DIY tip: drilling catelles
15.2.2019
Translation: machine translated
Earthenware is not affected by water, making it the ideal material for a bathroom. For drills, however, it's not the same story, as the smooth surface of tiles is not very practical. Fortunately, there's a trick!
My alarm clock goes off, I turn it off slightly irritated and drag myself into the bathroom with my eyes half open. First, a nice hot shower that should restore my humanity. I put my head under the water while inwardly debating the concept of work. As soon as I step out of the damp room, I feel much better. The softness of the towel makes me feel safe. And shit... The hook is coming off again.
I didn't want to drill and opted instead to use self-adhesive hooks. They leave no trace, but fall off again and again under the weight of my wet and therefore heavy towel. But for a long time, I had too much respect for drilling into smooth material. If I ever slip up, I sand down the tiles and have to fix everything if I want to move. So it's better to drill into the joint if possible. Unfortunately, I can't for aesthetic reasons. So you can imagine my delight when I learned there was a simple trick.
All you'll need is a bit of painter's tape. We nearly all have some at home, personally I have a whole stock of it that I used to use to hang my posters. Simply stick two strips in the shape of "X" onto the tile so that the cross marks the hole you want to drill. As the tape is non-slip, you won't risk slipping when you start drilling and the drill bit won't come off as much. Before you start, make sure the percussion function on your drill is switched off, otherwise your project will end up in ruins.
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