Bosch Professional Glass & Tile Drill Bits
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Bosch Professional Glass & Tile Drill Bits at Tooled-Up.com
Bosch Professional Glass & Tile Drill Bits are made for drilling clean, accurate holes in ceramic and porcelain tiles without chipping the glaze or skating across the surface. Tooled-Up.com stocks them as individual bits and multi-piece sets, with options for soft ceramic, hard ceramic, porcelain and dry diamond drilling.
The selection is split by material. The CYL-9 Soft Ceramic bits are for standard wall tiles. The EXPERT HEX-9 Hard Ceramic bits, including the 10x Longer Hard Ceramic Porcelain versions, are for denser tiles. For the toughest porcelain, the EasyDry Diamond and PRO Dry Diamond bits use diamond technology and are designed for dry drilling.
Choosing a bit matched to your tile type gives a cleaner hole, a faster job and fewer cracked tiles.
Key Features of Bosch Professional Glass & Tile Drill Bits
- Sharply ground tips: the CYL-9 Soft Ceramic bits are designed for fast, accurate entry with no skating, which protects the tile surface at the start of the hole.
- Dry drilling: the CYL-9 Soft Ceramic bits are designed for soft ceramic tiles without lubrication or cooling. The EasyDry and PRO Dry Diamond bits are also made for dry use, so there is less mess and no water to manage on a finished wall.
- Longer life in hard materials: the Expert HEX-9 Hard Ceramic Porcelain bits are marked 10x longer, so you get more holes between replacements on dense tile.
- Diamond technology: diamond bits cut through very hard porcelain that can quickly wear down a standard tip.
- Sets and singles: sets cover the common fixing sizes in one pack. The CYL-9 3 Piece set includes 5mm, 6mm and 8mm bits. Single bits are handy for replacing a size you use often.
Who Uses Bosch Professional Glass & Tile Drill Bits?
- Tilers drilling for pipe penetrations, fixings and mounting points in new installations.
- Bathroom and kitchen fitters fitting towel rails, shower fittings, accessories and splashback fixings.
- Plumbers making holes in tiled surfaces for pipework and valves.
- Electricians installing sockets, switches and fittings on tiled walls.
- Maintenance teams making repairs in tiled kitchens, wetrooms and commercial washrooms.
- DIY enthusiasts tackling bathroom and kitchen upgrades who want clean results without damaging expensive tiles.
Popular Bosch Professional Glass & Tile Drill Bits
Soft Ceramic Bits and Sets
The Bosch CYL-9 Soft Ceramic Tile Drill Bit and the 3 Piece CYL-9 Soft Ceramic Drill Bit Set suit standard glazed wall tiles. The Bosch Ceramic Tile Drill Bit and 5 Piece Ceramic Tile Drill Bit Set offer more sizes for general tiling work.
Hard Ceramic and Porcelain Bits
The Bosch EXPERT HEX-9 Hard Ceramic Tile Drill Bit is available singly and in 3 Piece and 5 Piece sets. The Expert HEX-9 Hard Ceramic 10x Longer Porcelain versions are made for dense, hard-wearing tiles.
Dry Diamond Bits
The Bosch EasyDry Diamond Tile Drill Bit and PRO 3 Piece Dry Diamond Drill Bit Set are made for hard porcelain and dry drilling. The Bosch PRO Ceramic Dry Tile Drill Bit is another option for dry ceramic drilling.
Browse the full Bosch Professional selection at Tooled-Up.com to match the bit to your tile type and the size of fixing you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Bosch Professional bit should I use for porcelain tiles?
For dense porcelain, choose the Expert HEX-9 Hard Ceramic Porcelain bits or a dry diamond bit such as the EasyDry Diamond. The CYL-9 Soft Ceramic bits are intended for softer ceramic tiles.
Do I need water when drilling with these bits?
The CYL-9 Soft Ceramic bits are designed to be used without lubrication or cooling. The EasyDry and PRO Dry Diamond bits are also designed for dry drilling. Always check the instructions supplied with the bit for the recommended method.
Should I use hammer action on tiles?
No. Switch off hammer action when drilling tiles, because percussion can crack the tile. Use a steady rotary action with light, even pressure.
Is a set or a single bit better?
A set such as the CYL-9 3 Piece or the EXPERT 5 Piece covers several common fixing sizes, which suits tilers and fitters who work across different jobs. A single bit is a sensible choice if you only need one diameter or are replacing a worn bit.