Whatever you do don t use regular drill bits for concrete.
How to drill 4 hole in concrete wall.
While you might be able to get away drilling into a concrete wall with a regular drill you can t get away with using a standard drill bit.
The drill bits can also make or break your project.
A standard drill bit is not large enough to make such a hole.
Do not force the drill.
I ve hammer drilled through concrete to sink anchors but a 4 inch diameter hole is a little intimidating until you have the right tool.
As much as you will be using the core drill a standard drill is still required in the initial stages to make the guide hole before you can fully switch to a core drill.
However if your wall is brick stone or concrete you ll need a masonry bit.
There are numerous types of drill bits designed for use with concrete but the key is.
When you have to drill large holes into concrete such as the 2 inch or 4 inch holes you will need to use a core drill.
Drill the guide hole to a depth of 1 8 to inch.
Here s a few pictures of the right tool.
It s not only the drill you use that makes a difference when making a hole in concrete.
Position the tip of the drill on the mark you made on the concrete and keep the drill perpendicular as you drill.
That durability can be quite the obstacle however for homeowners trying to mount an art installation on a concrete feature wall drill a hole to set a fence post at the end of the driveway.
Drill forward with steady light pressure.
Before you drill a hole in the wall make sure you have the correct drill bit for your wall.
The walls at our new place are 6 inch thick concrete it s an old naval base and we needed a few holes for vents.