Installing a Wall Over Cinder Block Garage

12-31-2011, 04:54 PM	#1
Boiler98 Newbie   Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 14	Installing a Wall Over Cinder Block Garage Hello all. I am interested in installing a more utilitarian wall solution in my garage, probably slat boards, over the existing cinder block. What is the best way to secure the new wall to the cinder block? Thanks for any advice!

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12-31-2011, 06:01 PM	#2
joecaption Member   Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,178	Installing a Wall Over Cinder Block Garage Tap Con screws. Predrill the holes in the slat board before attaching or it will try and push the board away from the wall when attaching.

01-01-2012, 03:41 PM	#3
mae-ling Member   Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,979	Installing a Wall Over Cinder Block Garage In my experience cinder block walls can be very crumbly. Screws may easily strip out. Drill a test hole and put a screw in. If it strips out, drill a hole one size smaller, and do not over torque when tightening the screws. You may also wish to use a construction adhesive like PL400, Liquid Nails or the like.

01-01-2012, 05:53 PM	#4
coupe retired union carpenter   Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: PA Posts: 315	Installing a Wall Over Cinder Block Garage 1x3 lath strips. fastened to wall with powder gun 1 1/4" nails use brown shots. 1x3- 16" on center __________________ as always, just my thoughts good luck....coupe/Larry take what helps? ignore the rest.