Before you start putting up the furring strips you will need to cut them all down to length.
How to attach furring strips to concrete wall.
Apply liquid nails to the first furring strip position it on the chalk line and lined up with the wall holes.
The existing furring strips done back in the 70s they used hard cut mason nails.
Drill the masonry hole 1 2 deeper than the fastener embedment.
Insert the sleeve fasteners into the holes and make sure they are secure and positioned correctly.
Clear the holes of all debris using compressed air a shop vac or wire brush.
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Start placing the first furring strip where the basement wall meets the ceiling.
Wondering what is the best way to fasten 1x2 pt furring strips to concrete block walls.
Drive the tapcon screws into the holes of furring strips with an impact driver and nut driver.
Furring is wood strips attached to a concrete wall and used as a base for nailing up wall coverings such as drywall.
As described in step 3 toenail all furring strips to the bottom plate to hold them in place.
When placing the furring strip align it horizontally so that it stretches across the wall.
Attach the first furring strip or strips to the concrete by pressing them firmly against the wall and allowing the glue to dry for a minute before letting go.
As you did with the bottom plate drill holes through your furring strips and into the wall along the line you marked on the concrete wall.
Use a hammer drill drill holes using the correct diameter carbide tipped masonry bit for the concrete screw diameter in use.
The strips will go on a 16 to 24 inches on center spacing.
Glue alone will secure furring to concrete walls but it s typically not sufficient in most instances.
Tighten all the nuts to ensure the stud is secure.
Vacuum holes of masonry dust.
The actual spacing is up to you.