However, tile is made from various materials, so it’s crucial to select the right bit for the specific material. To help DIYers and pros alike get great results, we tested some of the best-rated ...

Q: Tim, how in the heck do you drill a simple hole into ceramic tile? I’ve been trying to do it for the past half-hour and nothing is happening except the drill bit is getting red hot.

Use a carbide-tipped masonry drill bit which will cut through fire-hardened glazed tile and make sure your drill is not set on the hammer drill setting. He also demonstrates the use of a punch or ...