Using Wall Plugs In Concrete

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Using wall plugs in concrete.

Use an electric drill for concrete or wood walls and a drill or an awl for drywall. The 2x4 is 1 1 2 thick. In this video i show how to use wall plugs and how to select the right size wall plug screw and drill bit. If the wall plugs and screws are sold separately test the screws by inserting them inside the plug.

An awl has the advantage of creating less drywall dust. This would be the minimum length of screw that can be used. Adding the 1 1 2 of the 2x4 plus a minimum of 1 embedment 2 1 2. When using a drill select a bit with a diameter that is slightly smaller than the diameter of the wall anchor for a tight fit.

The usual method is to drill a hole of the correct size and then insert a plastic wall plug to screw into. Using your fingers push the wall plug into the pilot hole. Concrete anchors types vary and include concrete screws hammer set anchors lag shields lead screw anchors plastic wall plugs anchor bolts and more. Masonry and concrete anchor types are considered light duty medium duty or heavy duty based on how much weight they can support.

However because the breeze block is quite soft it works much better with wall plugs. Buy a set of universal wall plugs if your item weighs less than 15 lbs. Stop once the head of the wall plug is flush against the wall. Concrete concrete block mortar brick tile and stone.

If it does the universal version is likely to work well. A 2x4 needs to be fastened to concrete. Drill a pilot hole at the proper location with a hammer drill and masonry bit to the depth your screw will penetrate. Thanks to any responders.

Insert the plug into the pilot hole. If possible purchase wall plug and screw combos to ensure they will fit. It should fit snugly but drive in easily with a hammer. After pushing it into the wall as far as possible with your fingers use a hammer to carefully push it in further.

The point of the concrete screws is they just need a pilot hole and don t need a wall plug. Wall plugs are very versatile and using them you can add fixings for thermalite blocks brickwork stone walls or concrete providing the masonry material is in good condition. Jonniejoejonson 28 jun 2020.