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