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Posted by jloomis on March 11, 2008, 12:33 pm
Tapcon Screws are the best. Use the proper drill bit that is just under
the thread size. Sometimes you have to work the screws in and
out.......Then final tight.....
1/4 " are great.............
jloomis
>I want to mount a PT 2 x 4 to a cinder block wall in my basement, in
>order to build some shelves.
>
> What is the best way to do this ? These shelves may hold a max of 100
> lbs.
>
> I have seen those lead "sleeves" which I suppose you screw lag bolts into.
> Is that the best method ?
>
> Are there other products which are easier to use ?
>
> I do have some mortor bits, so I am guessing that I can drill into this
> wall ok. I don't think it is poured solid at this place in the wall.
>
> Thanks for any tips.
>
> James
>
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Posted by Heathcliff on March 11, 2008, 1:52 pm
> I want to mount a PT 2 x 4 to a cinder block wall in my basement, in
> order to build some shelves.
>
> What is the best way to do this ? These shelves may hold a max of 100 lbs.
>
> I have seen those lead "sleeves" which I suppose you screw lag bolts into.
> Is that the best method ?
>
> Are there other products which are easier to use ?
>
> I do have some mortor bits, so I am guessing that I can drill into this wall
> ok. I don't think it is poured solid at this place in the wall.
>
> Thanks for any tips.
>
> James
Another option which may be simpler depending on your situation. If
the 2X4s will run floor to ceiling, you can just rest them on the
floor and use brackets and screws at the top to attach them to
whatever wood is available - floor joists or sill plate. (i.e., no
attachment to the block wall at all) I have put up basement shelves
this way and it worked fine. I also have used a powder-charge gun to
attach to the blocks and that worked fine too. -- H
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Posted by SteveB on March 12, 2008, 2:12 am
>I want to mount a PT 2 x 4 to a cinder block wall in my basement, in
>order to build some shelves.
>
> What is the best way to do this ? These shelves may hold a max of 100
> lbs.
>
> I have seen those lead "sleeves" which I suppose you screw lag bolts into.
> Is that the best method ?
>
> Are there other products which are easier to use ?
>
> I do have some mortor bits, so I am guessing that I can drill into this
> wall ok. I don't think it is poured solid at this place in the wall.
>
> Thanks for any tips.
>
> James
TapCons of the proper length. Easy to use, and incredible pull out
strength.
Steve
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Posted by SteveB on March 12, 2008, 2:15 am
>I want to mount a PT 2 x 4 to a cinder block wall in my basement, in
>order to build some shelves.
>
> What is the best way to do this ? These shelves may hold a max of 100
> lbs.
>
> I have seen those lead "sleeves" which I suppose you screw lag bolts into.
> Is that the best method ?
>
> Are there other products which are easier to use ?
>
> I do have some mortor bits, so I am guessing that I can drill into this
> wall ok. I don't think it is poured solid at this place in the wall.
>
> Thanks for any tips.
>
> James
I answered TapCons because you said it was solid concrete. In that case,
TapCons would be the thing. BUT, if you have grouted cinderblock, use
sleeve anchors. These are anchors that hold in soft masonry such as
cinderblock and grouted cinderblock. Just look for the particular fastener
labeled "sleeve anchor" and allow for the thickness of the board, and 2"
penetration into the block, which would be 4" for a good fastener.
Steve
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Posted by James on March 12, 2008, 6:40 am
Steve, and others:
It looks like Tapcons are ideal, if I have a solid wall. Yes , it is a
cinder block wall. But, I have looked closely in my basement, and I can see
concrete spillover at the top of the wall. So now, I think it has been
poured solid. This cabin was built over 30 years ago, and I have forgotten
some of the details.
I think that my best bet is to "assume" that this block wall was poured
with concrete for reinforcement, and initially try drilling and using the
Tapcon screws. If I see that it is not solid where I drill, then I could go
with some type of toggle/ molly bolt, or the sleeve anchor, right ?
Thanks to Steve and to all others for the very nice comments and advice !!
I have learned a lot from this group.
James
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