How to Drill Into Concrete

Fit the chosen masonry drill to your hammer drill. A hammer drill is ideal for this project. It combines with hammering action, making breaking through the concrete or cement easier.

Position the drill bit precisely on your marked spot and hold it perpendicular to the concrete surface. Initiate the drilling process at a slow and steady speed. This is crucial to create a clean hole in the concrete base. Maintaining the drill's position and speed is key to the success of this step.

You can increase the drill speed once you have created the pilot hole. Apply slow and moderate pressure as you drill and allow the drill to do most of the work. Avoid pushing too hard, as this can wear out your drill bit and potentially overheat the drill. Every now and then, the drill is pulled out to clear any concrete dust that is accumulating with the handheld vacuum. Cleaning the dust can avoid difficulties during the drilling process.

Once the drilling is complete it is important to remove the drill bit from the hole. Thoroughly clean up the concrete dust that has accumulated in your work area. The dust can hamper the driling process. Use a handheld vacuum to efficiently remove the dust. Remember to wear a dust mask while drilling as it is a safety necessity.

After you are done with the drill through the concrete, you can put the fence metal brackets on and fasten them. Use the hammer to fit in the fence metal brackets with the fasteners. Once you have fastened the brackets, check again to make sure the metal fence brackets are not moving. If they seem to move, then hammer the fasteners more so they can sit in tightly. 

It might seem a bit tricky to drill holes in cement, but it is an achievable task with the right tools and techniques. Mastering how to drill into concrete opens up a world of DIY projects. With a bit of practice and information about how to drill into cement, you will find that drilling into concrete isn’t as tough as it seems!