Hi - how do you guys do this? The bath I want does not have the tap holes - it is a standard fibreglass shell with acrylic inner surface. Would a normal TCT hole saw be OK? I presume the diameter should give a comfortable clearance for the tap tail threads. Is there a standard spacing for these.
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Free returns. I usually pilot drill with a hss bit, then use an appropriate hole saw Paul. Always nerve wracking the first time Put some masking tape in the area, Mark centre line of bath and measure 90 mm either side of this as taps usually at 180 centres.
Using a square, draw lines through these marks. Offer your taps up and make sure that they overhang sufficiently. You can then make a pencil mark of the.
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The last time I drilled an acrylic bath for taps I put masking tape over the tap area which made marking out easier, then used a tile/glass drill for the pilot hole. The hole saw was as arco. Hi guys I'm just fitting my first bathroom and need to drill the holes in the bath for the taps Ive purchased the below tap and I'm trying to work out what size drill bit i need to use on the bath? Thanks for your help Mark Arezzo Round Matt Black Bath Filler Tap Product Details Overall.
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UK call centre ready for your call 24/7. I've bought a new acrylic bath and I need to cut the holes for the taps and the overflow(not looking forward to this). Do I use a fine toothed holesaw? Any advice would also be appreciated.
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