Hanging 21kg (471lb) cupboard on plasterboard

jennifernil

We also use the Screwfix ones shown above, they work very well. If you can get one screw into timber that will be even better.

ashcarrot

dont forget its not just the weight of th cupboard but what you put in it as well, its going to be well heavy if you put crockery in it. I'd plywood the back paint to match then screw to the plywood, else you'll always be worried about it.

amd

Second Ashcarrot - also recommend ply 1st, screwed to the studs. Shame architects/builders don't allow for such things at the building stage - it would make life so much easier at not a lot of extra expense.

They put 'dwangs' in the parts of my new kitchen but only where I was having wall units - however if someone else moves in after us and wants a different layout they may well find they have problems hanging things!

greyteam1959

Best and safest thing to do is to drill some more holes in the cupboard to line up with the studs if possible

Mikeyorks

If your heading is correct (471 lb) you've got a real problem! On the assumption it's just 47lb .. it's a lesser problem. I've got a mirror on my bathroom wall which weighs close to that, wall cupboards in the kitchen which weigh considerably more ..... and radiators on the walls that also weigh more. All are fixed to the plaster - as the studs are never in the right place.

Spring toggles are not the correct fixing - you need heavy duty fixings such as these :

http://screwfix.co.uk/prods/33559/Fixings/Cavity-Fixings/BP-HM-Metal-Plasterboard-Anchor-5x37S

...... but if you can hit one of the studs, that will help. But fit the cavity fixing side first .... as getting the cupboard totally straight is easier on the stud side.

Tud

http://fischer.co.uk/befestigung/index.html

Mikeyorks, I think you will find spring toggles are heavy duty fixings.

Well I hope they are - or I've miss sold quite a few at work !

Interestingly both type of fixings you quote and I have exactly the same usage quoted on the fischer website. Might get the technical manual out tomorrow or ask the fischer rep next time he is in to double check.

Both types are good fixings I believe, which work on the same principle . Good bit of advice tho about fixing the cavity side first. It does make things easier.

Mikeyorks

Tud wrote: »

http://fischer.co.uk/befestigung/index.html

Mikeyorks, I think you will find spring toggles are heavy duty fixings.

Really not being funny ... but I find them as useful as your link ...(which) doesn't work!:D Loads in my tool box .. but now always use the set type now.

Seriously .. the toggles aren't usually sold as 'heavy duty'. And both my plumber and kitchen fitters use the 'set' anchor type for anything of significant weight. They have the dual advantage (over the toggle) that they need a smaller aperture (so less weakening) ... and they're re-useable (you don't lose a key part of the fitting into the cavity if you have to take the bolt out)?

Tud

Shot myself in the foot with that link !

Think I need some advice on posting links - not what type of fixing to be used !

Your quite right about the toggle dissapearing down the cavity but im sure you builders can stand the cost of losing a few !!

I will still continue to sell them as a heavy duty fixing tho and remove all of your type from the shelf tomorrow.

Mikeyorks

Tud wrote: »

and remove all of your type from the shelf tomorrow.

Check ... and I bet it's mine that are holding the shelf up!;)



PS

Somehow the 'www' dropped off your link .... that's all that was wrong with it.
http://www.fischer.co.uk/befestigung/index.html