ᐅ What is the best way to secure Ikea Platsa units to drywall?

As an addition: Pay attention to the quality of the screws. Stainless steel is corrosion-resistant, which is important in damp rooms, but in terms of strength, tempered steel screws may be preferable. For fastening metal profiles, specially designed self-drilling metal screws with a drill tip are recommended. Also, whenever possible, use countersunk screws so that the fastener sits flush with the wooden strip.

Laukau5 schrieb:
Typically, it makes sense to install at least two such battens horizontally: one near the bottom and one roughly in the middle of the cabinet, to distribute the load and minimize tipping forces.

That sounds reasonable, thank you. Could you please explain in more detail how I should best secure these battens to the metal profiles without compromising their stability? Should I use special anchors, or is it sufficient to fix them with screws directly to the profile? I want to avoid the structure loosening over time.

When attaching wooden battens to metal stud profiles, use self-tapping metal screws specifically designed for this purpose, also known as metal construction screws. These screws do not require anchors or plugs—the holding power comes solely from screwing into the steel sheet profile. Screws with a length of at least 40 to 50 mm (1.6 to 2 inches) are recommended to ensure secure fastening in the steel profile.

Procedure:
- Pre-drill the batten with a drill bit slightly smaller than the screw diameter, and countersink.
- Drive the screw in using a cordless screwdriver (with torque limited to avoid deforming the profile).
- Ensure correct seating, avoiding excessive force.
- For softer profiles, it is advisable to offset the screws slightly to prevent weakening.

This direct screwing method is durable and should not loosen under normal load. Anchors or plugs are not necessary in this application.

I would like to add: If your Platsa system consists of multiple modules installed side by side, these should also be connected and secured to each other to ensure a shared load distribution. This positively affects stability and reduces the load on the wall fastenings. Ikea often provides connectors for the modules. Be sure to install these before permanently fixing the modules to the wall.

Wood strips installed horizontally, screwed into the metal profiles. Attach the back panel on top using chipboard screws. Do not use hollow wall anchors directly for such heavy furniture.

olivernu schrieb:
If your Platsa system consists of several modules mounted side by side, these should also be connected and fixed to each other to ensure a common load distribution.

That’s a good point. I would have connected the modules anyway, but I thought it wouldn’t make it more stable on the wall. Is this also very important regarding the risk of tipping?