How to Attach to Soft Bricks

Attaching anything to soft brick is slightly more challenging than attaching something to wood or drywall. The softness of the brick makes attaching traditional screws or nails difficult. A traditional screw or nail will cause the soft brick to crumble and crack. The best type of anchor to use for attaching something to a soft brick surface is a draw-up anchor. One of the least complicated draw-up anchors to use is the sleeve anchor. This anchor opens up when screwed into the brick and secures the anchor and object in place firmly without damaging the brick.

Safety goggles
Drill
Masonry bit
Compressed air
Sleeve anchor
Flathead screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Put on safety goggles before starting. Drilling through bricks will create a lot of dust that can get into your eyes.
- 2
  Place the object that you want to attach to the brick against the brick face. Drill a hole the same length and diameter as the sleeve anchor into the wall using a drill with a masonry bit. Repeat the drilling process for all attachment points on the wall.
- 3
  Blow out the dust with a bottle of compressed air.
- 4
  Fit the object over the holes. Push the sleeve anchors into the holes to make a tight fit.
- 5
  Open the anchors with a flathead screwdriver by tightening the anchor until the screwdriver will not turn any further.

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