basement How many Tapcons should be used to anchor a baseplate to a concrete floor
2015 2 5 nbsp 0183 32 I have been framing basement walls for years I use 3 tapcon anchors per 8 ft run Pre drill the treated base plate for the anchors counter sink them a 1 4 inch then lay a heavy bead of construction adhesive under the plate Use a good concrete bit to drill the anchor holes They should be at least an inch deep