How to hang on solid wall

This step-by-step guide provides detailed information on how to complete a task.

It includes a list of tools and materials needed for the task.

Please be advised that this is only a guide and I cannot accept responsibility for any work undertaken. If you are not confident undertaking electrical work then you should have this work undertaken by a qualified electrician.

Tools and Materials

Pencil
Measuring tape
Appropriate screws (weight and size dependant)
Appropriate wall plugs (weight and size dependant), I recommend Rawlplug Uno
Drill with hammer setting
Impact driver/screwdriver
Appropriate drill bit for plasterboard (a general-purpose wood or multipurpose bit works well)

Step by Step Guide

Choose the right drill bit

Select a drill bit suitable for drilling into solid wall. Use a masonry drill bit.
Make sure the drill bit is the right diameter for the wall anchors you plan to use.

Mark the drilling spot

Once you’ve found the location where you want to drill, use a pencil to mark the spot. Double-check the placement to ensure it’s where you want it and aligned correctly.
You need to check that your markings locations are not horizontal or vertically to a plug socket as the cables maybe running behind the wall and you do want to drill through the cables. If you are horizontal or vertically to a plug socket you can unscrew the plug socket (please refer to my guide ‘How to change a plug socket to USB’ to do safely) to see which way the cables are running, if they run towards your holes you will need to move the position.

Prepare the drill

Insert masonry drill bit into your drill for hole. Make sure it’s secure and tight.
Make sure the drill is on the hammer setting or you will not get through the wall. The symbol for the hammer mode has the shape of a hammer and set to drill forward.
Please note if drilling into red brick this does stain so take necessary steps to protect carpets.

Drilling hole technique

Gently place the drill bit on the marked spot and hold the drill perpendicular to the wall. Start drilling at a slow speed to create a shallow indentation. This helps prevent the drill bit from slipping when you begin the actual drilling. Apply light pressure initially.

Drill into the solid wall

Once you have the shallow indentation, increase the speed of the drill, and apply steady pressure to start drilling into the solid wall.

Keep it straight

Ensure that the drill remains perpendicular to the wall throughout the process. This will help you drill a straight hole.

Depth of the hole

Drill to the desired depth. If you’re using wall plugs, stop drilling when the hole is deeper than the wall plug, as your screw will want to be slight longer.
Make sure you test your depth by inserting the screw you are using to ensure it goes all the way in.

Install wall plug

Insert your wall plug, you may need a hammer to tap it securely in and flush to the wall

Insert screw and test

Once wall plug is secure drill in your screw using your impact driver. Then test pulling down on the screw with what you think is the same force as the item you are hanging to ensure it will be secure.

To learn how to hang on plasterboard – click here

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