ᐅ How do I secure IKEA Metod kitchen cabinets to very thick walls?
Created on: 2 Nov 2023 08:23
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losepar
Hello everyone,
I am currently planning the installation of an IKEA Metod kitchen but have an issue with very thick walls in my older building. The walls are about 45 cm thick (18 inches), but they are not entirely solid masonry; rather, they consist partly of a combination of stone and wooden beams.
My main question is: How can I securely fasten the Metod kitchen cabinets to such thick and partly heterogeneous walls? The supplied anchors and screws seem designed for standard concrete or brick walls and are either too short or do not provide sufficient stability.
I look forward to your advice on which fastening methods, types of anchors, or other tips you recommend to mount the cabinets firmly and safely. Information about possible additional mounting profiles or reinforcements would also be helpful.
Thanks in advance!
I am currently planning the installation of an IKEA Metod kitchen but have an issue with very thick walls in my older building. The walls are about 45 cm thick (18 inches), but they are not entirely solid masonry; rather, they consist partly of a combination of stone and wooden beams.
My main question is: How can I securely fasten the Metod kitchen cabinets to such thick and partly heterogeneous walls? The supplied anchors and screws seem designed for standard concrete or brick walls and are either too short or do not provide sufficient stability.
I look forward to your advice on which fastening methods, types of anchors, or other tips you recommend to mount the cabinets firmly and safely. Information about possible additional mounting profiles or reinforcements would also be helpful.
Thanks in advance!
tutan schrieb:
If you don’t have a 120mm (5 inch) drill bit, a small drill bit extension often helps.Thanks for this tip, tutan. I hadn’t even considered the idea of using an extension.
fredle schrieb:
Optional: An additional wooden or metal frame on the wall creates a mounting surface for the Metod units.That sounds very practical, as it would also help to compensate for uneven surfaces.
Currently, I’m thinking about attaching a subframe made of KVH (solid structural) timber to the masonry sections and mounting the kitchen cabinets on that. This would also make drilling into the wooden areas easier.
Does anyone have experience with the best way to securely attach a wooden subframe to a very thick wall? Should I use special anchors or is it better to screw in multiple places?
losepar schrieb:
Does anyone have experience with the best way to securely attach a wooden substructure to a very thick wall?Yes, I can answer that well:
- Use heavy-duty anchors or chemical anchors that are long enough to penetrate into solid parts of the wall.
- It’s best to place several screws at different heights to distribute the load.
- Make sure the screws do not only go into loose masonry but actually hold in a load-bearing substrate.
A stronger substructure also provides stability and makes later kitchen installation easier. If the wooden beams are embedded in the wall, you can use a long drill bit to check whether the screws find solid support directly inside.
One small tip: Always use a pipe and cable detector before drilling to ensure there are no hidden wires or pipes in the way.
fredle schrieb:
Use heavy-duty anchors or chemical anchors that are long enough to reach into the solid part of the wall.That's exactly what I did. Chemical anchors are great when the inner structure of the wall is uncertain.
And don't forget not to choose screws that are too short – better a little too long than too short.
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