Drilling Into Concrete Block Wall

Then drill a shallow pilot hole using a low speed or short bursts.

Drilling into concrete block wall.

Next turn on the drill s hammer function and start drilling applying firm but not forceful. Diameter screws are plenty strong for most home tasks like installing furring strips screwing down walls to concrete floors and attaching hardware to block or brick. Don t let a concrete wall or floor stop you from completing your project. When the bit encounters aggregate the bit drags even more.

To drill into concrete use a hammer drill with a carbide tipped masonry bit. In this video i will show you how to drill into brick concrete and cement with a drill and also how to attach fix mount or anchor into a brick concrete or. That durability can be quite the obstacle however for homeowners trying to mount an art installation on a concrete feature wall drill a hole to set a fence post at the end of the driveway or. This is a video of me using tapcon concrete screws.

Once you have the right drill and drill bit mark the spot on the concrete you want to drill through. And since they re a little cheaper and the smaller hole is easier to drill the 3 16 in. I secured the first 2x4 to the cin. Drilling into concrete is tough because concrete is solid hard and has installed aggregate stones that can be obstacles to the drill bit.

Drilling can instantly dull drill bits. This guide reviews how to drill into concrete safely and effectively. I wanted to secure two pieces of wood to the cinderblock in my garage.