Place a level on the top edge of the board to ensure it s level.
Pegboard installation on concrete wall.
Pegboard is a staple in garages and workshops everywhere but how do you mount it on a concrete wall.
We ll show you how.
Replace the board and insert screws through the board into the anchors.
Keep in mind that my basement is unfinished so the ceiling of the basement is the floor joists.
And screw the 1 x 2 x 5 boards into the floor joists right up against the cement block wall.
Tighten the screws snug but don t over drive and break the pegboard.
I can t believe i m the only one who wants to hang a pegboard without drilling into cinder block.
Using a jigsaw circular saw or table saw trim the board to the dimensions desired then screw it onto the furring strips.
Then remove the screws and set them aside.
Set the pegboard aside and insert drywall anchors in the holes.
Tighten the screws until the board is snug against the wall.
Take down the board and insert masonry wall anchors into the holes.
Take a level and place it on the top of the board in order to make sure that it is straight.
After that take the drill machine and make holes according to the measurements.
If you re installing an expanse of pegboard screw in one panel at a.
Drive screws through pegboard and furring strips at all four corners aligned with the studs to leave marks for pilot holes.
Screw the pegboard into the furring strips using 3 4 inch screws with washers.
Use some cobra parawedge concrete anchors or equivalent to fasten a couple 2x4 s where you want to put the pegboard then screw the pegboard to the boards.
Just be sure to use enough anchors to rate 4x s the weight of your tools as an industry standard.
Repeat with remaining furring strips to secure the pegboard to the wall.
Screw the pegboard in at regular intervals such as six inches apart in a horizontal line.
Pegboard into concrete wall control pegboard panels can be installed into concrete or on a concrete block wall although we do not provide mounting hardware for concrete installations.
Normal drywall or wood screws will work however the large washer head of lathe screws will help prevent tear through when mounting heavy items.
So i had to come up with my own way.
Drill holes through the board and into the cinder blocks at 1 foot intervals.