{"id":2683,"date":"2014-11-06T06:11:19","date_gmt":"2014-11-06T06:11:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/?p=2683"},"modified":"2014-11-06T06:11:19","modified_gmt":"2014-11-06T06:11:19","slug":"drilling-tiles-correct-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/drilling-tiles-correct-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Drilling tiles the correct way"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>What you will need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"listStyles\">\n<li>Masking tape<\/li>\n<li>Drill<\/li>\n<li>Drill bits (Ensure they are safe for use on ceramic and to size)<\/li>\n<li>Vacuum Cleaner<\/li>\n<li>Goggles<\/li>\n<li>Facemask<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"listStyles\">\n<li>Before you start drilling put your goggles and facemask on to prevent injury or inhalation of dust.<\/li>\n<li>Cover the area you plan on drilling through with a strip of masking tape.<\/li>\n<li>Mark your exact spot you will be drilling<\/li>\n<li>Apply a slight bit of pressure while drilling. 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