Be sure to wear safety goggles when hammering masonry nails into concrete.
How to secure wood to concrete wall.
Some concrete nails are the cut nail design shown in the photo with a thick flat shank and a tapering v profile.
Other nails have a thick shank that sometimes has spiral ridges for improved holding power.
Hammer set anchors are perfect for attaching metal electrical boxes wood furring strips conduit and shelf brackets to concrete block and brick.
This method is only effective when you are attaching wood to concrete blocks or a concrete black wall.
Keep in mind that they are not removable.
Choose a length that will penetrate the concrete at least 1 inch.
Hammer set concrete fasteners concrete screws and mortar nails are all effective ways to connect wood to concrete.
The fastest and easiest way to attach most wood parts to concrete is to use a powder actuated gun.
Additionally determine if you must make the connection removable or permanent.
Tighten the fastener until it s secure.
One way to attach wood to concrete is to use mortar nails.
To use it load a special gun nail and a 22 caliber gun shell into the barrel.
Connecting wood to concrete can seem intimidating but with the right tools even an amateur craftsman can do it.
Firmly press the wood to the concrete.
Mortar nails are the cheapest option for attaching wood to concrete but there is a trick to get these nails to work.
You can fasten wood to concrete using 3 different methods depending on your preference.
If the wood is on a floor place some heavy weights on top to maintain pressure.
Hold the object you re fastening firmly against the wall because the anchor will draw it only slightly tighter as you tighten the screw or nut.
First drill the proper size pilot hole 3 8 in 1 2 in etc through the wood or metal and into the concrete.
Determine how much stress the fastener needs to resist for the connection between the concrete block and the wood.
Press the nose against the workpiece pull the trigger and the shell will drive the fastener directly into the concrete.