • That drill will work but you will need a masonry bit. When you drill spritz water on it to keep the bit and tile cool

  • You are getting excellent advice from the guys that posted before me and you should follow it. I cannot add anything.

  • Use a masonry bit. Use a regular drill--NOT a hammer drill. A hammer drill will crack the tile.