Step 2 apply.
Mounting wood to concrete wall.
Fastening wood quickly and securely to concrete is a simple job with this method from my contractor s bag o tricks.
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.
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.
How to connect wood to concrete method 1 of 3.
Use a countersink drill bit for this step.
Align the concrete with the wood block.
Select concrete screws based on the length of the intended hole.
Standard nails will not work on concrete but some nails are made specifically for nailing wood to concrete.
Mark where you will drill in.
Step 1 select nails.
Using hammer set concrete fasteners.
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.
Press the nose against the workpiece pull the trigger and the shell will drive the fastener directly into the concrete.
The fastest and easiest way to attach most wood parts to concrete is to use a powder actuated gun.
Different methods to attach wood to concrete.