My wife wants a new wardrobe in the bedroom, and the plan is to install sliding doors on one short wall (310 cm). Unfortunately, the ceiling is a bit uneven, so we can't attach the tracks directly to the ceiling but need to build a frame from the ceiling and out from the walls. However, I can't think of a sensible way to attach the frame to the ceiling (particle board) or the walls. We have an unfinished cold attic above, so theoretically, we could remove the insulation and place a beam on top of the ceiling boards, fastening it to the rafters with the help of noggings. However, it's a hassle to remove enough insulation to reach and place the beam.
In an ideal world, there would be some kind of long enough anchor we could fasten from below that would pass through a 45mm beam. The frame won't bear much weight, as the sliding doors are primarily meant to stand on their wheels at the bottom and not hang.
Does anyone have a good idea or solution suggestion?
In an ideal world, there would be some kind of long enough anchor we could fasten from below that would pass through a 45mm beam. The frame won't bear much weight, as the sliding doors are primarily meant to stand on their wheels at the bottom and not hang.
Does anyone have a good idea or solution suggestion?
Construction screws can be used almost everywhere except in concrete/plaster. Just check what the ceiling is made of; if there are floor joists (c-c 60 cm), then attach to them.
You can use an expander. Replace the regular screw with one that is a bit longer, so it reaches through the regel.
Otherwise, a screw in the chipboard and glue should be sufficient for that construction. (I guess based on your info)
Otherwise, a screw in the chipboard and glue should be sufficient for that construction. (I guess based on your info)
Yes, I'm leaning towards using a standard expander. The idea is that there shouldn't be any weight on the ceiling; instead, the standing studs will bear most of it. I either counterbore the holes in the stud as @tergo suggests, or I buy a piece of threaded rod and some nuts if I can't find any sufficiently long replacement screws (but machine screw M5 in length upwards of 100mm seems hard to find).