I need to hang a shelf

Painter Pete, I just use my hands – takes out all ambiguity.   Regards, Dave the Decorator. Not to self – never hire Handyman Joe (or at least check out online forums to see whattype of advice he’s getting for my jobs, LOL) As to the actual question: i’ll second the tapcon vote. comes with the masonry bit sized properly to the screw, and if you don’t have a hammer drill – it’ll still work for you but the bit will be toast in short order. depending on the fastening method you’re using, you could use the tapcon screws with washers to fasten a wooden header or full backing board, and then build off of that, or you can attach individual shel supports directly with the tapcon screws.

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in Handymen and Odd Jobs 11 years and 11 months ago

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handymanjoes | 11 years and 11 months ago

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http://cdn.brownstoner.com/519f65b060c7a-.jpg

I need to hang a shelf but it’s on an outer wall that is plaster over concrete, the drill bit stops about 1/2 of an inch into the wall and nails bend there as well.

dnk | 11 years and 11 months ago

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What about one of those blue Tapcon anchor/screws?   You can often buy them with packaged with the proper-sized masonry bit which will take care of your concrete problem.

Master Plvmber | 11 years and 11 months ago

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I don’t understand. You’re “Handyman Joe” and you’re on Brownstoner asking how to drive a nail into concrete?

BobMarvin | 11 years and 11 months ago

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I’d suggest using a masonry bit and  long lead anchors that go through the plaster well into the concrete. You may need something more powerful than a small cordless drill to do this.

juanus_superbus | 11 years and 11 months ago

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Hammer drill and lead anchor.  Problem solved.