Can you drill screws into concrete?

Question

I am going to be making a concrete table top, I saw that I can order steel legs for it. I'm just wondering, can I drill into the bottem of the table top to install them. Do you I use a masonary bit?

Answer 1

Yes ! Hardware stores sell Tapcons and get the proper bit

Answer 2

Yes you can.

Tools that you need will depend on how hard the concrete is.

At a minimum you will need and standard electric drill with a masonry bit.  An electric hammer drill with a masonry bit would be better.  If it is really hard or the hole is big you will need a larger rotor hammer to do the drilling.

Drilling in to concrete is more difficult than drilling into soft masnory like brick or mortar.

Answer 3

Unless your making the corners, re-inforced and 4" thick, the anchors mentioned might blow-out the cement.   You'll be better off setting recessed cement form nuts into your mold before you pour it.

Answer 4

You can use Tapcons, Wall Dogs, or any type of expansion anchors. You will need a hammer drill and a masonry bit either way. Don't use a regular drill it will take to long.