FAQ: What To Use To Hang Pictures On Concrete Walls?

What is the best way to hang a picture on a cement wall?

No concrete hard enough with a standard Hammer Drill with a masonry bit. Just drill a hole, then use one of those cheap plastic wall anchors. With the plastic anchor in place, you now have a screw-friendly hole.

How do you attach something to concrete without drilling?

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.

Does Command Strips work on concrete walls?

Command strips can only be applied to smooth surfaces. Avoid adhering them to brick walls, textured wallpaper, concrete or timber. Strips work best on clean, smooth surfaces, so wipe the wall with isopropyl rubbing alcohol (methylated spirits) first.

How do you hang things on a cinder block wall without drilling?

Self-Adhesive Hooks



Self-adhesive hangers are foam-backed devices that stick to a wall by peeling off the back protective coating to reveal the adhesive. They come in a variety of types: tiny hooks, picture hangers, broom hooks, utility hooks. The thin foam backing helps the hooks stick to the cinder block.

How do you hang things on a brick wall?

4 Tested Ways to Hang Things on a Brick Wall – No Drill

1. Double-sided tape can be used to hold items on a brick wall.
2. Brick Clips that grip onto the brick will secure items onto a brick wall.
3. Brick Clips that, hold in the mortar space between the bricks.
4. Hammer in brick hooks that advertise no drilling can be hammered into the bricks.

Can I hammer a nail into concrete?

Concrete nails are made of hardened steel and have fluted shafts that help them sink into the concrete. Even with this heavier hammer, you will need to drill pilot holes for the nails. This is best done with a hammer drill and a masonry bit that is the same diameter or slightly smaller than the nails you’re using.

Can you hammer a nail into a brick wall?

There are many reasons why you may want to insert a nail into a brick wall. The nail can be used to hang a picture or to secure decorations, such as Christmas lights. Using a hammer to pound the nail into the brick is not an option because the nail will chip the brick and will not hold.

What glue will stick to concrete?

SAKRETE Concrete Glue is a liquid latex bonding adhesive for bonding new concrete, mortar or gypsum plaster to existing surfaces.

Does Liquid Nails adhere to concrete?

Liquid Nails is a high strength multi-purpose construction adhesive suitable for bonding timber, plasterboard, MDF, particleboard, masonry, concrete, tiles & ceramics, metals, plastics*, rubber and glass.

Why do command strips not work?

How Humid Is It? Unfortunately, adhesive products like Command strips just don’t work as well in hot, humid locations (around 80% humidity or more). If you live in a very humid area and want to hang Command strips in your house, you might be able to make it work if you have a dehumidifier.

How do you hang something heavy on a concrete wall?

Shelving brackets and hooks that are constructed of strong steel mean little if the anchor which fastens them to the concrete wall is too weak to bear the weight. Installing strike anchors that expand inside the concrete is one of the best ways to secure heavy things on concrete walls.

How do you hang things on brick without drilling?

A: Devices called brick clips or brick hangers allow people to hang pictures, mirrors and other objects on walls without drilling into the brick. Two examples are Brick Clips by a company called Tuopu (10 for $14.99 on Amazon) and OOK Brick Hangers (two for $2.48 at Home Depot).