How to drill into tiles to install a shower shelf (and hide the last shelve's holes)
In this 5 min video I’ll give you tips on both how to drill into tiles without cracking them, and installing a replacement shower shelf.
I was all soaped up, minding my own business when and a wayward elbow broke the last showers shelf beyond repair. I’ve found a replacement shelf (with brackets that can be moved to suit) Great! This way we can cover the existing holes in the tiles. Let's get in installed.
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Glass shower Shelves;
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Tip 1, Measure the distance between brackets of the new shelf (if not adjustable), and transfer these measurements to the tiled wall. I choose a Stanley 8mtr Tylon Tape Measure [ Ссылка ]
Tip 2, Use painters tape, this helps keep the drill steady at the start of drilling, and can reduce the risk of the tile surface fracturing
Painters tape
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Using a masonry drill bit, the same type that you use for concrete, brick, clay or terracotta and some stone, we just use a moderate pressure, just enough to be making progress in your cut.
Tip 3, MOST IMPORTANT always without a hammer or impact action on your drill I used a Milwaukee M18BPD-0 Cordless Hammer Drill [ Ссылка ] loaded with a masonry drill bit (with a carbide tip)[ Ссылка ], these are suitable for most tiles including ceramic, If drilling into porcelain tiles you may need to invest in a diamond tip drill bit (purposefuly designed for these really hard tiles) [ Ссылка ]
Tip 4, Tap in the nylon wall plugs carefully not to strike the tile with the hammer!
Tip 5, You can trim off any protruding wall anchor with a blade (see 2:54)
Tip 6, Add a blob of silicone [ Ссылка ] to the mounting bracket before screwing it on and this holds it really well. A favourite 'drip free' Caulking Gun [ Ссылка ]
Test the new shelf with a cold can of your favourite and enjoy sudsing up again - whilst marvelling at your good work.
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0:00 preparing to drill tiles
0:50 replacement shelf to cover holes
1:15 mark the tiles for drilling
2:24 drilling into ceramic tiles
2:54 fit wall plugs or anchors in tiles
4:03 use silicone for more secure brackets
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