Construction Screws to Hang Cabinet
#1
01-19-14, 05:01 PM
Construction Screws to Hang Cabinet
I had to remove a cabinet (4'x3'x12") weighed about 100 pounds. It was holding onto one stud with 3 x 3" #12 screws.
I put it back up using the same holes and same hardware.
Is that bad practice?
I also added 3 x 3" zinc/steel construction screws on the same stud ....
So essentially I doubled up...
Did I use the wrong hardware? Is this thing going to crash down because I used the same holes?
I put it back up using the same holes and same hardware.
Is that bad practice?
I also added 3 x 3" zinc/steel construction screws on the same stud ....
So essentially I doubled up...
Did I use the wrong hardware? Is this thing going to crash down because I used the same holes?
#2
01-19-14, 05:34 PM
How did you miss the other stud, if they are on 16" centers. One stud may cause the cabinet to not be stable. Is the cabinet connected to adjacent cabinets via their stiles?
#3
01-19-14, 05:57 PM
I reused 3 holes into the stiles too and added an extra 1" construction screw into the stiles. I didn't think the screws into the stiles were for support, I thought it was to shore up a gap.
Im not sure if I am hitting the second stud too with an extra 2 x 3"....
How much weight do you think 6, 3" construction screws hold?
What about reusing holes and hardware as I did?
Im not sure if I am hitting the second stud too with an extra 2 x 3"....
How much weight do you think 6, 3" construction screws hold?
What about reusing holes and hardware as I did?
#5
01-20-14, 06:56 AM
Member
Screws
Your description sounds like you used flat head screws with tapered shoulder. Cabinets are generally hung with cabinet screws having a larger head.
Use a stud finder under the cabinets or above the cabinets to find more studs.
http://webservices.advanceware.net/M...5C1030-PSZ.jpg
Use a stud finder under the cabinets or above the cabinets to find more studs.
http://webservices.advanceware.net/M...5C1030-PSZ.jpg
