I'm contemplating finishing the lower level of my bi-level. What's an
easy way to connect the bottom plate of a stud wall to the poured concrete
floor?
I know there are a lot of different methods. The contractor who built my
home just drills a 1/4" hole through the plate into the concrete and drives
2 8 penny nails into the same hole. Seems like an easy solution.....any
better ideas out there?

I've done this. Also put a bead of Liquid Nails on the bottom of the plate.
Smurfdad

"Rod Dahl" wrote in message
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I'm contemplating finishing the lower level of my bi-level. What's an
easy way to connect the bottom plate of a stud wall to the poured concrete
floor?
I know there are a lot of different methods. The contractor who built
my
home just drills a 1/4" hole through the plate into the concrete and
drives
2 8 penny nails into the same hole. Seems like an easy
solution.....any
better ideas out there?

easy way - Ram set powder actuated tool.
If you don't have access to a ram set than just use a hammer and masonry
nails.
A real good way are tapcon masonry screws. Drill and drive.

"Rod Dahl" wrote in message
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I'm contemplating finishing the lower level of my bi-level. What's an
easy way to connect the bottom plate of a stud wall to the poured concrete
floor?
I know there are a lot of different methods. The contractor who built
my home just drills a 1/4" hole through the plate into the concrete and
drives 2 8 penny nails into the same hole. Seems like an easy
solution.....any better ideas out there?

Rod Dahl wrote:
I'm contemplating finishing the lower level of my bi-level. What's an
easy way to connect the bottom plate of a stud wall to the poured concrete
floor?
I know there are a lot of different methods. The contractor who built my
home just drills a 1/4" hole through the plate into the concrete and drives
2 8 penny nails into the same hole. Seems like an easy solution.....any
better ideas out there?



Hi,
Concrete nail or power ram set.(you can rent one)
Tony

"Rod Dahl" wrote in message
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I'm contemplating finishing the lower level of my bi-level. What's an
easy way to connect the bottom plate of a stud wall to the poured concrete
floor?
I know there are a lot of different methods. The contractor who built
my home just drills a 1/4" hole through the plate into the concrete and
drives 2 8 penny nails into the same hole. Seems like an easy
solution.....any better ideas out there?




Liquid nails and concrete nails, and a BFH to drive them in!
Greg

I'm contemplating finishing the lower level of my bi-level. What's an
easy way to connect the bottom plate of a stud wall to the poured concrete
floor?
I know there are a lot of different methods. The contractor who built
my home just drills a 1/4" hole through the plate into the concrete and
drives 2 8 penny nails into the same hole. Seems like an easy
solution.....any better ideas out there?

I bought one of those guns with special nails and little .22 bullets.
You put a nail in the gun - put a little brass shell in the chamber.
Press the gun against the 2x4 and WHAM - it drives the nail thru the 2x4
and into the concrete. Works first time every time.
Harry

I'm contemplating finishing the lower level of my bi-level.
What's an
easy way to connect the bottom plate of a stud wall to the poured
concrete
floor?

Small capacity rotary hammer & Hilti Quik Bolts (or equal).
Just drill, blow, hammer & tighten; done.

Bob

I use PL Premium and then a Hilty gun to drive some nails in there.


"Rod Dahl" wrote in message
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I'm contemplating finishing the lower level of my bi-level. What's an
easy way to connect the bottom plate of a stud wall to the poured concrete
floor?
I know there are a lot of different methods. The contractor who built
my home just drills a 1/4" hole through the plate into the concrete and
drives 2 8 penny nails into the same hole. Seems like an easy
solution.....any better ideas out there?