Drill Granite For Faucet

Drilling a 1 1 4 hole in granite for a water system.

Drill granite for faucet.

Diamond drill bit hole saw set guide included 10 pieces 1 4 3 8 1 2 0 5 inch 3 4 1 1 1 4 1 3 8 1 1 2 1 3 4 2 inches kitchen bath faucet drilling tool ceramic porcelain tiles glass granite. The easiest layout to drill is a single faucet centered on the sink as shown in this photo. Make sure it s. While you can drill through granite it takes more work than drilling most other holes and patching up is not going to be an option.

The number and placement of these holes depends on the type of faucet you have as well as on all the accessories you plan to install along with it. Here the faucet is centered on the sink with a 4 inch center to center distance to the air switch. Phil kean designs save photo. Fabruary 26 2016 we decided to purchase an under sink water filtration system with a separate faucet.

A brief video demonstrating proper drilling techniques to drill faucet holes in your granite countertop or vanity. Don t let the name scare you off although a diamond tip is indeed used. Measure the location of the new fixture. This works for any other stone surface too.

Measure the diameter of the hole you need. How to drill a circle in a granite countertop. Short tutorial on how to drill holes in granite countertops. You can buy a set of diamond drill bits in all common sizes on amazon for around 20.

Unlike other sink types where the rim of the fixture includes pre drilled faucet holes there is no accessible rim on an undermount sink which means you have to drill holes for the faucet in the countertop. If you plan to drill faucet holes see if you can negotiate it into your installation process. Really easy when you get. Originally my granite countertop contained a single h.

If you re installing a new fixture or faucet measure the section that goes through the countertop not.