I am going to install a stair gate against a surface where the only reasonable mounting surface for 2 out of 4 screws on one side is a shoe cabinet ("STÄLL" Ikea). It is, in turn, screwed to the wall at the back. Unfortunately, this wall is directly inaccessible for the gate's fittings.
The side of the shelf that needs to be drilled through is an 18 mm thick particle board. How can I best ensure the highest wear resistance possible for this gate? It's fortunate that this is at the bottom of the stairs and thus not as "dangerous" as above the stairs, but it's still desirable to prevent any accidents.
Would an insert nut or a rampamuff help me in any way? How should I proceed then? Is there an equivalent to a molly plug that can distribute the load-bearing surface for the screw? Or should it be sufficient to just drive the screw through the material? Preferably something available at Biltema, but otherwise Hornbach will work.
Shoe cabinet link: https://www.ikea.com/se/sv/p/staell-skoskap-4-fack-vit-60530266/
Apologies if this thread is misplaced, but it is a possible kit being requested (if necessary).
The side of the shelf that needs to be drilled through is an 18 mm thick particle board. How can I best ensure the highest wear resistance possible for this gate? It's fortunate that this is at the bottom of the stairs and thus not as "dangerous" as above the stairs, but it's still desirable to prevent any accidents.
Would an insert nut or a rampamuff help me in any way? How should I proceed then? Is there an equivalent to a molly plug that can distribute the load-bearing surface for the screw? Or should it be sufficient to just drive the screw through the material? Preferably something available at Biltema, but otherwise Hornbach will work.
Shoe cabinet link: https://www.ikea.com/se/sv/p/staell-skoskap-4-fack-vit-60530266/
Apologies if this thread is misplaced, but it is a possible kit being requested (if necessary).
Through-bolt with washer and nut on the inside of the shoe cabinet. Use a larger model washer.