Screws for kitchen

[FredrikR]

After destroying a lot of plaster walls with rotating expanders, someone taught me the 'side cutter trick'
You take a side cutter and place the flat side against the wall and the concave side against the expander screw head and 'pinch' to start the expansion - then you can either screw the screw against the pliers and pinch again, or carefully screw in and let it fully expand.
Works like a molly-tongue which you rarely have at home and costs a few bucks.

 

[verktygsgurun]

I think a 4.2mm mounting screw is a bit flimsy for overhead cabinets.
I would rather use a 6mm with a rounded head for the purpose.

 

[vojma]

I think mounting screws at 4.2mm are a bit flimsy for overhead cabinets.
I would have rather used a 6mm with a rounded head for the purpose.

Agree!

I used 5x50. Have 13 mm gypsum on 12 mm OSB.

 

[FredrikR]

Have you experienced cabinets falling down, or is it just a gut feeling?

 

[vojma]

Gut feeling.

5x50 has significantly coarser threads than montage screw.

 

[verktygsgurun]

The mounting screw holds securely... but the feeling says it's somewhat flimsy. Also, the mounting screw is PH2, I prefer Torx.

 

[Kjell_G]

The mounting screw holds securely...but my gut feeling is that it's somewhat flimsy.
Also, the mounting screw is PH2, I prefer Torx.

Does the rounded head have Torx?

Kjell G

 

[verktygsgurun]

Does the domed head have Torx?

Kjell G

Yes... Essve's do, and I believe Biltema also has similar screws. A domed head is better for IKEA cabinets because it has a flat back and works better with their angle brackets. For upper cabinets that lack angle brackets and have a "batten" at the back, I screw with a countersunk head.

 

[Kjell_G]

Good tips!

Kjell G