How to knock a tap hole in a ceramic or granite sink
We have been asked a thousand times what's the best way to knock a tap hole through a ceramic or granite sink.
There are several ways in which you can knock through a tap hole through a ceramic or granite kitchen sink, but with trial and error, the best way we feel is as follows:
You will need the following tools
PPE – Gloves and protective mask Electric or cordless drill 35mm Hole saw or the size of the recommended hole size for your sink Water in a spray gun or similar Saw horse or similar Centre punch Hammer File
Step one, remove the sink from the original box, ensure you check the sink for any damage.
Place the sink upside down on a foldable saw horse or similar, placing a towel or something soft not to mark your sink.
Using a drill with 35mm hole saw suitable for ceramic or granite, or using the same size hole saw as your sink scorch mark, carefully and slowly using waster spray gun to keep dust levels down, drill very carefully and slowly your sink. Do not drill all the way through, this will damage your sink and will blow the sink.
Once you are around 3mm from drilling through the sink, stop drilling and turn the sink so it is now facing the correct way round. Using a centre punch and hammer carefully tap through.
Using a file, carefully smooth off the edges for factory finish.
Please note the above are guidelines only. Taps UK offer tap hole knocking out service to reduce any possible risk of damage for all our customers.
Taps UK's tap hole knocking out service is here to take away the risk of doing it yourself or your contractor and causing accidental damage to the sink. It completely removes the risk of breaking the sink during the tap hole knocking process.
The charge relates to knocking out or cutting a tap hole in any applicable sink in our store. We get a professional fitter to attend our Bromsgrove site and satisfy your order
This price covers up to 2 normal tap holes, but we can accomodate further - speak to our customer support team for any special requirements. Please note this may incur a further charge
Once your order has been placed, one of our customer service agents will contact you prior to dispatch, to arrange the tap hole position as required. The tap hole position can be “Left”, “Right”, “Central”, with or without the option for additional holes to accommodate further kitchen accessories (such as an automatic waste or waste disposal unit air switch.)
Due to the nature of the customisation, please allow afurther 2-3 days delivery in addition of the advertised sink delivery lead time.
PLEASE NOTE: If this service is applied to your order, the sink will be modified to your specific needs, it will be exempt from our 30-day money back guarantee and 90-day exchange guarantee. This does not affect your statutory rights.
