While that sounds expensive a inch diamond tipped tip costs under 20 and a carbide bit of the same size can be had for less than 10.
Ceramic tile drilling guide.
Friction from drilling hard materials creates a great deal of heat which can scorch the drill bit or even break the tile.
2018 tim carter real porcelain tile is very hard.
When in doubt buy the diamond bit.
Protect your project and extend the lifespan of the drill with a constant trickle of water.
You may use a small hose or an assistant with a squirt bottle or glass of water.
Ceramic tile can be drilled with a carbide bit while glass and porcelain call for a diamond tipped bit.
Slowly work your way through the drilling don t thrust hard or put erratic force as it will certainly break the tile.
Porcelain tile almost always has a high silica content and the tile is dense.
Drilling ceramic tile requires a sharp carbide or diamond drill bit.
Drilling into tile requires a slow drill speed and a steady hand.
Let it take its time do a wave like pattern to completely drill a hole.
It will drill any type of tile.