Fiberglass Tub Deck Drilling Instructions
Additional Tools Needed:
- Painters Tape or Masking Tape
- Measuring Tape
- Safety glasses or goggles
- Dust mask or other protective face covering
- Power Drill
- Metal Drill Bit for Guide Hole Drilling
- Please see your Hole Saw bit’s instructions for the appropriate size
- Hole Saw Drill Bit (example - Hole Saw Bits Kit @ Home Depot)
- Diameter depends upon hole size needed for faucet install
- Please refer to faucet installation instructions for the diameter of the hole saw needed
- Please refer to the hole saw manufacturer instructions to ensure the bit works with fiberglass
- Fine grit sandpaper (optional)
Instructions for Drilling Faucet Holes:
- Apply masking tape or painters tape over the area(s) to be drilled, be sure tape covers the whole area being drilled and 1 to 1-½” beyond the drilling
- Measure and mark the location of the hole to be drilled and of the center of the drill hole with a dot, cross, or another mark
- Put on safety glasses/goggles and a dust mask or other protective face covering, leave them on until all drilling and sanding steps are completed
- Using the appropriate size metal drill bit and power drill, drill the hole for the guide bit
- Please consult the Hole Saw manufacturer’s instructions for the size of the guide bit hole
- Lower speeds are recommended for the guide hole drilling
- Change out the drill bit for the Hole Saw bit and drill hole(s) as prepared. Starting at a lower drill speed for the guide bit then increasing drill speed for the hole saw is recommended.
- Be sure to keep the drill and bit straight, perpendicular to the deck surface during the whole drilling process to prevent binding
- After drilling allow the surface to cool for a moment before removing the tape
- Inspect drill hole and if desired use fine-grit sandpaper to clean up the inner edges of the drilling(s)
- Remove any dust or shavings remaining on the tub surface by wiping gently with a clean, damp cloth or paper towel
- Remove safety glasses/goggles and protective face covering and clean up any tools and debris remaining
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