nail in concrete

Attaching different items to concrete can be made quick and easy with the help of a nail. However, the hammering process must be approached with particular care and caution. Not only will the nail size you use make the insertion easier but it will also come to determine how strong the final hold is.

As  Site  venture into this project, it is important to equip yourself with the right tools. Gather a hammer, cold chisel, glasses for safety, and a dust mask. Standard nails are not suitable for use with concrete--they will break or bend upon impact with the hammer. Instead, make sure to have a masonry nail or concrete nail on hand to get the job done effectively.

Outfit yourself properly to start your project by putting on all the necessary safety equipment. Once you're secure, take your chisel and etch a space into the concrete. It must be just the right size to fit the nail without being too large or small; anything extraneous will diminish its hold or even compromise it under the pressure of driving it in.

Gripping the hammer firmly in the palm of one hand and the nail in the other, line up the nail with the pre-drilled hole. Then, swiftly and strongly tap the top of the nail with the hammer until it is fully lodged in the concrete.

Hammering the nail in shouldn't cause you any trouble; however, if it does, it's best to start from scratch. Take out the nail and use a chisel to make the hole wider before you attempt it again.

Once you have wedged the nail into the concrete, you can add whatever it is you wished to put on display. For extra assurance and extra peace of mind, hammer in an additional nail beside the former.