Helpful Do-It-Yourself Articles from our Concrete Fastener Specialists
The experts at Concrete Fasteners have top-notch expertise in industrial and residential concrete applications. Home improvement and anchoring projects can quickly and easily be completed by doing research and using high quality concrete fasteners. The articles below offer helpful information and step by step instruction on how to complete a number of home improvements. Learn how to anchor a flat TV to a brick fireplace, how to securely fasten furring strips to renovate a room, and much more. Take a look at the articles below for more Do-It-Yourself project information.
How to Tell the Best from the Rest
When people have a need for concrete fasteners, Concrete Fasteners is an ideal source. We carry huge quantities of high quality, American made, ThunderStud brand wedge anchors and Tapcon brand concrete screws and a variety of other concrete anchors...
Fine Points on Selecting and Installing Wedge Anchors
Wedge anchors are widely used for securing all sorts of things to concrete. Available from numerous manufacturers, they all operate on a common principle and are simple and easy to use...
How to Fasten Furring Strips to Concrete, Brick or Block
One major aspect of renovating or adding space to one's home is the need or desire to cover brick, concrete, or block walls. This will improve the look and feel of the space as well as prepare it for further decorating and intended uses...
How to Anchor a Flat TV to a Brick Fireplace
It seems like everyone has a modern flat screen TV these days. Whether mounted on a wall, displayed on a TV stand or installed above a fireplace, these televisions can add real ambiance and décor to any room in your home...
How to Attach Sill Plates to Concrete Foundations
Large projects such as home additions, new garages or adding a patio can also be completed without hiring a professional. When building a new structure, it is critical to securely fasten it to the foundation or slab with the use of a sill plate...
How to Anchor Pallet Racks to Concrete
In today's industrial settings, warehouses must be able to store a large amount of inventory. A major concern is storing this inventory using a cost-effective and safe method. A pallet rack, or pallet racking, is designed to better utilize floor space...
Concrete Wedge Anchors & Their Many Uses
"Wedge anchor" is a generic term for a type of anchor used to fasten a variety of materials to concrete. Some companies have different brand names for their wedge anchors such as Kwik Bolt, Power Stud...
Concrete Screws, Uses & Important Information
Every home improvement and construction project requires different types of equipment, tools and precautionary measures. It is important to use the correct type of concrete screw...
How to Anchor Concrete Fasteners to a Block Wall
In many construction applications, concrete anchors must be fastened to a concrete block to hold a fixture or item of some kind. When installing these concrete anchors, special care must be taken to ensure safe and proper fastening...
Concrete Anchors That Should Only Be Used in Solid Concrete
The terms "concrete anchor" and "concrete fastener" are generally used interchangeably although by defnition, they are not the same. A concrete anchor will work better in some applications while at other times, concrete fasteners should be used to complete the job. Before starting any project...
Using Tapcons & Hammer Drive Anchors to Install Conduit
When fastening a conduit strap to a concrete, brick or block wall- it is necessary to use a concrete anchor or fastener to ensure a safe installation. The most commonly used fasteners for this application are Tapcon® concrete screws and hammer drive anchors. Although any type...
Using Tapcons & Split Drive Anchors to Attach Wood Flooring to Concrete
It is still possible to enjoy the beauty of hardwood floors with a concrete slab home. When fastening the sub-floor of a wood flooring system
to a concrete slab, one simple option is the use of a concrete fastener. There are a number of different concrete fasteners that can be used for...
The Tapcon® Concrete Screw
Tapcon® is a popular brand name for concrete screws. The Tapcon® was patented in 1976 by ITW Buildex. Tapcons are the first and original screws designed to tap threads into concrete, brick or block base material....
How to Drill a Hole in Concrete
Drilling a hole in concrete is a common activity for professional contractors as well as Do-It-Yourselfers and is one that needs to be done correctly and safely. There are a couple of situations when a hole would need to be drilled in concrete. These situations include...
Fastening Electrical Junction Boxes to Concrete, Brick or Block
Electrical junction boxes are metal or plastic enclosures in which electric wires meet and join together. The most common junction boxes measure 2-1/2” to 3-1/2” deep and are used according to the number of wires being joined..
How to Fasten a Winch to Concrete
A winch is a stationary mechanical device which is either hand powered or machine powered and is used to wind up (pull) or wind out (let out) a cable or rope. In order to work properly, a winch must be fastened down securely to a base material. If a winch needs to be fastened to concrete...
How to Fasten Door Frames to Concrete, Brick or Block
When placing a door in an opening, these doors must be fastened to the base material that is present in this location. Most frequently, this material will be concrete, brick or block and will require the use of special concrete fasteners. Door frames may range...
How to Fasten Light Fixtures to Concrete
Light fixtures sometimes need to be fastened to concrete in both outdoor and indoor applications. Installation may be needed in a home or commercial building. The weight of the light fixture will determine the diameter of concrete anchor that needs to be used. The configuration...
How to Fasten Light Fixtures to Brick
Sometimes a light fixture needs to be fastened to a brick wall in an indoor or outdoor application. There are three basic considerations that need to be taken into account before attempting to fasten a lighting fixture to brick. These include: the weight of the fixture, the mounting plate...
Definitions for Concrete Fastener Terminology
When working with concrete fasteners and anchors, it is important to understand the terminology used. Understanding the terms used in the installation of these anchors will help you correctly and safely install the concrete fasteners...
Concrete and Masonry Fasteners
Concrete, brick and block have special fasteners that are used for fastening items or fixtures to each base material. All the different types of fasteners that are designed for use in concrete and masonry are simple to use and easy to work with...
Information About Fastening to Concrete
Concrete fastening is the process of fastening an object to concrete, brick or block base material. The type of fastener that should be used in any specific application and the drilling of the hole in the concrete are both important aspects of concrete fastening...
How to Remove Concrete Fasteners
Concrete fasteners are designed to remain fixed in base material once they are set. Concrete and masonry fasteners are unique. They are placed into a drilled hole in concrete, brick or block. Once set, it is not possible to remove them without damaging the base...
How to Fasten a Bench to Concrete, Brick or Block Base Material
When a bench must be fastened to concrete, brick or block, there are a number of different considerations to take into accoount before starting the job. These critical decision include: selection of the proper type of anchor, anchor material as well as the diameter...