How to Nail a Furring Strip to a Cinder Block
- 1). Mark the cinder block wall every 16 inches vertically and then every 16 inches horizontally to form a grid pattern. Use chalk to draw the lines and a straight edge as a guide.
- 2). Place the first furring strip over a vertical line.
- 3). Drill pilot holes, slightly smaller than the masonry anchor, through the furring strip into the cinder block with a power drill equipped with a masonry drill bit. Drill pilot holes every 16 inches down the length of the furring strip.
- 4). Place a masonry hammer-set anchor over the pilot hole and strike with a hammer to drive the anchor through the furring strip, into the cinder block. A masonry hammer-set anchor is made of metal; striking it with a hammer forces it into the cinder block and the anchor will then expand creating a tight, strong fit.
- 5). Continue to drill pilot holes through furring strips into the cinder block and anchoring them to the wall until furring strips cover all vertical lines.
- 6). Cut furring strips to fit horizontally between the vertical furring strips with a saw.
- 7). Place horizontal furring strips on the chalk lines, drill pilot holes and secure in place with anchors.
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