Screws for kitchen

[evoline]

Hi,
I've studded the wall, used plywood (12mm) and drywall (13mm).

But what kind of screws should be used to hang the kitchen cabinet on the wall???

It's an Ikea kitchen, and the cabinets have pre-drilled holes in the thin back for hanging, but the holes are quite large (2-3cm in diameter), and you also get those kinds of washers that are meant for the screws.

Thankful for any answers

 

[Kjell_G]

The bracket/angle iron should be used. You can use slightly thicker screws (larger head) or so-called mounting screws with a flat head. Not so good with dimensions but screws longer than 40-50 probably won't be needed unless you hit the studs somewhere. However, I haven't experienced any problems with my own Ikea cabinets (gypsum + particle board).

Kjell G

 

[evoline]

I don't know if I will hit the studs.

It would be enough to have plywood and drywall on, then it would hold without needing to hit the studs, I was told, is that correct??

 

[Mats]

If you use an expander intended for double drywall, it should hold like a rock, but there should also be suitable screws available.

 

[evoline]

Aren't there any other screws that would hold up the kitchen?
I don't like expanders, as I'm not so good with them

It's just 1 drywall panel on the plywood.

 

[FredrikR]

mats_o probably meant to use the double gypsum expander for your plyfa+gypsum, which becomes almost the same thickness as double gypsum.

 

[evoline]

Could you link an image or mention the type of screw that is usually used on kitchen frames, to hang on the wall??

Thankful for any answers

 

[FredrikR]

Type like this:
http://www.beijerbygg.se/templates/BB_ProduktListingFlera.aspx?id=33009

 

[evoline]

Beijerbygg is closed on Sundays, so it's Clas Ohlson instead today.

One of these then:
http://www.clasohlson.se/Product/Product.aspx?id=149770543

What size is needed, 4.2x32 or 4.2x45??
Plywood + Plasterboard = 2.5cm.

The stud might not be hit, there's about 1.5-2cm gap from the plywood to the actual wall.

 

[FredrikR]

Jepps looks good.
I would probably have gone for 4.2x45mm then if the wall is 25mm, then there will be ~3mm masonite, then the angle bracket and then the washer.
With the 32mm screws, it will be difficult to get them to hold properly and at the same time have them a little unscrewed so the washer can be hung in place before the screw is tightened.

 

[evoline]

So 2 of those mounting screws should be able to hold up a kitchen frame weighing about 2kg + all the contents like glasses and plates, through the masonite board??
And no anchor is needed??

 

[FredrikR]

No, it is not the masonite that supports the cabinet. Read the instruction manual and you'll see. There are two holes in the masonite, and at those holes (at the top) there are brackets screwed into the sides. You measure where the cabinet should be, within a few millimeters, drive in a screw in the middle, then you can adjust the height and sideways using the washer you place over the screw head.

 

[evoline]

OK, thank you so very much for all the help I've received.
I wanted to be as sure as possible before I do something stupid

 

[FredrikR]

Since the holes in the backplate and the angle brackets are about 2cm large, you get a little room for adjustment.

 

[Mats]

It was exactly what I meant, i.e., that gypsum plus OSB in thickness is roughly the same as double gypsum, and thus, expanders for double gypsum

Mounting them with just a screwdriver is a nuisance. With an expander plier, it's a pure dream, so if you're going to install expanders, get one of those