Fixing to plasterboard walls and how to use plasterboard fixings.
Hanging shelves on plasterboard walls.
Use a stud finder to locate the studs within the walls.
For lighter items simply screwing into the plaster with a 1 1 4 drywall screw is usually enough to get the job done.
Next take your screw and begin driving it into the anchor.
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How to hang a bathroom cabinet on plasterboard wall.
Shelves that are expected to hold any.
If you re hanging heavy objects use screws with anchors for added protection.
Determine where you want your shelves and how wide they will be.
In today s video i run through the best options for hanging a heavy picture on a plasterboard wall.
Hammer the anchor in until it s flush with the wall.
If that s the case you just have to drill two holes insert the plugs and fix the cabinet.
How to hang shelves on plaster walls step 1.
As mentioned earlier avoid using nails on plaster wall because they will likely cause the drywall to crack.
Determine the height.
Pre drill the holes and use fairly long screws to ensure a secure fit.
Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail.
Advice on screwing into plasterboard with special fixings like the redidrive nylon toggle hollow wall anchor or the butterfly fixing to put up a shelf mirror or picture.
They only hold 2 5 lbs though.
Fixing to plasterboard walls how to use plasterboard fixings.
Command also makes picture ledges and display ledges.
I ve had luck with command brand picture hanging strips on very light shelves holding only a few light decor items on plaster walls those shelves had a back to attach the strips to.
Hanging a cabinet in bathroom is probably even easier that in the kitchen because very often you will have solid brick walls.
Make sure to position your shelf or whatever you re mounting up to where you want it and then drive in the screw.
Plaster hooks or hanging picture hooks are a common solution for hanging pictures on plaster wall.
There are many different kinds of stud finders so.