Tile & Glass Drill Bit Set – 5mm, 6mm, 8mm

Tile drill bits are one of those things you don’t think about until you need one — and then you really need one. This three-piece set covers the three most common fixing sizes used when drilling ceramic tiles, mirrors and standard glass, giving you a 5mm, 6mm and 8mm bit all in one pack. The spade-shaped tungsten carbide tip is precision ground to start accurately without skating across the surface, which is the moment most tiles get cracked.

The bits fit any standard 10mm or 13mm capacity 3-jaw chuck, so they’ll work in the corded or cordless drill you already own. There’s no adaptor needed and no faff with specialist equipment. Just check your hammer action is switched off before you start — these are rotary-only bits, and percussion mode will shatter the tile before you’ve got halfway through.

Where to Use These Tile Drill Bits

The obvious application is ceramic wall tiles in bathrooms and kitchens, where you need to hang towel rails, mirrors, shelves or soap dispensers without ruining the tilework. They also work well on plain glass and mirrors, which come up more often than people expect — fixing a mirror directly to a wall, for example, or drilling out a replacement glass panel.

The bright nickel-plated shank helps resist corrosion, which matters when you’re working with water as a coolant. Speaking of which — always use water. A small amount pooled on the surface using a bit of putty as a dam is the standard site method. It keeps the tip cool, extends bit life noticeably, and gives you a cleaner hole.

At this price point, it makes sense to keep a set in the bag. They’re compact, they don’t take up space, and having the right size available on the spot saves more time than you’d expect.