How do you enlarge a hole in a granite countertop?
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When enlarging an existing hole, merely choose a larger bit according to the size you need the hole to be. Center the drill bit on top of the other hole and drill down through, letting the bit eat away at the sides and carve out a larger diameter.
Also question is, how do you enlarge a hole in ceramic?
How to Make the Hole Wider in a Porcelain Sink
- Size up the hole with a diamond-tipped drill bit.
- Place the bit into your drill and press the bit slightly into the hole.
- Begin drilling at slow speed.
- Use a diamond-cutting hole saw if the size of the hole cannot be achieved with drill bits.
In this manner, how much does it cost to drill a hole in granite?
To drill granite, you need a diamond core drill. I recently purchased a 1/2 inch diameter one, cost me about $20, and I drilled a hole through a granite countertop. In your case, your may be looking at a 2 inch diameter bit, considerably more expensive, but they work the same.
Porcelain is a type of ceramic that has a baked-on glazed finish with a porous inside. The glazed finish is tough and waterproof, which is why porcelain makes an ideal sink. A regular drill bit will dull quickly, and a hammer drill bit shatters the porcelain instead of drilling through it.