Hanging shutters on a house can be a bit of hassle already, what happens when you through a sturdy material like brick in the mix? Well, you find yourself googling how to hang shutters on brick and hoping for the best! Here’s a rundown of how to do it.

How to Hang Shutters on Brick Part 1

You’ll need a few materials for this, including a drill, hammer drill, hammer or mallet, as well as several types of bits including standard and masonry bits as well as anchors. Also have some shims on hand, oh and of course the shutters themselves!

Step 1

Note: Skip this step if you are using hinged shutters.

Drill pilot holes for the screws into the stationary shutters. You will need one pilot hole in each corner of each shutter. How far away you make the holes from the edges is up to you, but make sure that they are all even. You can use a regular drill and drill bit for this. Just like usual, match the size of the drill bit to the screws that you will be using.

Step 2

Note: Skip this step if you are using stationary (decorative) shutters.

Alright, now it is time to attach the hinges. You can mark the pilot holes with a pencil first, set aside the hinges, then drill the holes. You will need two hinges per shutter: one at the top edge and one at the bottom edge. Set the hinges against the left side edge of your shutter. Use a regular drill and bit to drill the pilot holes through the screw holes. Insert and screw them into place. Repeat this step for the right side edge of your second shutter.

Step 3

Place the first shutter against the wall. If you are attaching stationary shutters, start with just 1 shutter for now. Use a level to ensure that it is hanging straight; the air bubble should be between the 2 lines in the middle of the glass tube.

If you are attaching your shutters with hinges, set both of them into the window frame in the closed position. Use wooden shims to keep them in place. Everything look good? Ok let’s move on to step 4.

Step 4

Take a pencil or chalk, whatever you like and mark the brick through your hinge or shutter pilot holes. You could also use a drill to mark the surface of the brick clearly. You don't need to drill all the way into the brick wall; you just want to scuff the surface.

Part 2

Oh, you thought this was a one-part job? Sorry to break it to you there’s still more to do!

Step 5

Get a hammer drill and masonry drill bit. This might be the big thing you were looking for all along, how to make holes in a brick wall, well you do it with masonry drill and bits! A regular drill or drill bit can’t handle it.

If you are attaching your shutters or hinges with screws, you'll want to bring in some wall anchors. Match the drill bit to the wall anchor, not the screw.

You can also use shutter fasteners to hang stationary shutters. Match the size of the drill bit to the screw part of your fastener instead.

Drill the holes for the wall anchors, fasteners, or screws. Using your markings on the brick as a guide, make the holes with a hammer drill and masonry drill bit. Go slow, and hold the drill steady and straight. You don’t want to have your holes go in crooked.

Allow the drill to continue spinning as you pull it out of the new hole. This will help clear the hole.

The depth of the hole depends on the depth of the hardware you’re using. Take a look at your screws, anchors, or fasteners and do your best to make it as close and accurate as possible. If the holes are too shallow you’ll end up with problems later on.

Step 6

If you’re using stationary shutters and want a nicer finish, drill the holes deeper than you’d think. This allows the screw to go below the surface of the shutter which you can then cover over later if you’re feeling up to it. If you are going to use a shutter fastener you’ll want to make the holes deep enough for the fastener to be hammered in. When all is said and done the fasteners will have the appearance of studs.

Step 7

If you’re using wall anchors, now’s the time to insert them. Take a hammer or mallet and gently tap them into place. You do not need wall anchors for shutter fasteners. You can use the wall anchors for stationary shutters with seamless screws if ya like.

Part 3 – Hanging Your Shutters

Step 8

Place the shutters against the wall and then insert the screws or fasteners. Start with the top holes first, working your way to the bottom. Do one shutter at a time, moving to the second only after the first is fully secure. If you are using shutter fasteners on stationary shutters, lightly tap the fasteners in with a hammer or mallet.

Boom you got it, you’re done! Now that the shutters are hanging you can think about adding any other accessories, painting or what have you.

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