How to fix a shower rail riser bracket

[Adam78]

Hi,

I'd like fit a shower rail riser bracket to a tiled bathroom wall. I understand I should use a masonry drill bit. My question is what size drill bit do I need to use for the wall plugs? Its a standard bristan shower rail riser.

 

[Burnerman]

Use a quality 6mm plug such as the Fischer, and drill in a couple of stages to 6mm if you aren't too confident. Don't use the hammer action until you are through the tile glaze though!
Special tile drill bits are available, but I've never had to use them.
Hope things go well!
John

 

[Tigercubrider]

Shove a bit of masking tape on the tile for grip.

 

[Adam78]

Use a quality 6mm plug such as the Fischer, and drill in a couple of stages to 6mm if you aren't too confident. Don't use the hammer action until you are through the tile glaze though!
Special tile drill bits are available, but I've never had to use them.
Hope things go well!
John

Hi John,

Thanks for the tip. How far back through the tile/wall should I drill?

 

[Burnerman]

Once the glaze of the tile is scraped through, there's hardly any chance of the drill bit skidding or cracking the tile. I use plenty of pressure on the drill, and operate it in short bursts until the glaze has gone.
John

 

[Burnerman]

Shove a bit of masking tape on the tile for grip.

Do you really ride the T20 mate?
John

 

[Tigercubrider]

Yes,

A 56 plunger framed one and a 60 that looks more like an air fix kit at the moment.!
Had the 56 since 76 and bits are easier to buy now than back then.
Don't ride as much as I used to due to work and stuff but I try

 

[Nozzle]

Or use a heart shaped drill to get through the tile first, these things do a nice neat job getting through glazing without slipping

Nozzle

 

[JBR]

Or use a heart shaped drill to get through the tile first, these things do a nice neat job getting through glazing without slipping

Nozzle

Yes, I use these too, although I still stick a bit of tape on first to prevent slipping.