Please note: Special rules may apply to the property you live in. Always check your property's specific resident folder before drilling. You can find it here.
*Important! Does your home have raw concrete walls, raw concrete ceilings, raw concrete columns, wooden columns, or wooden walls? If so, you must not drill into them.
Before hanging shelves, lamps, or pictures, it is a good idea to check what type of wall you are drilling into. Most homes have either plasterboard walls or brick/concrete walls, and the method is therefore slightly different.
So start by checking the wall – if it sounds hard and "dead," it is probably concrete or brick. You can also use the following as a guideline:
- Exterior walls are often concrete or brick
- Walls between apartments are almost always concrete
- Interior partitions are often made of plasterboard or aerated concrete.
If you are still unsure, test with a small drill bit:
- Concrete/brick: The drill bit encounters clear resistance and "crunches."
- Plaster: The drill bit slides through easily.
- Still unsure? Contact the property management via the Dalux app (if your property does not have Dalux, you will find the contact information on your property's resident page).
How to drill into concrete/brick:
These walls are harder than plasterboard, but in return they are extremely sturdy for heavier fixtures.
You will need:
- A hammer drill or rotary hammer
- A masonry drill bit
- Rawlplugs suitable for the purpose
- Screws
Here's how you do it:
- Mark the spot where you want to drill.
- Drill with hammer function
- Insert the rawlplug into the hole – it must be completely secure.
- Screw in your screw – and you're ready to hang it up.