Tapcon concrete screw installation.
How to fur out a concrete block wall.
I recommend a decent corded hammer drill if this is a.
Using the level plumb down the wall and draw a line for reference.
With a pencil or a marker draw vertically lines from.
Personally i use tapcon brand screws to hold the strips.
Mark the cinder block wall every 16 inches vertically and then every 16 inches horizontally to form a grid pattern.
Determine spacing and location of furring strips.
Clear the holes of all debris using compressed air a shop vac or wire brush.
If the block wall is relatively plumb you can use 2x2 or 2x3 wood furring strips.
Use chalk to draw the.
Concrete helps insulate the building and keep moisture out.
How to nail a furring strip to a cinder block.
These markings will indicate where you will vertically attach your.
Pre drill the holes in the furring strips so they do not crack when.
With a pencil or a.
Place the first furring strip over a vertical line.
Tighten all the nuts to ensure the stud is secure.
The simplest way to cover a cinder block wall is by using surface bonding cement to create a concrete finish.
Now repeat this process at the top of the wall.
Insert the sleeve fasteners into the holes and make sure they are secure and positioned correctly.
Drill pilot holes slightly smaller.
If you want a colored wall but don t want to paint concrete pigment is the way to go.
It creates a smooth finished surface you can leave as is or paint.