Using Wall Plugs In Concrete

If it does the universal version is likely to work well.

Using wall plugs in concrete.

In this video i show how to use wall plugs and how to select the right size wall plug screw and drill bit. This would be the minimum length of screw that can be used. Use an electric drill for concrete or wood walls and a drill or an awl for drywall. 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. Masonry and concrete anchor types are considered light duty medium duty or heavy duty based on how much weight they can support. Concrete anchors types vary and include concrete screws hammer set anchors lag shields lead screw anchors plastic wall plugs anchor bolts and more. 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. If the wall plugs and screws are sold separately test the screws by inserting them inside the plug. I provide a wall plug colour chart for quick iden. After pushing it into the wall as far as possible with your fingers use a hammer to carefully push it in further.

Can you use wall plugs with concrete screws or are they only meant for being used with woodscrews. 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. Insert the plug into the pilot hole.

Jonniejoejonson 28 jun 2020. Adding the 1 1 2 of the 2x4 plus a minimum of 1 embedment 2 1 2. Stop once the head of the wall plug is flush against the wall. The 2x4 is 1 1 2 thick.

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. Concrete concrete block mortar brick tile and stone. Drill a hole in the wall for each anchor. The usual method is to drill a hole of the correct size and then insert a plastic wall plug to screw into.

Tap the plastic anchor into the hole. An awl has the advantage of creating less drywall dust. Thanks to any responders.