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Can you drill tap holes in ceramic basins?

Phirefly
Phirefly Posts: 1,605 Forumite
in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving
Its taken me a whole year to find taps I like and a basin I like. Problem is, the basin comes with one tap hole and the taps are 3-piece. Will the bathroom fitter be able to drill holes? I'd ask him but I feel a nelly....

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  • andyhop
    andyhop Posts: 1,996 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    no you can not drill cermaics
    Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure
  • Phirefly
    Phirefly Posts: 1,605 Forumite
    oh b*gger :mad:
  • Canucklehead
    Canucklehead Posts: 6,254 Forumite
    Phirefly wrote: »
    Its taken me a whole year to find taps I like and a basin I like. Problem is, the basin comes with one tap hole and the taps are 3-piece. Will the bathroom fitter be able to drill holes? I'd ask him but I feel a nelly....

    Hi.... some ceramic basins have 'semi-punched' tapholes ....possibly a feature of your favourite...if not, back to the drawing board.;)

    HTH

    Corgi Guy
    Ask to see CIPHE (Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering)
  • Pretani
    Pretani Posts: 2,279 Forumite
    tiles are ceramic and you can drill them even when dry, so it may be possible to drill a ceramic basin, especially if using a wet drill. I would get a second opinion from a few ceramic companies
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