Contents
- 1 How do you hang things on a concrete block wall?
- 2 Can you hide wires in concrete wall?
- 3 Can you cement over electric cables?
- 4 How do you secure a brick electrical box?
- 5 How do you run wires through a brick wall?
- 6 How do you hang things on a concrete wall without drilling holes?
- 7 How do you hang a shelf on a cinder block wall without drilling?
- 8 Can you use a junction box to extend wiring?
- 9 Do electrical boxes have to be flush with drywall?
- 10 Should I use metal or plastic electrical boxes?
How do you hang things on a concrete block wall?
Mounting putty is a sticky, clay-like material that comes in sticks or cubes. It’s rolled into balls by hand and used a substitute for pushpins or tacks. Mounting putty is especially good for cinder block walls because it is thick enough to fill in cinder block’s bumpy surface.
Can you hide wires in concrete wall?
The best way to hide cables is to use TV cord covers and then later paint it with the wall colour. You can also go for a console table to hide wires.
Can you cement over electric cables?
yes it’s fine, the one you have to watch out for is polystyrene (insulation board or beads) also known as EPS or XPS as it pulls the plasticiser from the cable.
How do you secure a brick electrical box?
Mix a small amount of brick mortar with water. Then use a putty knife to apply mortar around the opening in the brick wall. Press the new electrical box flush into the hole in the wall. Screw the fixture mounting plate to the electrical box.
How do you run wires through a brick wall?
Install a 1-inch masonry bit on a power drill. Some drill chucks use a key to loosen and tighten, and others operate by hand. Use an electric drill that plugs into a wall outlet to give you the power you need to drill through the brick.
How do you hang things on a concrete wall without drilling holes?
A simple fix might include an adhesive or adhesive-baked hook, while there are other fasteners like hard wall hooks and masonry nails. Powder-actuated fasteners and concrete nail guns are useful for supporting frames and providing a much greater hold.
How do you hang a shelf on a cinder block wall without drilling?
There are no alternative options to hang a shelf on a concrete wall without drilling. Sure double sided tape works for a while for a very light load, and there is always epoxy that will hold a bracket. But epoxy will cause more damage to the wall than a screw hole if it ever needs to be removed.
Can you use a junction box to extend wiring?
If you do need to extend the wires, yes, a junction box would be needed. It must remain accessible.
Do electrical boxes have to be flush with drywall?
The front edge of the box must be flush with the finished wall surface, usually 1/2-inch-thick drywall. You can use a scrap of drywall to position the box.
Should I use metal or plastic electrical boxes?
In general, he recommends plastic boxes for switches and receptacles and metal boxes for light fixtures. Metal boxes are required when the existing wiring in the home is metal clad cable and must be bonded to the ground wire.