ᐅ What is the best way to secure Ikea Platsa units to drywall?
Created on: 22 Jun 2021 09:22
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Sarricardo
Hello everyone, I am planning to mount an Ikea Platsa cabinet system on a drywall partition and want to find the best method that is secure and long-lasting. Since drywall partitions are not as load-bearing as solid walls, I am looking for a solution that can reliably support the weight of several Platsa cabinets. I am especially interested in recommendations on suitable anchors, screws, possible reinforcement behind the wall, and installation procedures. Does anyone have experience or examples of how to mount Platsa cabinets particularly securely on such walls? I would appreciate detailed tips, as I want to get everything right from the start.
Sarricardo schrieb:
I was going to connect the modules anyway, but I thought that wouldn’t make the wall mounting more stable.On the contrary, connecting the elements side by side prevents individual movement and distributes forces among them. This reduces stress peaks at individual fixing points and significantly decreases the tendency to tilt. Additionally, you can provide suitable screw connections at the base and on the wall. This is especially a safety advantage with tall elements.
Summary for fixing Platsa to drywall:
- Check metal stud profiles
- Attach wooden battens (at least 18 mm (0.7 inches)) horizontally to the profiles
- Use metal construction screws (6x50 mm (0.24x2 inches)) for fixing to the profiles
- Fix Platsa to the wooden battens with chipboard screws
- Connect modules to each other
- Do not use hollow wall anchors alone
This ensures a durable and secure installation.
- Check metal stud profiles
- Attach wooden battens (at least 18 mm (0.7 inches)) horizontally to the profiles
- Use metal construction screws (6x50 mm (0.24x2 inches)) for fixing to the profiles
- Fix Platsa to the wooden battens with chipboard screws
- Connect modules to each other
- Do not use hollow wall anchors alone
This ensures a durable and secure installation.
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REOHEINRIC24 Jun 2021 07:55As a final tip: Check the screws again after a few weeks, especially if the cabinet is heavily used or subjected to frequent load changes. Retightening if necessary can compensate for material movement and improve safety.
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