Other nails have a thick shank that sometimes has spiral ridges for improved holding power.
Attaching studs to concrete walls.
Begin by drilling holes in the concrete with a hammer drill.
Wedge anchors are fasteners that rely on expanding sleeves to anchor two by fours permanently.
Use concrete nails and a concrete nail gun to attach the hat channels to the wall after drawing a plumb line to make sure you ve spaced the hat channels properly for the size of drywall and insulation you re using.
Use wedge anchors to fasten studs to concrete.
Be sure to wear safety goggles when hammering masonry nails into concrete.
The first thing to do is put your drill into hammer mode and drill a hole in the concrete.
Hammer set anchors are perfect for attaching metal electrical boxes wood furring strips conduit and shelf brackets to concrete block and brick.
Clean any concrete dust out of each hole you drill with a vacuum cleaner or wire brush.
Tighten all the nuts to ensure the stud is secure.
The cut nail has a square tapered shape with a square tip.
Keep in mind that they are not removable.
Choose a length that will penetrate the concrete at least 1 inch.
Drive three concrete nails spaced at even intervals through each side of each hat channel.
Two common nail options are shown below.
Concrete walls may have a purpose but beauty and warmth aren t it.
The easiest approach is simply to nail the wood to the concrete.
The cut nail and the concrete nail.
You are now ready to attach the material to these furring strips using the correct screws tools as stated by a walling expert.
The following is a breakdown of the pros and cons of four versatile fasteners most often used for attaching wood to concrete.
Some concrete nails are the cut nail design shown in the photo with a thick flat shank and a tapering v profile.
One major aspect of renovating or adding space to one s home is the need or desire to cover brick concrete or block walls.
To bolt into concrete you ll need a hammer drill a titanium or carbide tipped drill bit and wedge anchors.