ᐅ Question about the Ikea Metod mounting rail

Created on: 21 Apr 2016 10:31
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krspeedy
Hello,
I have a question about the mounting rail and would appreciate it if someone could help.

I need to know the hole diameter for the screws on the mounting rail. From what I understand, the hole diameter of the small plates ("tabs") is actually more important, since these seem tighter in pictures. These tabs still need to be able to move. Knowing the hole diameter would help me determine the necessary screws.

As mentioned, it would be very helpful if someone could provide these measurements. Otherwise, I would have to wait another two weeks until I can visit Ikea again. Then I would just buy a rail and measure it myself.

Thank you very much in advance and best regards!
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Agnus
5 Jul 2018 22:40
Hello everyone,
I have a question as a non-expert. I hope I can explain it clearly enough.
Technicians installed the mounting rail on my wall. However, the clips are facing "downward" instead of sideways, as shown in the instructions. Could this cause problems when hanging the cabinets, since there might not be enough space for the cabinet hooks? Does it affect the stability?
Horizontal metal mounting profile with screws and holes on a wall

Could the wrong size of screws or wall plugs have been used here?
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Knallkörper
6 Jul 2018 10:56
It doesn’t really matter whether the tiles are installed vertically or horizontally. It looks better if you use screws with a pan head instead of countersunk screws. The most important thing, of course, is that the rail is secure (!) and straight.

What material is the wall made of? The size of the wall plugs can’t be determined. They might be 8mm (0.3 inch) plugs, which would probably be an appropriate diameter, but the type and length also matter.
seat886 Jul 2018 17:43
Just based on the appearance, I think it looks fine so far. A screw every 20cm (8 inches) is okay. And ultimately, you can hang a kitchen cabinet on a single screw with an 8mm (0.3 inch) wall plug.
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Agnus
6 Jul 2018 20:02
Thanks Knallkörper and Seat88 for the answers!
What are the general advantages of countersunk screws compared to those with a pan head?
The installers said they didn’t have the right screw length with them, so some screws stick out more from the metal plate than others. Does that affect the stability?
I’m asking these questions also to learn something in the process.
It is a sand-lime brick wall.
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Agnus
10 Jul 2018 22:03
I will upload two more photos.
Does the metal plate from IKEA still serve its purpose even though it is bent?
Does the rusted metal plate (not from IKEA) serve the same function?
Metal mounting rail system with screws on a white wall

Close-up of a metal guide rail with a screw along a wall
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Knallkörper
10 Jul 2018 22:26
The tiles yes. The rail does not. It is upside down, if I’m not mistaken.