If the joint is wider than it is tall place the holes horizontally.
Drilling into old concrete floor.
This guide reviews how to drill into concrete safely and effectively.
This will extend the hole into the drywall or backer board with minimal damage.
Mark the spot on the wall or another surface where you d like to place the hole.
Then drill a shallow pilot hole using a low speed or short bursts.
Make these holes 12 inches on center horizontally or vertically depending upon the predominant orientation of the joint.
Here s how to drill into concrete with a regular old drill.
If the drill resists you back off.
What is the best drill bit for tile.
Next turn on the drill s hammer function and start drilling applying firm but not forceful.
In this video i will show you how to drill into brick concrete and cement with a drill and also how to attach fix mount or anchor into a brick concrete or.
Put gentle steady pressure on the drill but don t force it.
Some common mistake an average person makes can include trying to drill into concrete with a regular bit in a regular drill or even a concrete drill bit in a regular drill.
Once you have the right drill and drill bit mark the spot on the concrete you want to drill through.
If you get push back or.
Once you re done drilling push the anchors in place screw the hardware home and vacuum up the small amount of dust.
Older concrete however is often much more dense than some of the cosmetic concrete used in modern finishes so boring through a 50 year old concrete foundation with your old school rotary drill.
And since they re a little cheaper and the smaller hole is easier to drill the 3 16 in.
A carbide tipped masonry bit is the best drill bit to use for bathroom ceramic tile.
Learning how to drill through concrete can seem difficult but what looks like a challenging job can be made simpler with the right tools and proper technique.
Size is usually the better choice.
Drilling into concrete requires specialized equipment for doing the job.
If the joint is taller than wide place the holes vertically.
Diameter screws are plenty strong for most home tasks like installing furring strips screwing down walls to concrete floors and attaching hardware to block or brick.
Don t let a concrete wall or floor stop you from completing your project.
Drill 5 8 inch diameter holes six inches deep into the old concrete.
To drill into concrete use a hammer drill with a carbide tipped masonry bit.
