I don't know if I'm posting in the right section but I'm taking a chance.
I'm planning to install wall cabinets 80x90cm on a wall with double gypsum board and tiles. Unfortunately, it's not possible to screw directly into the studs.
Which screws or anchors etc. should I use?
I'm planning to install wall cabinets 80x90cm on a wall with double gypsum board and tiles. Unfortunately, it's not possible to screw directly into the studs.
Which screws or anchors etc. should I use?
Anyone have any ideas?
I'm considering using an expanding drywall screw for double drywall. Will it work? On the expanding part of the screw, there are two "tags" that are probably meant to prevent it from spinning around and instead anchor in the drywall. What do you do with these? They might crack the tile when attaching the screw. Should you perhaps bend them back?
I'm considering using an expanding drywall screw for double drywall. Will it work? On the expanding part of the screw, there are two "tags" that are probably meant to prevent it from spinning around and instead anchor in the drywall. What do you do with these? They might crack the tile when attaching the screw. Should you perhaps bend them back?
Thomas59
Construction veteran
· Stockholms län
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Thomas59
Construction veteran
- Stockholms län
- 3,330 posts
You might be able to bend out or file off the barbs on the Molly plug. The risk is that the plug/expander will spin. Maybe a dab of epoxy glue will help. As soon as the plug starts to "grab," it's fine. The plug's wings usually grip behind the drywall.
There might be another clever solution/plug/expander, but I personally use Snap Toggle. It has a thin plastic collar that doesn't protrude much from the tile.
Whichever solution you choose, it's important to really fill the hole with silicone since you break the waterproofing when you drill. Apply it both before and after you've set the plug.
There might be another clever solution/plug/expander, but I personally use Snap Toggle. It has a thin plastic collar that doesn't protrude much from the tile.
Whichever solution you choose, it's important to really fill the hole with silicone since you break the waterproofing when you drill. Apply it both before and after you've set the plug.