This master class will teach you how to hang a hook in the bathroom using self-tapping screws. Suction cup fittings do not require drilling into walls, but the hook will be held most securely by fasteners.
Preparing for work
First you need to mark the places for drilling. It is recommended to make them in the seam between ceramic tiles. When drilling the tile itself, there is a risk of damage to the canvas. And then replacing a broken tile will not be so easy due to its possible absence.
Place the hook at the desired level and draw dots through its holes with a pencil.
We prepare a hammer drill or hammer for work. The choice of tool depends on the wall material. It is better to drill concrete partitions with a hammer drill; a regular drill can handle brick and drywall.
Drill selection
We select a drill with a suitable diameter. For this case, the size 5x85 mm is suitable. In addition, it is worth considering what type of walls we will drill.For example, concrete will not “take” a drill designed for wood or brick. For such a hard material, it is necessary to win - an alloy of tungsten and cobalt, which in its properties is not inferior to diamond.
You can determine what material a particular drill is intended for by its tip and color. For example, drills for wood have a sharp tip and a steel tint, while for metal they have a cone-shaped tip. The drill for concrete has a vibedite plate tipped and a characteristic white color.
How to drill a wall and hang a hook?
The shaft of the hammer or drill barrel should not be littered, so before inserting the drill, it is necessary to clean the tool. We bring it strictly perpendicular to the wall, lightly press the rotation button. During operation, concrete dust will fall onto the floor. You can prevent this by having an assistant hold a paper bag under the hammer while drilling.
Having drilled a little into the wall, we insert a plastic dowel into the hole and try on its required depth. In this case, its size is 5x30 mm. Professionals use standard depth gauges for fitting. As soon as we get the hole of the required length, we finally fix the dowel in the wall.
We apply a hook to the finished holes, take a screwdriver and self-tapping screws. Screw them all the way in. You can also use a screwdriver, but it makes no sense to take it out for two screws.
At the end of the work, we make sure that the hook does not dangle and is securely fixed to the wall.
