Best concrete fastener

bluefitness · 07-05-2009, 10:13 PM

What is the best concrete fastener? I'm planning on installing some objects on concrete walls. Are Tapcons best or are plastic anchors better?

jbberns · 07-05-2009, 10:52 PM

I use plastic. But for very light applications. A better choice is something we call acorn anchors. Has a nut and washer on a threaded end and a bell end that wedges in the concrete when tightened.

philS · 07-06-2009, 01:27 AM

Depends how much weight you're hanging. Tapcons work great for a lot of purposes and are really fast to install. Buy the ones with a hex nut, not the Philips head.

bluefitness · 07-06-2009, 02:11 PM

What is best to anchor large TV mounts (50in LCD)?

jbberns · 07-06-2009, 09:55 PM

In concrete I wouldn't trust tapcons for that expensive of a tv. I'd go with a wedge anchor or drop in is probally the strongest

Crackers · 07-07-2009, 02:00 PM

Tapcons are rated by weight (even the small ones can hold the TV weight, especially if you use many). TVs are static (do not move), so they are easier to hang than something that constantly changes weight (like a clothes line etc).

Drill slowly with correct size bit.

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07-05-2009, 10:52 PM	#2
jbberns Journeyman Wireman Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 90 Rewards Points: 75 View jbberns's Album	I use plastic. But for very light applications. A better choice is something we call acorn anchors. Has a nut and washer on a threaded end and a bell end that wedges in the concrete when tightened.

07-06-2009, 01:27 AM	#3
philS Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: OR Posts: 173 Rewards Points: 160 View philS's Album	Depends how much weight you're hanging. Tapcons work great for a lot of purposes and are really fast to install. Buy the ones with a hex nut, not the Philips head.

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bluefitness Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 260 Rewards Points: 260 View bluefitness's Album	What is best to anchor large TV mounts (50in LCD)?

07-06-2009, 09:55 PM	#5
jbberns Journeyman Wireman Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 90 Rewards Points: 75 View jbberns's Album	In concrete I wouldn't trust tapcons for that expensive of a tv. I'd go with a wedge anchor or drop in is probally the strongest

07-07-2009, 02:00 PM	#6
Crackers Weekend Builder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 74 Rewards Points: 75 View Crackers's Album	Tapcons are rated by weight (even the small ones can hold the TV weight, especially if you use many). TVs are static (do not move), so they are easier to hang than something that constantly changes weight (like a clothes line etc). Drill slowly with correct size bit.

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