kitchen units

hkt7383

hey..

need to do up my kitchen.. need to do the wall units but i dont have any supporting batons behind the platserboard to take the weight.. what can i do?

cheers

woodbutcher_2

There must be something there to fix the plasterbord to.If it is studding,then you can cut a strip out of the plasterbord where the screws for the wall units will be and span a piece of timber across from one stud to another.You can either sink these into the wall or leave them proud and sit the units on them depending on what type of units you have.If left proud,then no need to cut out a strip,simply screw them to the face of the wall.

hkt7383

hi

the plasterboard is indeed nailed to supporting batons but the problem i have is that i dont have a supporting baton at the correct heights for the top and bottom of my wall units... in terms of the idea of screwing a baton straight on the wall - im a bit confused.. how would this work as surely i would face the same problem again with the fact that id be screwing into plasterboard with a hollow cavity behind?

cheers

Mr_Proctalgia

I believe that you can get "continuous rail" for just these conditions, you cut it to the length of the run and screw to the studs where you can.

HTH

hkt7383

hi

did a search for continuous rail but not getting anywhere.. any help?

hkt

woodbutcher_2

You should have vertical studs in the wall which will be around 16 to 18 inches apart.Find where they are and fix a batten to them running horizontally along the wall at the correct height for your units.You can then screw the units to this batten.1"x2" timber should be ideal for a batten.

Mr_Proctalgia

I used "Top hat" din rail like this stuff here Maplins also do a stronger DIN rail mount in 2 meter lengths. All you need is a slot to hang the mounting brackets into and tighten up to

HTH

moneywasternomore!

HAving recently been attacked by a cupboard falling off the wall, i can confirm that even heavy duty rawl plugs are not sufficient!! I like the idea of the DIN rail....very nifty!