When choosing the best drill bit for porcelain tile it is important to remember that porcelain tile is very hard, much harder than ceramic tile.
With this in mind the best kind of drill bit to use when drilling porcelain tile are diamond tipped drill bits.
Some Things to Keep in Mind
Since porcelain tile is very hard there are several things to keep in mind to get the best results when drilling it.
For these tips and tricks take a look at our article about drilling porcelain tile.
Our Picks
Let’s take a look at out picks for the best drill bit for porcelain tile.
DKIBBITH Diamond Drill Bits (5 pcs)
This is a 5 piece set of diamond tipped drill bits.
The included sizes are 1/4 (2), 5/16, 3/8, and 1/2 diameter.
Pros
- Diamond Tip
- Round Shank
- Depth Mark
- Multiple Sizes
- Storage Case Included
Cons
- Can Dull Quickly with Improper Use
Imperial Global Diamond Tipped Drill Bits
This is a 4 piece set of diamond tipped drill bits.
All bits in this set are the same size, 6mm (approx. 1/4″).
Pros
- Diamond Tip
- Stainless Steel Hex Shank
- Wax Core for Heat Dissipation
- No Water or Lubridcant Required
- Storage Case Included
Cons
- Just One Size in Set
- No Depth Marks
Drilax Diamond Tipped Drill Bits (10 pcs)
This is a 10 piece set of diamond tipped drill bits.
These are hollow core diamond tipped drill bits.
There are 10 different bit sizes in this set, 5/32″, 3/16″, 1/4″, 5/16″, 3/8″, 1/2″, 5/8″, 3/4″, 7/8″, and 1″ are included.
Pros
- Diamond Tip
- Hollow Core
- 1/4″ to 3/8″ Round Shank
- 10 Different Sizes
Cons
- No Depth Marks
- No Storage Case
NEIKO Diamond Tipped Drill Bits (5 pcs)
This is a 5 piece set of diamond tipped drill bits.
These are hollow core diamond tipped drill bits.
There are 5 different bit sizes in this set, 5/32″, 1/4″, 5/16″, 3/8″, and 1/2″ are included.
Pros
- Diamond Tip
- Hollow Core
- 3/4″ Deep
- 1/4″ Round Shank
- 5 Different Sizes
Cons
- No Depth Marks
- No Storage Case
Want to Take a Look at Other Options?
If you would like to take a look at other options for the best drill bits for porcelain tile then you can do a search to see other diamond tipped bits.
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Conclusion
Porcelain is a hard material to drill, and there is more to getting good results besides having the best drill bit for porcelain tile.
If you did not already, please take a look at our article on tips for drilling porcelain tile to make the drilling process go as smoothly as possible.
