How Do You Drill Screws Into Concrete Wall?
Outdoor accessories such as garden hose reels and equipment racks make outdoor living more efficient, but if your home’s exterior is brick, you likely will need to install some of the attachments into the concrete mortar between bricks. You can use the same drilling techniques for attaching objects to interior concrete walls, such as those found in basements. Select the proper size carbide-tipped masonry bit based on the manufacturer’s instructions for your concrete screw fasteners. Secure the bit in a handheld drill. Place a piece of masking tape around the bit at the depth the fastener will sit in the wall. If your drill has a depth gauge, use that instead. Set the drill to the highest speed available. Hold the drill perpendicular to the concrete and begin drilling the hole to the appropriate depth. Pull the drill out of the hole every 10 seconds in order to remove dust. Blow the dust out of the hole with an air compressor or blow dryer, or vacuum the dust out of the hole. Place a fa
