Hello everyone,
I hope you can help me: In my apartment, the previous tenants removed the washbasin that was mounted on a drywall support frame. At the wash area, I currently have a drywall partition with two holes spaced 28 cm (11 inches) apart, in which I see something that looks like nuts marked M10. Behind these nuts, there appear to be M10 threads/anchors or something similar. I was able to firmly screw an M10 threaded rod into the right hole for the new washbasin, but on the left side it is loose, even though I can’t screw it in any further. It also doesn’t go in as deep as on the right side. What could this indicate? And is it possible to fix this without having to remove the drywall and tiles?
I am a complete beginner when it comes to this kind of thing and I’m quite concerned after discovering this... I will have a plumber come, but I would like to be informed in advance about the options and possible costs. I hope you can give me some advice!
Best regards
I hope you can help me: In my apartment, the previous tenants removed the washbasin that was mounted on a drywall support frame. At the wash area, I currently have a drywall partition with two holes spaced 28 cm (11 inches) apart, in which I see something that looks like nuts marked M10. Behind these nuts, there appear to be M10 threads/anchors or something similar. I was able to firmly screw an M10 threaded rod into the right hole for the new washbasin, but on the left side it is loose, even though I can’t screw it in any further. It also doesn’t go in as deep as on the right side. What could this indicate? And is it possible to fix this without having to remove the drywall and tiles?
I am a complete beginner when it comes to this kind of thing and I’m quite concerned after discovering this... I will have a plumber come, but I would like to be informed in advance about the options and possible costs. I hope you can give me some advice!
Best regards
S
SchinkenSpicke26 Nov 2020 15:27Since the timeline is apparently unclear here:
1. During a renovation, the apartment was fitted with a pre-wall installation unit and a new washbasin.
2. The previous tenants then removed the washbasin from the renovation and instead placed a different washbasin on a shaky base cabinet.
3. The current tenant – myself – took over the apartment as it was and removed the other washbasin along with the shaky base cabinet because it seemed unsafe and unattractive. In doing so, the condition of the pre-wall installation unit behind it became visible. The washbasin from the renovation has gone missing.
1. During a renovation, the apartment was fitted with a pre-wall installation unit and a new washbasin.
2. The previous tenants then removed the washbasin from the renovation and instead placed a different washbasin on a shaky base cabinet.
3. The current tenant – myself – took over the apartment as it was and removed the other washbasin along with the shaky base cabinet because it seemed unsafe and unattractive. In doing so, the condition of the pre-wall installation unit behind it became visible. The washbasin from the renovation has gone missing.
Hello,
this is still the landlord’s responsibility.
They could have required the previous tenant to restore the original condition.
The security deposit is intended, among other things, for this purpose.
If they didn’t demand it, that is their problem, and they must ensure a properly secured washbasin themselves.
If the washbasin is simply ugly, however, that is your problem if you accepted it that way when moving in.
So, as said:
If it is not properly fixed – it is the landlord’s responsibility.
What previous tenants did or did not do is none of your concern.
Regards, Olli
this is still the landlord’s responsibility.
They could have required the previous tenant to restore the original condition.
The security deposit is intended, among other things, for this purpose.
If they didn’t demand it, that is their problem, and they must ensure a properly secured washbasin themselves.
If the washbasin is simply ugly, however, that is your problem if you accepted it that way when moving in.
So, as said:
If it is not properly fixed – it is the landlord’s responsibility.
What previous tenants did or did not do is none of your concern.
Regards, Olli
This is clearly a landlord issue. Call them directly, explain the problem, and they need to take care of it. If they refuse, then reduce the rent.
As I interpret it, you need to insert the part with the square side (T-slot nut) first into the profile, then rotate it 90° using the cutouts in the washer so it doesn’t slip out of the profile. Then insert a threaded rod and tighten it properly. Normally, the threaded rod presses against the back of the profile and clamps the T-slot nut tight against the profile, ensuring a solid hold. BUT, right at the spot where the threaded rod should press, there is a recess in the profile. I think that’s the actual problem.
Maybe there is room for a metal plate. Or perhaps shift everything a few centimeters (inches) along the profile.
SchinkenSpicke schrieb:It’s difficult to see clearly in the pictures.
I’m grateful for any suggestions on how to mount a sink there somewhat securely!
As I interpret it, you need to insert the part with the square side (T-slot nut) first into the profile, then rotate it 90° using the cutouts in the washer so it doesn’t slip out of the profile. Then insert a threaded rod and tighten it properly. Normally, the threaded rod presses against the back of the profile and clamps the T-slot nut tight against the profile, ensuring a solid hold. BUT, right at the spot where the threaded rod should press, there is a recess in the profile. I think that’s the actual problem.
Maybe there is room for a metal plate. Or perhaps shift everything a few centimeters (inches) along the profile.
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