ᐅ Which screws and wall plugs are most suitable for installing the IKEA Metod kitchen system?
Created on: 16 Mar 2024 08:47
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Hello everyone, I am currently planning to mount an IKEA Metod kitchen cabinet on the wall and am wondering which screws and wall plugs are best suited for this installation. My wall is made of solid brick, partly with a plastered surface. I want to make sure that the fastening is stable, durable, and well matched to the weight of the Metod units.
I am particularly interested in:
- Which wall plugs do others typically use for this type of installation (space requirements, material compatibility)?
- What kind of screws should I pay attention to (length, diameter, material)?
- Are there any specific combinations that have proven especially reliable with Metod?
I have heard of expansion anchors, cavity anchors, and also metal wall plugs, but I’m not sure which is best for a solid wall. I would appreciate any informed advice, ideally based on professional or practical experience. Thanks in advance!
I am particularly interested in:
- Which wall plugs do others typically use for this type of installation (space requirements, material compatibility)?
- What kind of screws should I pay attention to (length, diameter, material)?
- Are there any specific combinations that have proven especially reliable with Metod?
I have heard of expansion anchors, cavity anchors, and also metal wall plugs, but I’m not sure which is best for a solid wall. I would appreciate any informed advice, ideally based on professional or practical experience. Thanks in advance!
For mounting IKEA Metod on solid brick walls:
- Anchors: 8mm (5/16 inch) nylon expansion anchors
- Screws: 5–6mm (3/16–1/4 inch) diameter, 60–80mm (2 3/8–3 1/8 inches) long, galvanized
- Drill holes using a masonry drill bit
- At least 3 fixing points per cabinet
Chemical anchors are not necessary if the wall is stable.
- Anchors: 8mm (5/16 inch) nylon expansion anchors
- Screws: 5–6mm (3/16–1/4 inch) diameter, 60–80mm (2 3/8–3 1/8 inches) long, galvanized
- Drill holes using a masonry drill bit
- At least 3 fixing points per cabinet
Chemical anchors are not necessary if the wall is stable.
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