Hold the shelf brackets parallel to each other on the concrete wall in the desired location for the shelf.
													
																	How to hang shelves on a concrete wall. 
									
	
		
	
																	Step 4 mount holes. 
																	Step 1 pick a location. 
																	Buy hardwall hangers to use for items that weigh up to 25 pounds 11 kg. 
																	What i do when i m drilling into cement or brick is i have the vacuum hose right next to the drill bit. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	How to hang things on a cement wall method 1 of 3. 
																	Step 5 drill. 
																	Place a shelf bracket on the wall in the desired position. 
																	2 drill a hole. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	How to install shelves on concrete block walls step 1. 
																	How to attach a shelf to a concrete wall. 
																	Have a vacuum or better yet a shop vac nearby to suck up all that cement or brick dust. 
																	How to install shelves on a brick or concrete wall step 1. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Use a hammer drill. 
																	Some key tips to hang shelves on cement block. 
																	Place a level across the top of the brackets and adjust the brackets so the shelf will be level. 
																	Choose the location where you d like to attach the shelf. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Place a pencil mark where each shelf will. 
																	Step 3 mark every 24 inches. 
																	Do not drill into the joints between the blocks. 
																	Keep in mind when you are hanging shelves on a concrete wall you re going to have to drill into the cement and that is going to create a lot of dust. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Hold the level in a horizontal position and place the level against the wall. 
																	Have a shop vac or vacuum hose right under where you drill. 
																	Mark your first bracket and then mark the others in a line using the level. 
																	Position the level on the mark. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Choose adhesive hooks for objects up to 8 pounds 3 6 kg. 
																	Size the screws to the weight that will be on the shelf. 
																	The method to drill into them and hang shelf brackets is about the same. 
																	Step 2 take measurements.