Fastening wood quickly and securely to concrete is a simple job with this method from my contractor s bag o tricks.
Mounting wood to concrete wall.
Pre drill holes into the wood for the concrete screws.
Step 2 apply.
Mark where you will drill in.
Different methods to attach wood to concrete.
If you are willing to make holes in the concrete but do not want to buy the particular drill bit needed then the simplest solution is to get nails for your project.
The fastest and easiest way to attach most wood parts to concrete is to use a powder actuated gun.
You need to make certain when using mortar nails that your nails are long enough to penetrate through your wood and at least inch into the concrete.
Align the concrete with the wood block.
Step 1 select nails.
Press the nose against the workpiece pull the trigger and the shell will drive the fastener directly into the concrete.
Use a countersink drill bit for this step.
To use it load a special gun nail and a 22 caliber gun shell into the barrel.
Select concrete screws based on the length of the intended hole.
Using hammer set concrete fasteners.
Learn how to use standard construction.
How to connect wood to concrete method 1 of 3.