A Bosch carbide-tipped drill bit attached to a power tool, drilling a hole in a tile

THE BEST BITS FOR DRILLING TILES

The best your tool can get. Bosch Professional Accessories.

THE BEST WAY TO DRILL THROUGH TILE

The EXPERT HEX-9 HardCeramic drill bit is one of the latest manifestations of our ethos, “The best your tool can get”. With this mission in mind, our Bosch engineers are always striving to find practical solutions that will help tradespeople work better, faster, and more efficiently when drilling into tile.

THE TILE DRILLING REVOLUTION WITH CARBIDE TECHNOLOGY

Advances in carbide tip design mean there is now a much simpler solution. One that can save professionals considerable time and money when working with tile.

Diagram showing a close up of the multi-faceted carbide tip of a Bosch ceramic tile drill bit

No Need for Diamonds or Lubricants

Traditionally, drilling ceramic tile was done with a diamond-tipped drill bit. Diamond is a very hard material, but it is sensitive to heat and pressure, so a complicated system was developed to lubricate and cool the drill bit as it penetrated the material.

DRILLING TILES THE EXPERT WAY

Drilling into ceramic or porcelain tiles is considered among some of the trickiest construction tasks to perform, as tiles can be extremely prone to breakage.

A person wearing gloves about to drill into tile with a carbide-tipped drill bit

Drill Ceramic Tiles Efficiently

With innovative Bosch Carbide Technology, you can considerably reduce the risk of expensive drilling mistakes. Our carbide drill bits are designed for drilling hard ceramic and porcelain wall and floor tiles with ease, thanks to a drill bit design that is long-lasting and requires no lubricant or use of tape.

A man wearing gloves uses a power drill to drill a hole in a bathroom tile wall

Drill Ceramic Tiles Without Breaking Them

Ceramics, such as floor and wall tiles, are typically brittle; drill them too aggressively, and they crack. Additionally, many bathroom or kitchen tiles have a shiny glazed surface, making it easy for the drill bit to slip as you try to drive it in. This results in scratching which ruins the tile.

What’s more, fashion trends in home decoration and bathroom designs see the increased installations of bigger and more expensive tiles. This means the ceramic used is harder, thicker, and therefore, tougher to drill. So how can you drill ceramic wall tiles without cracking them? This is where the EXPERT HardCeramic drill bit becomes invaluable.

A man wearing gloves and a face mask is using a power drill with a tile drill bit to make a hole in a bathroom wall

Use The Right Drill and the Right Bit

To effectively drill into ceramic tiles the EXPERT way, you will need a good rotary drill, a screwdriver/drill, or a rotary and impact driver set only to ‘rotary’. Additionally, you will need the Bosch EXPERT Hex-9 HardCeramic Drill Bit and some protective clothing, such as gloves, face mask, and safety glasses.

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EXPERT HardCeramic

The EXPERT Hex-9 HardCeramic is the best way to drill a hole in ceramic tile without lubricant or cooling. With incredible efficiency, it lasts up to 10 times longer than our standard CYL-9 Ceramic Drill Bits.

Diagram showing the advantages of Bosch Carbide Technology on drill bits designed for drilling tile

MULTIPLE EDGES, MANY ADVANTAGES

Following extensive research, three radical changes were introduced to make one of the best drill bits for tiles on the market: a fine tip, asymmetric edges, and an open steel stock with maximum support to the carbide element.

The EXPERT HardCeramic drill bit combines Bosch Carbide Technology – an optimum grade of tungsten carbide – with the very latest tip design features. Its multi-faceted shape creates a ‘saw effect’ and shares the workload over several asymmetric faces while the sharp tip enables a precise start without skidding and scratching.

EXPLORE THE BEST EXPERT BITS FOR DRILLING HOLES IN TILES

EXPERT HEX-9 HardCeramic Bits

For rotary drills/drivers, For impact drill/drivers

Lasts up to 10x longer than Bosch CYL-9 Ceramic Drill bit
Exceptionally durable drill bit tip with Bosch Carbide Technology.

EXPERT HEX-9 HardCeramic Bit Sets

For rotary drills/drivers, For impact drill/drivers

Lasts up to 10x longer than Bosch CYL-9 Ceramic Drill Bit
Exceptionally durable drill bit tip with Bosch Carbide Technology.

EXPERT CYL-9 MultiConstruction Bits

For impact drill/drivers

Up to 5x more precise than Bosch CYL-3 Drill Bit
Accurate drilling is easy with patented Bosch Centering Geometry.

THE CARBIDE ADVANTAGE

The Bosch EXPERT line features a wide accessories range based on Bosch Carbide Technology for increased accessory life and quantifiable performance benefits.

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EXPERT PERFORMANCE CHALLENGER

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FAQ

INTERFACE

How to find the right drill bit for drilling ceramic tile?

To effectively drill into ceramic tiles the EXPERT way, you will need a good rotary drill, a screwdriver/drill, or a rotary and impact driver set only to ‘rotary’. Additionally, you will need the Bosch EXPERT Hex-9 HardCeramic Drill Bit and some protective clothing, such as gloves, face mask, and safety glasses.

MATERIAL

Do you need a special drill bit for ceramic tile?

Yes. Without a drill bit specific to the material, you wish to work with, it will be difficult to drill wall tiles without cracking them. Carbide drill bits or drill bits with a carbide head are ideal for drilling into ceramic tile, while diamond-tipped drill bits are more suitable for drilling porcelain tile.

What is the best drill bit for ceramic tile?

The best way to drill through ceramic tile is with a carbide drill bit or drill bit with a carbide head. Drill bits, such as the EXPERT Hex-9 HardCeramic, feature Bosch Carbide Technology allowing you to power through tile quickly and efficiently.

TECHNIQUE

How do you drill ceramic tiles efficiently?

Drilling into ceramic or porcelain tiles is considered among some of the trickiest construction tasks to perform, as tiles can be extremely prone to breakage.

With innovative Bosch Carbide Technology, you can considerably reduce the risk of expensive drilling mistakes. Our carbide drill bits are designed for drilling hard ceramic and porcelain wall and floor tiles with ease, thanks to a drill bit design that is long-lasting and requires no lubricant or use of tape.

How do you drill ceramic tiles without breaking them?

Ceramics, such as floor and wall tiles, are typically brittle; drill them too aggressively, and they crack. Additionally, many bathroom or kitchen tiles have a shiny glazed surface, making it easy for the drill bit to slip as you try to drive it in. This results in scratching which ruins the tile.

What’s more, fashion trends in home decoration and bathroom designs see the increased installations of bigger and more expensive tiles. This means the ceramic used is harder, thicker, and therefore, tougher to drill. So how can you drill ceramic wall tiles without cracking them? This is where the EXPERT HardCeramic drill bit becomes invaluable.

Additionally, it’s important to turn off any hammer setting your drill may have and make sure it is lined up to go straight through the tile – drilling at an angle will cause cracks and breaks.

THE BEST BITS FOR DRILLING TILES

THE BEST WAY TO DRILL THROUGH TILE

THE TILE DRILLING REVOLUTION WITH CARBIDE TECHNOLOGY

No Need for Diamonds or Lubricants

DRILLING TILES THE EXPERT WAY

Drill Ceramic Tiles Efficiently

Drill Ceramic Tiles Without Breaking Them

Use The Right Drill and the Right Bit

EXPERT HardCeramic

MULTIPLE EDGES, MANY ADVANTAGES

EXPLORE THE BEST EXPERT BITS FOR DRILLING HOLES IN TILES

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