How To Hang Heavy Items On Cinder Block Walls
If the item you are hanging has a wire hanger in the back be sure to consider the slack when determining where you want it to hang.
How to hang heavy items on cinder block walls. Measure from the bottom of the object to where the wire catches. You can hang almost any cabinet on cinder block walls using concrete inserts. Test this by pulling the center of the wire tight toward the top of your object. Have expanding wings that grips interior of the wall.
I found and have tried and tested several different products for no drill applications to a brick wall surface. 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. It s a clever way to display smaller items such as decorative bowls small plants and mini framed photos or art. Anchors with heavy duty spring loaded wings hold objects against the hollow part of a cinder block and wedge style anchors hold objects against the cinder block s solid webbing.
If you have a lot of cinder blocked wall space consider hanging shelves like this simple one from urban outfitters for more dimension. Ribbed anchor masonry concrete anchors. Best for heavy duty load applications in concrete blocks and thin wall or solid concrete. Consider using shelves that hang by ropes if you have more space for a bit of extra style.
However hanging pictures on a concrete block wall is not as difficult as it might seem. Also wall grip hardwall hangers for concrete cinderblock and masonry are great for hanging things. The anchor used to hang heavy objects on a cinder block wall must grip the sides of the anchor s pilot hole tightly. Concrete block is a sturdy building material but it can present a slight design challenge when it s time to personalize a space.
With the right products or a little bit of ingenuity you can hang artwork without drilling into the wall. Mark the spot on the wall where you want the hanger to be placed. This is actually easier than hanging on stud walls because you don t need to locate and hit studs. I used it in my college dorm 25 years ago and now use them in my classroom on the cinderblock walls.
Require a pilot hole. You hammer the hanger into the wall and it puts 4 small pins into the wall that are holding a plastic hook.