I’m scared my tiles will crack if I drill into them
In addition to the instructions that came with the product, here are few more general instructions for drilling into tiles:
1. Use a diamond-tipped drill bit and not a regular one.
2. Before you start drilling, it is recommended to cover the portion of the tile where you will be drilling with duct tape. By doing so, you can avoid drilling into the center of the tile, by placing it exactly on the horizontal separation, in between the tiles (see video at the end).
3. During the drilling, do not apply pressure at the back of the drill. This could cause the drill bit to wander and damage the tile. You should also dip the drill bit in water every 5-10 seconds to let it cool down (for a few seconds each time).
4. Please drill only one hole first. Then, using the stencil, check again that the second hole is where it should be.
5. After you finish drilling the holes, install the screw anchors into the holes. If the holes are too narrow, you can use a wider bit drill (the drill bit size is always according to the size of the anchor, which is 6mm.) However, we recommend you start with a 5mm bit and work your way up.
6. To make the anchors with the tile, you can use a utility knife.
7. After you place the bar, make sure it is not loose
*You can take a look at our 24″ knife bar video as an example to follow: