How to Install Mortar Wall Anchors
Anyone who has tried to pound a nail or screw a screw directly into a mortar wall can attest that it does not work so well. If the nail or screw goes in at all, it will not stay and can easily pull out, especially after there is some weight on it. The secret is to anchor the fastener into the wall. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Electric drill with a masonry bit
- Mortar wall anchors
- Hammer
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Instructions
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Hold the drill bit end to end with the anchor to make sure they are the same diameter.
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Hold the drill at a 90-degree angle to the wall where the anchor is to be installed, and evenly drill the hole. Make sure that the drill is not slanted, because that will make the installation weaker.
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Insert the anchor into the hole and press it in by hand as far as possible.
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Tap the anchor with a hammer gently to make it flush with the wall if necessary.
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