Will liquid nails bond metal to ceramic tile?

yes the only drawback to liquid nails is it takes forever to dry.

Best way. Clean the tile are completely with soap and water and dry off completely. Use something like the Gorilla super tough water proof or Evostik epoxy something of that nature. Make sure that the weight the metal will hold is not to considerable of it might pull at a later date of even take the tile . The tile must be firm and sound.

These two products seem to work and have been used frequently. Dont get it on your hands of places where you dont want it . It does really stick well.