[mbw119]

I have a wooden bar (somewhat similar to the picture attached) that I want to mount to the basement floor. The floor carpeted with a concrete floor beneath. I'd prefer to not cut out the carpet, but there's not a lot of solid wood on the bar to use for driving screws in. Does anyone have a good idea of how to mount this so the kids won't knock it over?

 

[gregzoll]

Pressure treated frame with either powder nailed to concrete or drill and use heavy duty nailed anchors. The last you will need a Hammer drill.

Bar attaches to frame with nails or screws, with molding to hide the attachment to the frame.

 

[joecaption]

Trying to drill though a carpet and your likely catch a thread and ruin the rug.
How about a picture of your bar on the back side not a stock picture.
Should have been built so there was a way to attach it.

 

[mbw119]

Sounds like a powder nailer would be my first choice. I wasn't even aware that product existed. Thanks!

 

[SeniorSitizen]

Install a false bottom and sand bag that lower level. If unruly kids knock that over kick their asses out.

 

[gregzoll]

If you choose to go with the anchors, you would have to cut the carpet where the holes will be drilled, which you can mark with some paint or chalk for a chalk line, then cut the small area that you will have to drill with.

Just remember that you are firing a .22 Cal. gun basically. That means keeping it against the wood and do not let it jump up on you. Practice with it first, before committing to the job.

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... Why screw it down,..??

Set it in-place, 'n use it,...

Gravity will hold it to the floor,.....