How do you drill into concrete?

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AmAtHome
on Jul 1, 2018

With a masonary bit.

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Carol Thomas
on Jul 1, 2018

There are special drill bits made for masonry. They work very well.

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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Jul 1, 2018

Harder and easier than you think. See if this helps!

https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-drill-into-concrete/

https://www.concretefasteners.com/diy-articles-how-to-drill-a-hole-in-concrete

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27524803
on Jul 1, 2018

You drill into concrete with a masonry bit... and there are special anchors made for use in concrete.

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Rob32328534
on Jul 1, 2018

Hi Sweetie, you will need a heavy duty drill with a masonary drill bit. Hope that helps!

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Kelly-n-Tony
on Jul 1, 2018

Check out your local Menards, Home Depot, etc and ask them to direct you to the masonry drill bits.

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M.H.
on Jul 1, 2018

my husband said to get a concrete/ masonary bit. This should help you be able to do what you need.

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How do you drill into concrete?

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