I had to cut through porcelain stoneware to get to the concrete base. I used plumber's putty to build a small dam around the holes I need. I poured a small amount of water into the dam and started the drill 1/2 inch at an angle. I aligned the drill vertically and cut through the tile with no problem. It left a very smooth 1/2 inch diameter hole without cracking the tile. Tile. ;)