Press the nose against the workpiece pull the trigger and the shell will drive the fastener directly into the concrete.
Mounting wood to concrete wall.
How to connect wood to concrete method 1 of 3.
Countersink the wood enough for the top of the concrete screw to be below the surface of the wood.
Pre drill holes into the wood for the concrete screws.
Align the concrete with the wood block.
Using hammer set concrete fasteners.
Step 2 apply.
Different methods to attach wood to concrete.
Step 1 select nails.
Learn how to use standard construction.
Standard nails will not work on concrete but some nails are made specifically for nailing wood to concrete.
Select concrete screws based on the length of the intended hole.
The fastest and easiest way to attach most wood parts to concrete is to use a powder actuated gun.
This method is only effective when you are attaching wood to concrete blocks or a concrete black wall.
Mark where you will drill in.
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.
Fastening wood quickly and securely to concrete is a simple job with this method from my contractor s bag o tricks.