Making Drainage Holes In Ceramic Pots

This keeps the bit from overheating and potentially snapping and the pot from cracking.

Making drainage holes in ceramic pots.

We ve been drilling our own drainage holes in ceramic clay and glass containers for several years. This process keeps water from pooling at the base of the pot which can cause bacteria fungus and root rot. Slowly begin drilling while applying just a bit of pressure to the top of the drill with your opposite hand. We have tried several styles of concrete tile cement and glass bits.

Keep the drill bit and pot surface wet with the spray bottle. You should also drizzle water on the pot as you are drilling which will keep the drill bit from getting too hot and help drill through the surface. If you find that your favorite pot doesn t have a hole in the bottom for drainage. Some clay pots don t have drainage holes in them making it difficult to use them for outdoor plants or sensitive indoor plants.

A drainage hole helps excess water leave the soil so that your plant s roots are not sitting in a puddle rotting. The answer is to drill your own drainage holes. And no we don. This will keep the bit from slipping.

Whether your potted plants are indoors or outdoors proper drainage is an essential element to ensure they stay healthy. Ceramic pots and vases make for wonderful container gardens but many that you find at flea markets or specialty stores don t have a drainage hole. You can remedy this problem by drilling your own holes into the clay pot but you do need to work carefully to avoid breaking it. Here are a few tips showing you how you put a drain hole in all of those nice containers and not break them.

Scratch a small starter mark where you want the drainage hole with your nail to help the drill bit to stay in place.