How to drill a brick wall: a technique for a beginner

Toolkit for punching a hole in a brick

To make a hole in a brick wall, you can apply many methods and tools, but we'll talk about the most effective options for implementing the task.

What you need to drill a brick:

• Dowels;
• Winch Drill;
• Drill;
• Rotary hammer;
• Screwdrivers of different types;
• Capacity with water;
• Protective shield and goggles.

How to drill a brick: preparing the toolkit

For a good work with the tools you have to make sure they are in good condition, so check if the powerful tool you have is sufficient:

• Drill. Should have 2500 rpm with reverse rotation and self-propelling chuck. Drilling will be slow, but the drill must be heated quickly.

Bricks must withstand static stress.

• Rotary hammer. Ideal for such a difficult task.

• Drill bit. For work it is necessary to get a drill with 5 and 8 mm. Only they can work with a winning glass - the most durable material that can easily cope with even the most durable tempered bricks.
• Dowels. They can be bought at any construction store in accordance with the drill.
• Boer. If you plan to drill through the wall, then apply the drill, since it has rounded but well-cutting tips, which also increase its resistance to all types of impact.

Drill a hole in a brick wall: preparing the wall and marking the

The preparatory stage in drilling is that you need to identify and mark on the wall the place where you would like to see the hole. This is very important, because the wall can be wiring, damaging which problems can not be achieved. Therefore, use a metal detector to detect wires or read the article "How to find hidden wiring" on our website.

In order not to run into communications in the wall, within the limits of safety, make a hole with your own hand for 15-20 mm and, if everything is OK, you can use a drill.

How to drill a brick

1. To mark a new hole in the wall, use a core( a tool for marking holes).It will help to leave the core in a specific place, so the drilling will be clear.

1. Wear protective goggles and a shield to protect yourself from dust and debris.
2. Place the tool straight, or the drill bit may break.
3. Drilling is necessary so that the pressure on the drill is very soft, and this will provide a kind of uniformity. The same load will enable the device to cool itself at the right time.
4. After work, the drill is carefully peeled off and put in water. Either the whole tool is placed in a container, but only by the level of the drill.
5. Burned bricks are harder to drill, so if you see a different brick( darker than normal), then turn on less revolutions and be careful and gradual. And besides, you should not allow the drill to overheat at high pressure on it.

1. If the drill is heated to the boundary temperature, and you notice it, you should never touch it to protect yourself from all kinds of injuries and burns.
2. The important point still concerns the heated drill, since its edges can be blunted due to its sharp cooling.
3. Diamond drilling is often used for drilling, which produces a good result in a short time, saves time, the holes are stable.

Also watch videos on how to properly drill, following the rules and safety techniques.

1. For drillings over 30 mm, a core drill is used, which also very quickly makes holes. But to work with it you need professional skills.
2. If it is necessary to drill a ventilation duct, then the hole must be 18-20 cm in diameter. To do this, use hard metal drills. By marking, make holes, and then, with the help of a winning drill, a hammer and a chisel knock out the remains of bricks from the wall.