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Kitchen Cabinet Fitment

Posted by James Davies, on
I would like some Kitchen Units fitted within my Kitchen (units are 1.8m long and weigh circa 20kg) and need to attached to a plasterboard wall with a cavity. Can someone point out the correct installation / fixings that should be used that will securely hold this weight along with additional items that will be stored in the cabinets.
paul trouse

paul trouse

Hi Gary there are a couple of options open to you. Cutting a section of the plasterboard out at unit fixing point and sure up the partition with timber cross bearers (noggins) will ensure a sound fix. However this can be quite involved and generally a plasterboard plug and bolt (fischer brand) would generally suffice provided the units are fixed to each other and bracketed at both top and bottom of wall units. Hope this is of some help. Paul Cocina Carpentry

martin wilburn

I would use fischer expandable metal fixings, beware though the instructions say you can fit them with a screwdriver don't !! You need to purchase the setting tool. Screwfix are the best place to get them

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