how to drill and anchor into brick, concrete and cement

[@keveen2]

Excellent. Just what I needed to know. Never put a cabinet on a wall in my life. Here goes! Didn't know about that new concrete fixing screw.

[@maureenamos5240]

Great comprehensive instructions. Thank you from an old gal.

[@billshowto]

You’re very welcome 👍

[@nursep18]

How did we survive before these videos? Thank you. Im going out to buy a drill.

[@hollygolightly8048]

No kidding. I've learned to fix my washer, dryer, screen door, etc. Without KZbin, I'd be out a lot of money needlessly. :-)

[@TheJosephayal]

Sniff sniff

[@Sheilawyer]

We struggled!

[@DarrenGeyer]

What an awesome bloke!

[@billshowto]

Thanks mate 👍

[@dgralow]

Thanks a lot. Good video. I just wonder what the missus thinks about all the random holes drilled into walls around the house.

[@Gazzapa57]

Great video Bill - One Question - I want to drill into the wall to fit a 40mm Wall Plug - Is there a way to drill 40mm into the wall and no more - how do you measure and get the depth just right of the hole ?

[@billshowto]

Hi, generally it’s not a big issue if you drill slightly deeper than the wall plug as most walls will be hollow in the middle ( eg; bricks, cinder blocks ect..). If you did want to drill exactly 40mm you could measure the drill bit from the tip and mark it at 40mm with some sticky tape. That way you drill up the the tape and stop there. Hope that helps 👍👍

[@Gazzapa57]

@@billshowto Thanks for the tip - Love your channel

[@NutelloNutelloNEIL]

Does your drill bit have to be smaller than your ramset anchor screw when you drill into the brick? I am trying to put a hot water cage up?

[@billshowto]

Hi it should be the same size. If you are unsure drill the hole slightly smaller and try it first. You can always make the hole bigger but not smaller 👍👍

[@alanhowitzer]

How about how to drill and anchor into steel?

[@julialeslie5084]

A brilliant video on the topic. This is the only video I've seen so far where the difference between drill types is explained, and where the insertion AND removal of the anchors is shown. Great job and cheers! :D

[@julialeslie5084]

Update: Just drilled into my concrete wall and put in my anchor! :D The first anchor attempt did not go according to plan, but that's where the latter part of this video came in handy xD

[@jodijavens2448]

I couldn’t agree more!

[@JohnHenrySheridan]

Thanks Bill !

[@sheenascott5405]

My first drill was delivered only yesterday and this taught me basically everything I needed to know in order to mount my TV. Thank you so much for this video ☺️

[@CH-we9fv]

His wife is gonna come out yelling, "why are you putting unnecessary holes in my walls!"

[@rajna1731]

Thanks this is totally what I needed being new to drilling 💜

[@matn7743]

G'day Bill. Great video. With the dyna-bolt, if possible, you can drill the hole slightly deeper than the bolt is, so if you do have to remove what you fitted later on, instead of grinding it off you just tap it further into the hold and fill over it. This has been helpful fitting my gun safe in rentals. Cheers.

[@jodijavens2448]

Excellent tip Mat N!!! I can now use the Dyna-bolts I purchased and don’t have to worry about it being permanent!!!

[@AhilMohan]

You can use pliers to retrieve the sleeve and bolt after hammering them in. Retrieve the sleeve and the bolt will follow

[@loktom4068]

Who says Ryob is no good ? I got one just like that. It go through rocks and boulders.

[@jesseallen4184]

Exactly the video I was looking for, thanks very much. I need to mount some brackets around the outside of my brick house so I can run a garden house from the back yard tap to my side undercover area.

[@daab]

legend had it that Bill's charisma charges his tools to 100% as he uses them

[@Victoriasan19]

Thank you so much. This has been the best instructional video I have seen. I am in a completely cement wall apartment and had no idea where to start. Great video!

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@Fitgirlme100]

Me too

[@five-forty3431]

Solid explanation, thank you!

[@billshowto]

Very welcome 👍

[@robertthomas6127]

In addition it is always good practice to blow the powder out of the hole after drilling as it is always essential to securing every anchor. Nothing worse than when a anchor has been placed and then does not grip due to grinding when the screw is turned in. At least I have been praticing this for decades and found it improves my success when mounting objects.

[@debi0033]

Great tutorial! Straight to the point, no extra fluff, do, don't and why.....Nice work :)

[@Cryptolorian]

What a great guy!

[@heroknaderi]

This video is super appreciative. I enjoyed watching your knowledge and taking your time explaining how these work. This is also one of my hobbies too.😉👍😇

[@JMcQuivey]

saved my bacon on this one. as a complete DIY layperson, the variety on these things always leaves me head scratching.

[@billshowto]

Glad I could help 👍

[@fc4581]

Thank you!!! I've been having trouble hanging thing on my wall. This is the best video on drilling through concrete walls.

[@mattamper694]

How do you know it's the correct drill bit?

[@lovepeace3015]

This is the best tutorial I have seen. No nonsense and straight to business.

[@billshowto]

👍👍

[@crazysithslave]

I'm drilling into brick to attach a shed panel via a bracket. Does the ramset screw type anchor screw hold just as strong as a dynabolt??? I'm a bit worried the screw might pull out brining bits of brick with it...??? Thanks for your help

[@billshowto]

They all have different weight ratings. Choose one that will be suitable for your application 👍

[@IshhhNothing]

So what are the 2 anchors that u showed first, what is it called?. The Orange and white one

[@abdullahchammas9198]

Hey mate, could you please make a video on how to repair the hole once the anchors is removed

[@kookia213]

been looking for this kind of video. top class. thank you.!

[@motorhead3153]

This should hopefully stop my shelves in the garage falling on the car

[@jairofrancoenamorado]

Very helpful even now in 2020 during this pandemic. The wife has me doing all kinds of things around the house. Good on you!

[@kendriennebrown5435]

minds don't go that fast, what am I doing wrong. It's takes all day just to do one.

[@Antzzz_Manzzz]

Thank you ...good demonstration 👍🏼

[@justpassingthruuu]

good no-nonsense practical!

[@markjames1260]

I can't believe hardly any of these videos on concrete screws doesn't mention the drill bit creating the pilot hole has to be a size smaller than the screw. If you use a 1/4" drill bit with a 1/4" screw, it ends of being loose. If you use a 5/16 screw, you need to use a 1/4 concrete drill bit.

[@monicaalbie]

fantasic video, thank you so much, everything I have been looking for in such as straight forward manner.

[@karenbegley1829]

Excellent! The examples, video and explanation are all extremely well done!

[@billshowto]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@all4godify]

He makes it look so easy. Took me hours to drill through my wall.

[@frezzingaces]

Do I need to check for electricals before drilling into brick / concrete? I'm putting some shelves in an apartment and I just really don't know how the wall is setup on the inside. Is wiring ever run like inside a hollow brick or cinderblock? I know there's detector tools, but do they really work through hard solid materials?

[@jondoyle44]

Good video thanks, but I thought that the screw look like a Pozi head not a Philips...

[@allen7900]

This is the video I’ve been looking for, thank you so much. Now I’m off to hang my tv mount and tv.

[@wangandrew607]

Thanks, clear video and instructions. I was struggling how to drill into brick and fasten my fence post there.

[@franciscogomezastua4155]

How are you holding the camera?

[@MrPeradjokic]

God bless you brother! After all videos, explaining everything but nothing, your video came in like a sign from heaven. Thank you!

[@FormerlyKnownAsAndrew]

Thanks! This was helpful.

[@darattaqwa]

Another excellent video, learnt so much from you

[@shadowracer789]

Excellent video. Thankyou exactly what i was looking for

[@hyperspace2752]

Straight to the point , clearly explained and super informational. Thank you so much. Now I can put a mirror in my bathroom

[@dulleworks]

Hey Bill Great video,,, What would you recommend for space between door panel Retouching wood to brick,,,,,, When I drill thru wood I have about 1 1/2 of space till I hit the brick

[@theroadking547]

Good video

[@Ressy66]

Hey Bill, Bunnings have ramset ankascrews, and tapcon ankascrews which seem to be in 2 USA sizes only, pkt of 10 of US ones 10 bux, 10 of other types 26 bux... WTH? whats the difference apart from the price?

[@miabopify]

Thanks for a brilliant video. How do you make sure you don’t drill into the mortar? Is it just hit and miss? I need to mount a TV onto a brick wall where I can’t see the bricks. Also how not to hit electrical wires in a double brick wall. Thanks again!!

[@janetmarin4844]

Thank you this video just solved my problem, put the drill on hammer mode and wow what a difference!!!!

[@r.manolo261]

Best instructor ever, so clear and fast love it, thanks man you are the best

[@Kryojenix]

Are Kango drill bits really made in Germany??? I literally saw one yesterday (and took a pic) - where the box had a Made in Germany label with the German flag near the top of the front of the box, and near the bottom on the exact same side, it said Made in PRC ... i.e. People's Republic of China.

[@lilianyapp1020]

Thank you for this video. I learned something new today. Looks like it wasn't a wasted investment in buying a new drill.

[@Schweigwest]

Great tutorial. Thanks for posting!

[@Jennyfromtheshop]

Helpful, thank you!

[@Nacee082]

You are literally THE BEST. I love how you explain things.

[@martintaylor570]

Mate, this was super helpful for someone just getting into DIY - great stuff!

[@maureenamos7868]

Great video. Thank you. From Swansea. Could you make a video showing how to repair the holes left in bricks and mortar please?

[@anwarrashid9387]

How to build a stud wall so you can install gyprock on top thanks Billy jeans

[@billshowto]

Once my shoulder has recovered I will do this for you 👍

[@mhussainca2023]

I saw you had two drills DeWalt and Ryoal - I understand for different purposes. For home use can I use just one drill? I do have concrete to drill as well. Alos does Ryoal have a Dewalt type drill purpose.

[@rajeetnakarmi5128]

i need to hang metal rack on wall which is quite heavy (35 kg approx), which wall plug or anchor should I use ?

[@goofyrambo2173]

I don't know how much drill I should insert inside the wall, what if I insert it 1 cm more than it should be inserted Or if I have to insert that plastic caps inside the wall and it takes a little more space. What's the measurements for that? I have a drill machine just bought it and it has a ruler on side but still doing holes with assumptions. How to do it perfectly like you did? You didn't mention how much deep the bits should go in the wall.

[@BassGuitarLife]

Straight to the point. No mucking around. Another great vid. Thanks

[@jcfpv3454]

Setup by my employer worry everyday I will die from silicosis from drilling into concrete the dust is fatal with no hope get your loved ones away from construction.

[@jcfpv3454]

Setup by my employer worry everyday I will die from silicosis from dry drilling into concrete without a mask the dust is fatal with no hope get your loved ones away from construction

[@evarkf5303]

How to choose the proper size?? Depths? Beginners like me don’t know anything 😮😮

[@On2adventure]

What size hammer drill bit would you use for a SG 17 expansion screw?

[@ScrewballMcAdams]

Exactly the info I was looking for. Thanks, Bill!

[@billshowto]

No problem 👍👍👍

[@piranhascot]

love this video

[@a_a_photography]

Thanks for the guide.!

[@DanielOliveira-rc9rz]

Hi, can you please show us how to check for pipes and electrical wires on brick and concrete wall. Thank you in advance.

[@alexia4717]

If you want to refix the screws to the same hole would you fill it and then re screw them? What would you fill it with?

[@Lcbo123]

Perfect, thanks a bunch!

[@smaug.the.stupendous]

What about ceiling? I image it needs to super secure for heavy stuff such as fan.

[@sgiauque]

Super video

[@snipeowned]

You’re a legend mate, thanks

[@DanesinTexas]

Great vid👍 I’m planning on mounting pull-up bars on brick wall for CrossFit. Would u recommend dyna bolt or ankascrews for that? What length? Thanks again 👊

[@chizz12]

I was actually wondering the same thing 😂 plan on getting the rogue hammer pull up bar and mounting it in cement wall in my room! Lmk how you mounted yours pls!

[@DanesinTexas]

Chizzy 89 I ended up not doing the brick wall after all...I couldn’t get any good answers and couldn’t take the chance. Cement wall I would do for sure, seems like a lot of anchors are made for cement but not brick. I did end up attaching two rogue jammer pull-ups bars to a 5 inch thick wooden beam using 6 inch bolts. Works awesome.

[@chizz12]

Fuzzy Flower hmm I want to mount on my cement wall(pretty sure it’s cement lol) do you recommending just mounting it on the cement itself or mounting a thick piece of wood and then mounting the pull up bar to it that way?

[@chizz12]

Fuzzy Flower kind of an extreme novice when it comes to this stuff lol don’t want to mount it and I come falling off haha

[@DanesinTexas]

@@chizz12 Yea, Ive read a lot of people tried to attach to cement wall and the bar came loose, that would really suck. There is a video (you may have seen it already) "Tutorial: How to install a pull up bar on the wall" It looks like a cement wall they are doing that on. Check it out...of course they make it look easy right :) Unfortunately, I have never done it, so I am not much help! If you end up trying, please lmk how it went. Thanks a lot.

[@dalepete2854]

The Ramset screw is not all that new been using tapcon screws for years and it depends on how much what ever you are hanging weighs on what set you use also you need to be careful with the ramset / tapcon easy to strip out the holes

[@chetanjiva8874]

haha, a set pair of pliers. Something that makes sense to say.

[@jamesfitzgerald6216]

Great video. On point the whole way.

[@abdulqaadir6510]

Bill do you have a video on how to avoid electrical cables and pipes in a brick wall house? Thanks

[@Cierra1049]

Thank you for explaining in a beginner friendly way 😊

[@TheNotedHero]

Legend.

[@stevechu8300]

Excellent

[@OShackHennessy]

What a great video, thank you

[@shaw8e.]

Dude your voice sounds like call of duty when there is a nuke about to happen .

[@highenergy6718]

Why do Masons drill holes in the brick walls ,is it a form of process for later repairs?

[@Cryptolorian]

A quick question whilst I'm here, I drilled 4 holes into an internal solid wall for shelf brackets, but the holes are a bit off even though I marked it correctly. I now need to drill another 4 holes slightly higher and to the left. How far apart do the holes need to be from the first set of holes to avoid weakening the new drilled holes? Also, any advice for drilling holes accurately without the drill bit wondering off? I'm thinking off using a much smaller drill bit first and then working my way upto the 8mm bit that I need. Thank you kindly.

[@hoodedraider]

Smaller drill should do the trick! It stops it from wandering.

[@Cryptolorian]

@@hoodedraider I did exactly that, started off from a 3mm bit and then 5 then 7 and finally the 8. It worked and the shelf is now up and doing its job! Thanks for the reply. Cheers

[@antwaynetube]

Thanks

[@DCUPtoejuice]

without hammer drill impossible. With hammer drill too easy.

[@royalchaldkenya]

Am a proud new subscriber for sure feeling like getting my drill asap lol

[@joanv8190]

Good video but it's a pity U didn't tell the brand an power of the tools used

[@mreverybody1150]

One of the best videos on how to drill and anchor into brick, that Ive ever seen!

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@benpaci8561]

You actually can remove dyna bolts or sleeve anchors and even use them again if you wish.

[@fainjoe]

If you have a tip on how, share it please.

[@hanwin651]

Thanks a lot . This is what I am looking for with clear instruction!

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@oli77baba]

Is the pilot hole drill bit the same size for the ankascrew?

[@SWEENEY561]

Best anchor bolts for putting in Concrete for steel fence post Anchors