Vitrolite

[cleedaub1]

I have recently moved to a house which has the whole bathroom panelled in Vitrolite. I am trying to fit a shelf on one of the walls but have so far not been able to drill any fixing holes - a masonry drill will hardly touch it. Any suggestions as to suitable tools for this job ?

[aceduce0]

Be very careful with Vitrolite, if it breaks it is like glass. My father who is 90 years old collapsed in their bathroom a couple of years back and the bath panel was Vitrolite. He had to have 14 stitches in his head. Take care if you are thinking of drilling it.

[chasbo]

You can buy a special glass drill bit. It looks like a spear. (From B.& Q.) I used one recently to drill a hole in the base of a bottle. Use a very low speed, not to much pressure and be patient!, let the drill do the work. If you feel the area is getting hot, spray with water.