Reposition the board over the pilot holes aligning the board with the marks on the floor.
How to hammer nail into concrete wall.
Be careful not to bend the nails as you drive them.
Insert concrete or masonry nails into the holes and drive them flush to the surface of the wood using a framing hammer.
These hooks can support up to 25 pounds and can be pried from the wall when they are no longer needed.
A heavy hammer will give the right amount of power and leverage behind it and create the exact force needed for the nail to penetrate the concrete.
Tip 2 the correct hammer.
Hardwall hangers are picture hooks intended specifically for difficult surfaces like concrete block and brick walls.
A mash hammer also known as a masonry hammer as a double sided hammer that s much heavier than standard hammers making it the best choice to drive nails into concrete.
Proper masonry nails or concrete nail are specifically designed to withstand the pressure of being hammered into a hard set surface.
Use at least a two pound hammer.
Remove any concrete dust then press the anchor into the hole until it is flush with the surface.
The plastic hook attaches to the wall with small metal nails that pound into the wall surface with a hammer.
Insert the concrete screw into the anchor and drive into the wall until secure.
Masonry nails should penetrate the surface of the concrete wall to a depth of 3 4 to 1 inch for a solid hold.
If necessary tap in lightly with a hammer.
Masonry nails are hardened and have grooved shafts and flat heads.