You need to make certain when using mortar nails that your nails are long enough to penetrate through your wood and at least inch into the concrete.
Mounting wood to concrete wall.
Align the concrete with the wood block.
If you are willing to make holes in the concrete but do not want to buy the particular drill bit needed then the simplest solution is to get nails for your project.
Standard nails will not work on concrete but some nails are made specifically for nailing wood to concrete.
Learn how to use standard construction.
Using hammer set concrete fasteners.
Different methods to attach wood to concrete.
To use it load a special gun nail and a 22 caliber gun shell into the barrel.
Step 1 select nails.
Countersink the wood enough for the top of the concrete screw to be below the surface of the wood.
The fastest and easiest way to attach most wood parts to concrete is to use a powder actuated gun.
Fastening wood quickly and securely to concrete is a simple job with this method from my contractor s bag o tricks.
Mark where you will drill in.
Pre drill holes into the wood for the concrete screws.
Use a countersink drill bit for this step.
Step 2 apply.
Press the nose against the workpiece pull the trigger and the shell will drive the fastener directly into the concrete.