How to hang something on a brick wall?
Question:I want to put up decrative iron pieces on the front of my house, which is brick, but have never done it before. Whats the best type of nail or screw to use? The pieces arent real big or too heavy so I shouldnt need anything too heavy duty. Thanks!
Answers:
If you want to do a serious job and make sure it is solid and won't come loose, you must use mortar anchors. You can buy mortar anchor kits at any home supply or hardware store, and the staff there will help you chose exactly what you need.
You have to use an electric drill and a masonry bit. Most mortar anchor kits include the drill bit you need.
But please do it that way. "Easier" methods usually don't work. Use eye protection when drilling into the mortar.
Have a good time.
There is a product called a brick hanger that actually hangs onto the edge of the brick that juts out from the mortar. They come in different sizes and formations, and have different maximum weight capacities. This is one kind:
http://www.shop.com/op/~brick_hangers_(4...
Do a search on "Brick Hangers" and you'll find something.
you could pound a nail into the mortar...then seal it with something..
The friendly people at your local hardware stor should be able to help you. Nail into the mortar, not the brick. But there
are things you can buy that attach to the brick.
You can drill a hole and insert a molly anchor and put the screw in that, it will leave a permanent hole in the brick.
The hardware store stocks masonry supplies. They should have a special nail you can use.
http://www.wickes.co.uk/bin/venda?ex=co_...
or
http://www.acehardware.com/sm-decorate-f...
If you want to nail it, use a masonry nail. Since you are going to hang something on it, you'll want to make sure to get the fluted masonry nails, not the cut nails.
If you want to use screws, you'll need a masonry drill bit to bore the hole and a concrete anchor to hold the screw. These are fairly simple. You drill you hole 1/8" larger than the anchor, tap it in with a hammer, and insert the screw. The anchor expands as the screw enters to hold it in place.
You can do the mason anchors or nails or you can use the house's wooden trim to attach screws,nails,hooks into and use either a small chain,heavy fishing line, or a heavy gauge wire to hang your decor from.For stability you need to use two wires from two hooks/screws to each piece of iron decor.Make the hooks and wires wider apart than the iron piece is wide so it won't swing or blow.Best wishes with your decorating!
There is such a thing as brick hangers that clip onto the edges of the bricks. If you are in Canada you can get them at Lee Valley.
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