You need to make certain when using mortar nails that your nails are long enough to penetrate through your wood and at least inch into the concrete.
Mounting wood to concrete wall.
Fastening wood quickly and securely to concrete is a simple job with this method from my contractor s bag o tricks.
Use a countersink drill bit for this step.
To use it load a special gun nail and a 22 caliber gun shell into the barrel.
Mark where you will drill in.
This method is only effective when you are attaching wood to concrete blocks or a concrete black wall.
Step 2 apply.
Standard nails will not work on concrete but some nails are made specifically for nailing wood to concrete.
Step 1 select nails.
Countersink the wood enough for the top of the concrete screw to be below the surface of the wood.
Align the concrete with the wood block.
The fastest and easiest way to attach most wood parts to concrete is to use a powder actuated gun.
Using hammer set concrete fasteners.
How to connect wood to concrete method 1 of 3.
Pre drill holes into the wood for the concrete screws.
Press the nose against the workpiece pull the trigger and the shell will drive the fastener directly into the concrete.
If you are willing to make holes in the concrete but do not want to buy the particular drill bit needed then the simplest solution is to get nails for your project.