Whether it’s hanging paintings, a photo frame, a floating shelf or a TV, drilling walls of our homes are more of a necessity now. Although there are several alternatives for wall drilling, there are some basic wall drilling tips that you should always consider. And if these are not followed properly, you might end up with several issues in the future. So before drilling the walls of your home next time, keep these simple tips in mind.
Things to Keep in Mind
Drilling walls might look easy but it’s furthest from the truth. If the drilling is not done properly then it can cause damage to the entire wall. There might be some accidents as well.
Understand the Type of the Wall
Understand the type of the wall before drilling. Otherwise the plaster on the walls may be damaged. Now people also have wooden walls in their homes. You have to be extra cautious while drilling wooden walls. So the first condition to drill is to understand the type of wall and determine the bit of drill machine accordingly. Wrong bit drilling can cause extensive damage to infrastructure. For example, ‘drywall’ bits have to be used on plaster walls. And for wooden walls you have to pick the spar point bit. Although masonry bits are most commonly used for brick or stone walls. On the other hand there are different tile bits for drilling mosaic walls. Understanding bits is very important in drilling. Otherwise, the walls as well as the infrastructure may be at risk.
Placement of Pipes of Wires inside the Wall
The most difficult task when drilling a wall is to determine the position of any pipe or cable hidden inside the wall. If you accidentally hit an electric wire while drilling a wall, there could be many unknown dangers. The same is true of water pipes. If the pipe is hit during drilling, there is a possibility of the pipe bursting. There is no danger of water pipes being damaged, however, you will have to pay a lot of money to repair these pipes.
As hard as it is to repair the damaged wires or pipes by digging the walls, there is also the possibility of an accident. So before drilling, you have to have an idea whether there is a pipe or electric wire inside the wall. If necessary, the initial design of the house can be seen. There are more pipes or electrical wires in the bathroom or kitchen so you must be more careful when drilling on the wall. And if these walls are not needed very much, it is better to avoid drilling.
Nowadays, a technology called “stud sensors” is used to determine the position of pipes and wires inside walls. If this technology is not readily available, the location of pipes and wires can be identified by cutting the marks on the wall with chalk in the native way. In this case, starting from the mouth of the pipe, estimated stains are cut which does not guarantee 100% accuracy.
Choose the Right Equipments
Among the many wall drilling tips, choosing the right equipment is necessary. Understand the type of wall and choose the equipment. It is not at correct to work on all kinds of walls with one tool. This damages the walls. If your walls, floors or ceilings are made of concrete then you can easily find a drilling machine. However, if the walls are made of a strong material, then a stronger drill should be chosen. Drill bits need to be determined depending on the type of wall. Find different drill bits for brick, wood or metal.
Mark witch a Chalk
Using chalk or markers in drilling is an effective way to avoid mistakes. Since less can be drilled, it is better to keep the beauty of the walls just right. So to avoid mistakes, first you have to mark the whole wall with chalk.
Many people despise wall drills thinking it is an easy task. However, if this drill is not done properly, it can affect your installation, so do not despise wall drilling as a small task, but if you are a little aware of some things, the work will be easier, the walls will be beautiful and no accidents will happen.
