Cinderblock walls - Need to screw into them?
Question:I need to screw into my cinder block walls. What is the best tool? I am only looking to use screws and want to stick with Lowe's, preferably under $50.
I was checking out this item at Lowe's, but not sure if this would do the job:
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pr...
Answers:
Drill hole using masonry bit and then use Red Head concrete anchors. Get em at Lowes in the fastener isle.
You'll need a special drill bit called a "masonry bit" as well as anchors.
Drill the hole in your wall with the masonry bit, get the anchor properly seated in there, and then screw the screw into the anchor.
That should hold anything up to about 15 pounds per screw.
you need a masonry bit it's like a brill bit but blunt not sharp. Drill into wall and insert a plastic anchor put the screw into anchor, for light weight items For heavy items use a masonry screw. Screw it into hole with out an anchor. (there bright blue)
you need to dril holes and put anchors i think then put the screw in the anchor
You can use either the plastic anchors or buy Tapcon masonary screws. You will also need the drill bit for the size screws you get. You just drill into the block and then drive the screw in with a phillips bit. (some come with a hex head instead of phillips) The screwgun you are looking at will not do what you want it to do. Not enough power. I am sure you can find a more powerful drill for less than $50.
You don't mention what you intend to secure to the blocks.
This website compares various fastening methods...
http://www.rd.com/content/opencontent.do...
Unless your application obviously needs something else, you should check out the "Concrete Screws", about a third of the way down the site. Lowe's has them and they will come with a special masonry bit. For best results you would want to use a Hammer-Drill, especially if you are drilling a lot of holes. If not, a regular drill should suffice.
You drill the hole for these a little deeper than the screw. Use a straw to blow the dust out of the hole. Apply the item you want to attach and screw in the Concrete Screw by hand or with a bit and your drill on low speed. I've even attached railings to stairs with these things and years later they still hold fast.
The only thing I can think of off hand would be to use wall anchors. They are made in plastic and led. You would first drill a hole in the cinderblock, insert the anchor and then just insert the screw.
Spend the money on the best you can afford... a good drill, whether electric or cordless is money well spent. Its the most versatile tool there is! If you don't use anchors your curtains will end up as rugs...
why don't you just go rent a tool for a day or half a day? the people that work at the rental store should be able to show you what and how to use it... it's usually cheaper than buying one.
If you are hanging curtains then go to home depot and get a box of drywall anchors. They look like slender cones and they have screws that will go into them. This expands them and they hold the screw tight so your curtains will be OK. They come in different colors and sizes too. Not that you will see them. The kit should also include a masonry drill bit.
A heavier duty electric drill is necessary. They have one available for $40. You will need a masonry drill bit. Be sure to drill into the block and not the morter between the blocks, it will ensure secure placement, avoid weakening the morter, and not require an anchor when place in the cinder block.
I believe they rent equipment but am not sure of the cost effectiveness to rent small items.
the item you were looking at will not do the job as a matter of fact it won't do much at all. The proper tool is a hammer drill
try to borrow one from someone if you can. you will also need plastic anchors (no anchors no hold) and a masonry bit. You can get the anchors which will come with screws for 3-5 bucks and a bit for 4-6 bucks and borrow a hammer drill for free or rent one for a couple of bucks
Tap-Cons
listen t mike p. dont need hammer drill and plastic anchors. are you sure it is cinderblock, and not concrete block. either way, my answe is still the same.
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