Things You Will Need
Concrete Screws
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Turn your drill onto its fastest setting. Faster speeds help you obtain the power necessary so you can drill into the brick.
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Drill a pilot hole. Many name-brand concrete screws come with a specially designed drill bit inside the concrete screws package. That helps ensure the pilot hole you drill is the exact size it needs to be.
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Insert the concrete screw in the pilot hole using your drill.
Masonry Anchors
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Drill a pilot hole that’s approximately the same size as your masonry anchor.
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Hammer your masonry anchor in the pilot hole you drilled. Hammer it in until the lip on the end is flush against the brick wall.
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Add a screw to the middle of the masonry anchor by drilling it in. Use only the screws designed for use with that masonry anchor, because using a screw that’s too big could damage the masonry anchor, and using a screw that’s too small may not provide the support you need.
The Drip Cap
- Mounting items to a brick wall requires different tools and equipment than if you wanted to mount something on drywall.
- Faster speeds help you obtain the power necessary so you can drill into the brick.
- Hammer your masonry anchor in the pilot hole you drilled.