How To Hang Things On Cinder Block Walls

Brick clips that grip onto the brick will secure items onto a brick wall.

How to hang things on cinder block walls.

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. Consider using shelves that hang by ropes if you have more space for a bit of extra style. Sticking it to the wall remove the plastic covering the adhesive and press it to the wall for about 30 seconds.

Brick clips that hold in the mortar space between the bricks. Press the adhesive side of the hook to the wall for 30 seconds. Attach two hook and loop sections together one for the wall and one for your stuff. I used an anchor kit that includes the anchors screws and drill bit link is below.

Hot glue gun a low temperature hot glue gun is a great tool for getting posters banners trimmers and other classroom decorations to stick to the cinder block walls. The anchor used to hang heavy objects on a cinder block wall must grip the sides of the anchor s pilot hole tightly. Clip that grips in mortar area. Hardwall hangers are picture hooks intended specifically for difficult surfaces like concrete block and brick walls.

Place as many strips as you need on the back of your items. These hooks can support up to 25 pounds and can be pried from the wall when they are no longer needed. For most cases 30 seconds are enough and you must release it afterward. The plastic hook attaches to the wall with small metal nails that pound into the wall surface with a hammer.

Remove the paper lining on the back of the hook line it up straight and press the hook firmly onto the wall. At the end of the year the glue pulls off easily from the wall and does not do any damage. Hammer in brick hooks that advertise no drilling can be hammered into the bricks. Cinder blocks have hollow cells and solid webbing.

More than one strip may be required for level hanging and to distribute the weight. After taking off the paper lining at the back of our hook we ll need to line the hook straight and press it with enough strength as long as needed. It s a clever way to display smaller items such as decorative bowls small plants and mini framed photos or art.