I am going to install a new handrail and the studs are completely misplaced so my top bracket ends up right between 2 studs.
The screw pins for the fittings are wood screws M8. I have searched but can't find anywhere to find a plug in this dimension. Molly plugs only come in M6, so now I'm considering turning down half an M8 pin bolt and threading it to an M6 and then using an M6 molly.
However, more people must have encountered this issue, so how did you handle it?
The screw pins for the fittings are wood screws M8. I have searched but can't find anywhere to find a plug in this dimension. Molly plugs only come in M6, so now I'm considering turning down half an M8 pin bolt and threading it to an M6 and then using an M6 molly.
However, more people must have encountered this issue, so how did you handle it?
You have studs in the wall like everyone else, either cc 45 cm or cc 60 cm, place your handrail brackets there. It is very rare for them to be on even measurements because then the wall must have been built around it, and that's uncommon. Some plugs in drywall can never withstand the stress from an adult stumbling and trying to grab the handrail. But be mindful of the height for the brackets, as the staircase stringer might not be a straight model because that's unusual in modern villas, which you probably have since it's drywall.
Of course, I have studs, but the stud at the start where the handrail is supposed to be can't be used, and stud number 2 is 75cm into the handrail if I'm going to use it. It feels like having the first bracket there would create too much leverage.cecar33 said:You probably have studs in your wall like everyone else, either on 45 cm or 60 cm centers; place your handrail brackets there. It is very rare for them to be on even measurements because the wall would have to be custom-built, and that is uncommon. No plugs in drywall can ever withstand the strain of an adult stumbling and trying to grab the handrail. But be mindful of the height for the brackets because the stair stringer may not be a straight model, which is unusual in modern homes, which you probably have since it's drywall.
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