How To Hang Things On Cinder Block Walls

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.

How to hang things on 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. These hooks can support up to 25 pounds and can be pried from the wall when they are no longer needed. At the end of the year the glue pulls off easily from the wall and does not do any damage. Hold for 30 seconds and release.

It s a clever way to display smaller items such as decorative bowls small plants and mini framed photos or art. 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. For most cases 30 seconds are enough and you must release it afterward. Remove the paper lining on the back of the hook line it up straight and press the hook firmly onto the wall.

Consider using shelves that hang by ropes if you have more space for a bit of extra style. More than one strip may be required for level hanging and to distribute the weight. Cinder blocks have hollow cells and solid webbing. I used an anchor kit that includes the anchors screws and drill bit link is below.

Brick clips that hold in the mortar space between the bricks. 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. Place as many strips as you need on the back of your items. Sticking it to the wall remove the plastic covering the adhesive and press it to the wall for about 30 seconds.

The plastic hook attaches to the wall with small metal nails that pound into the wall surface with a hammer. Hammer in brick hooks that advertise no drilling can be hammered into the bricks. Brick clips that grip onto the brick will secure items onto a brick wall. If you have a lot of cinder blocked wall space consider hanging shelves like this simple one from urban outfitters for more dimension.

Clip that grips in mortar area. Attach two hook and loop sections together one for the wall and one for your stuff. Press the adhesive side of the hook to the wall for 30 seconds.