Use a level to plumb the panel before installing additional sections.
How to attach planks to concrete wall.
Each anchor consists of an unthreaded pin set into a metal sleeve.
The cut nail has a square tapered shape with a square tip.
I am not interested in building a deck.
The tongue and groove edges of the panels connect to provide a.
You can use standard 2 x 4 boards and strong adhesive to create a wooden framework to which you can easily attach your paneling.
Add the correct ratio of dry thinset mortar and water in a bucket following the manufacturer s mixing instructions.
Pre drill holes into the wood for the concrete screws.
For attaching something relatively light to concrete it s hard to beat the speed and ease of hammer set anchors.
Position the panel next to the wall and press it into place.
If you are covering a very large wall with concrete boards mix thinset in.
The easiest approach is simply to nail the wood to the concrete.
I have decided that once the concrete patio is finished i will buy deck planks of either wood or composite and then attach those planks directly onto the concrete so that the patio surface will become wood and easy on the feet.
Countersink the wood enough for the top of the concrete screw to be below the surface of the wood.
The following is a breakdown of the pros and cons of four versatile fasteners most often used for attaching wood to concrete.
An alternative to gluing your paneling directly to the walls is to glue wooden studs to the walls and then attach the paneling to the studs.