Pegboard Installation On Concrete Wall

Pegboard is a staple in garages and workshops everywhere but how do you mount it on a concrete wall.

Pegboard installation on concrete wall.

Place a level on the top edge of the board to ensure it s level. Drive screws through pegboard and furring strips at all four corners aligned with the studs to leave marks for pilot holes. Then remove the screws and set them aside. After that take the drill machine and make holes according to the measurements.

We ll show you how. First of all you have to place the board against the concrete wall at the place where you want to hang your pegboard. Screw the pegboard into the furring strips using 3 4 inch screws with washers. Pegboard into concrete wall control pegboard panels can be installed into concrete or on a concrete block wall although we do not provide mounting hardware for concrete installations.

Screw the pegboard in at regular intervals such as six inches apart in a horizontal line. Mount the pegboard to the wall studs or furring strips using lathe screws image 1. Just be sure to use enough anchors to rate 4x s the weight of your tools as an industry standard. Take a level and place it on the top of the board in order to make sure that it is straight.

Using a level to ensure a 90 degree angle hold the pegboard in place on the wall you may need a friend to assist. Replace the board and insert screws through the board into the anchors. I can t believe i m the only one who wants to hang a pegboard without drilling into cinder block. Normal drywall or wood screws will work however the large washer head of lathe screws will help prevent tear through when mounting heavy items.

Repeat with remaining furring strips to secure the pegboard to the wall. Use some cobra parawedge concrete anchors or equivalent to fasten a couple 2x4 s where you want to put the pegboard then screw the pegboard to the boards. Tighten the screws until the board is snug against the wall. So i had to come up with my own way.

Take down the board and insert masonry wall anchors into the holes. And screw the 1 x 2 x 5 boards into the floor joists right up against the cement block wall. Using a jigsaw circular saw or table saw trim the board to the dimensions desired then screw it onto the furring strips. Drill holes through the board and into the cinder blocks at 1 foot intervals.

Set the pegboard aside and insert drywall anchors in the holes.