Back out that bit and insert one.
How to hang heavy objects on brick walls.
Hammer in brick hooks that advertise no drilling can be hammered into the bricks.
The anchor screw looks like a regular screw and it is but it also has an extra set of raised threads that help it cut and grip into very hard material like brick or concrete.
Mark the wall with a pencil and move the stud finder approximately 16 or up to 24 to the right or left to find the next stud.
Don t hang anything on these hooks that is heavier than they are rated for.
Obtain the appropriate concrete sleeve anchors for that weight.
When you meet resistance after drilling 1 2 inch you ve hit the stud.
Place the object to be mounted on a scale to determine its weight.
Two examples are brick clips by a.
Anchor screws walldog tapcon concrete screw or screw anchor and a masonry drill bit.
Double sided tape can be used to hold items on a brick wall.
Brick clips that hold in the mortar space between the bricks.
They re typically placed on the stud line.
Heavy items such as mirrors or large pictures require extra care if they are to hang securely.
Knock on the wall when you re over a stud the sound will be a more solid thump.
How to mount heavy objects to brick.
1 mark the place on the wall where the mirror will hang using a pencil by holding up the mirror.
Determine the diameter of the sleeve anchors which should be on the box and obtain an appropriately sized masonry.
Wreaths or other lightweight items without breaking the bank.
Use adhesive hooks that are labeled heavy duty to ensure they stick well to the brick.
For those who d like to hang something on a brick wall but aren t keen on picking up a drill or paying a professional there is an alternative.
Use a stud finder which you can buy at your local hardware store.
Using a small drill bit drill into the first mark.
To screw into brick there are only two things you need.
Check for nails along your baseboard.