Buy a set of universal wall plugs if your item weighs less than 15 lbs.
Using wall plugs in concrete.
The 2x4 is 1 1 2 thick.
Jonniejoejonson 28 jun 2020.
Drill a hole in the wall for each anchor.
The point of the concrete screws is they just need a pilot hole and don t need a wall plug.
Insert the plug into the pilot hole.
If it does the universal version is likely to work well.
Thanks to any responders.
Using your fingers push the wall plug into the pilot hole.
I provide a wall plug colour chart for quick iden.
In this video i show how to use wall plugs and how to select the right size wall plug screw and drill bit.
Masonry and concrete anchor types are considered light duty medium duty or heavy duty based on how much weight they can support.
Tap the plastic anchor into the hole.
However because the breeze block is quite soft it works much better with wall plugs.
Adding the 1 1 2 of the 2x4 plus a minimum of 1 embedment 2 1 2.
If possible purchase wall plug and screw combos to ensure they will fit.
Use an electric drill for concrete or wood walls and a drill or an awl for drywall.
Stop once the head of the wall plug is flush against the wall.
A 2x4 needs to be fastened to concrete.
If the wall plugs and screws are sold separately test the screws by inserting them inside the plug.
Concrete concrete block mortar brick tile and stone.
It should fit snugly but drive in easily with a hammer.
Drill a pilot hole at the proper location with a hammer drill and masonry bit to the depth your screw will penetrate.
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.
The usual method is to drill a hole of the correct size and then insert a plastic wall plug to screw into.
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.
This would be the minimum length of screw that can be used.