Hello everyone, I am planning to install several IKEA Billy bookshelves in my apartment, but the walls are covered with insulation material, and I am unsure how to mount the shelves securely and load-bearing. The insulated walls are relatively thin and consist of a drywall panel on a structured timber stud frame with insulation in between. Therefore, I cannot simply drill directly into the wall without fearing stability issues. Does anyone have experience with properly and safely mounting Billy shelves on such insulated walls? I would like to know which fasteners and techniques are suitable to ensure the shelves are stable and that no holes are made in the insulation panels that could damage or tear out the insulation. Thanks in advance for any helpful advice!
It’s great to see so many tips collected here already! :-)
I just want to emphasize again: avoid relying solely on fixing into the drywall or insulation material! That won’t hold for long and can cause serious damage – literally.
Recently, I mounted my Billy shelf using a sturdy mounting rail, as Roninkla described. It works perfectly and is even quicker to install than you might think.
So, don’t just drill and use anchors; distribute the load properly. You can do it! 🙂
I just want to emphasize again: avoid relying solely on fixing into the drywall or insulation material! That won’t hold for long and can cause serious damage – literally.
Recently, I mounted my Billy shelf using a sturdy mounting rail, as Roninkla described. It works perfectly and is even quicker to install than you might think.
So, don’t just drill and use anchors; distribute the load properly. You can do it! 🙂
Roninkla schrieb:
I also recommend a mounting batten made of sturdy wood (for example, a 2x4 cm (approximately 1x1.5 inch) batten), which you screw horizontally onto the studs.Thank you very much for this important tip! This sounds the most practical to me because I can screw directly into the studs and reduce the load on the insulation.
I have one more question: Should the mounting batten be placed directly on top of the insulation, or should I fasten it without compressing the insulation too much?
I want to preserve the wall’s insulation performance as much as possible, so it would be great if someone could briefly explain the best way to do this. Thank you!
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