Masonry nails that depend on a powdered charge for their penetrating force should be available at home centers or lumberyards. As a last resort, Google powder actuated nails. An alternative is to use Tapcons, threaded concrete screws which require the use of a predrilled hole for ease of entry. They work very well.
Nails that are hardened for use in concrete
First make sure that the concrete is thick enough to attach a beam to. It should have a footing where you plan to install the beam. In your local hardware store there is a specific metal object that is used. I can't think of the name but basically the metal object sits on the concrete and looks like a large square cup that is sized for your beam and sits maybe 6" off the ground. The metal object is then attached to the concrete with special screws or nails that are inserted into holes that are drilled with a hammer drill and masonry bits. Once the metal mount is attached to the concrete, insert and level the beam and on each side of the "cup" there are spaces for nails or screws to attach the beam to the concrete.
Concrete- I remember when concrete nails were made of a forged tungsten steel.
Attach your bottom plate 1st then attach studs to the bottom plate. The bottom plate can be fastened by using concrete nails or concrete anchor bolts.
Any sort of post that you are going to be attaching to concrete needs to be securely fastened to the concrete using nuts and bolts. Liquid nails is a strong product but does not give assurance that the posts will be securely fastened to the concrete.
Masonry nails have very small heads, and are notoriously difficult to remove from plaster, concrete, and wooden walls. The best way to remove them, without removing the plaster, is to cut the head off so that it is flat to the wall. Then, fill in the hole and repaint, if necessary.
Nails that are hardened for use in concrete
Fluted masonry nails do not usually require predrilling of any kind, just a series of massive strikes and a deadly aim. Try a Tapcon type masonry screw sometime. It does require predrilling, but the fastening is preferable to any masonry nail ever devised.
First make sure that the concrete is thick enough to attach a beam to. It should have a footing where you plan to install the beam. In your local hardware store there is a specific metal object that is used. I can't think of the name but basically the metal object sits on the concrete and looks like a large square cup that is sized for your beam and sits maybe 6" off the ground. The metal object is then attached to the concrete with special screws or nails that are inserted into holes that are drilled with a hammer drill and masonry bits. Once the metal mount is attached to the concrete, insert and level the beam and on each side of the "cup" there are spaces for nails or screws to attach the beam to the concrete.
Concrete- I remember when concrete nails were made of a forged tungsten steel.
Best course is to rent a nailgun,but you have to be very careful and follow instructions exactly.Nailguns are extremely dangerous,especially the ones which use .22 caliber cartridges.
If you cant get them out with a pry bar you can shear them off at the surface with a chisel and hammer. the back of a hammer or pry bar. The concrete nails are as hard as the chisel and will ruin any chisel quickly if you try to shear the nails. The chisel can be used as a prying wedge. Removing the nails will bring out a small patch of concrete with it.
You use framing nails.It's easier if they're in a framing gun.To lay the base into concrete you may need a real nailgun and concrete nails.
there are special hardened nails that bite into concrete ask at any home improvement center, they'll show you which to use ---- You can also, if the floor is old or the nails are not going in easily, glue tack down. Always try to nail it first, but if this isn't working, good old fashion Liquid Nails works just fine too. This method is advisable if you have old 9" vinyl tile. They often contains asbestos which is best left undisturbed.
Attach your bottom plate 1st then attach studs to the bottom plate. The bottom plate can be fastened by using concrete nails or concrete anchor bolts.
There are various types of nails used for different applications, such as common nails for general construction, finish nails for trim work, roofing nails for securing shingles, and concrete nails for masonry projects. Other types include brad nails for delicate trim work, spiral nails for decking, and ring-shank nails for increased holding power.
No. Most work by detecting the nails or screws.