Often asked: Drill Into Concrete?

Can you use a regular drill to drill into concrete?

It is possible to drill into concrete with an ordinary rotary drill. Rotary drills take longer to drill into concrete than hammer drills and more physical effort is required. Excessive heat build-up can break the drill bit. One way to speed up the process and to avoid breaking the drill bit is to keep the bit cool.

What is the easiest way to drill into concrete?

Start the drill at its lowest speed for better control. Drill forward with steady, light pressure; do not force the drill. Drill the guide hole to a depth of 1/8- to ¼-inch. Stop the drill, sweep or blow away the accumulated concrete dust and pull out the drill.

What drill do you need to drill into concrete?

The best drill for concrete today is one of two tools: A hammer drill or a rotary hammer. They both do essentially the same thing but are vastly different tools.

Will drilling into concrete crack it?

Drilling, nailing and screwing can all cause concrete to crack if they’re not done properly. Although it seems like a very tough material, concrete is in fact extremely brittle and prone to cracking.

What is the best drill for concrete?

Hammer Drill Bits



A hammer drill is perfect for light masonry. It works best at drilling holes in bricks, mortar and concrete blocks. But it can also handle the occasional hole in poured concrete.

Can I use wood drill bit on concrete?

Re: Can I use regular drill bits to drill into concrete? Bottom line is no. It will ruin the bit and with not cut into it as well. Basically with a masonry bit you are grinding out a hole.

Can I screw directly into concrete?

To put screws in concrete you need special screws, a drill and the right technique. Concrete screws are the only kind of screws that are strong enough to penetrate concrete. They come in different lengths, and it’s important to have several sizes on hand.

Will a cordless drill go through concrete?

In most cases, yes. While a cordless drill will not be as effective in drilling through concrete, it can get the job done. A standard cordless drill has numerous applications when it comes to our home small projects, and surprisingly, it can be used to drill into stone or masonry.

Can you drill into concrete without hammer drill?

A regular drill on its own isn’t all that effective when it comes to drilling into concrete. But, when combined with masonry drill bits, a nail, and a ton of time and dedication, you can technically use a regular drill when it comes to concrete drilling.

What is concrete drill bit?

Masonry drill bits and concrete drill bits are solid drills that are suitable for drilling in various types of stone, such as brick, concrete and sand-lime brick. On a masonry drill bit the cutting head of the drill is made of hardened metal. On a concrete drill, the cutting head is a very hard Widia plate.

Do I need to drill a pilot hole for concrete screws?

It’s essential to make the pilot hole deeper than the length of your concrete screws to ensure that when the concrete screws are cutting threads there is room for any dust coming from the concrete or brick.

How long does a masonry drill bit last?

Sometimes the drill bit lasts even two to three weeks, and sometimes I break two of them in one shift.

How close to edge of concrete Can I drill?

Don’t Drill too Close to Edges



To avoid these disasters, don’t drill any closer than 4 in. from the edge. If there’s no other option, turn off the hammering action on the drill. Also, avoid wedge-type anchors.