Storage (wall brackets) help pleasee urgent!?

Question

Hi guys, wondering if anyone could help, we've brought some storage boxes to go on the wall, heres what they look like http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/catalogId/1500001001/partNumber/6108937.htm

Now were a bit confused as to what brackets we have to use, we brought these today http://www.homedepot.ca/wcsstore/HomeDepotCanada/images/catalog/c0298724-910f-43b8-a98e-950acdbcf754_4.jpg and were hoping to go these will do the trick?

How do we put them on knowing there safe, how many put on? Whats the best and safest way to do this?

Many thanks

Leah

Answer 1

The brackets look fine. The main thing is to get a secure fixing into the wall. If it is a solid (brick or blockwork) wall use plastic wall plugs and 2" screws. The length of the s***w gives the secure fix. If it is a plasterboard wall (tap it and it will sound hollow) you need fixings specifically for plasterboard and the recommended, shorter screws. All available at DIY stores.

Answer 2

Hi Leah,

That type of wall cabinet usually has integral fixing points.

The usual fixing is reinforced points at the back (top) of the cabinet that will accept screws going through the back of the cabinet and into the wall.

A big, heavy, cabinet like that requires support at the top to stop it from pulling away from the wall. If you use the brackets you have bought they should go at the bottom of the cabinet and be firmly fixed to the wall. You will need two and the cabinet will still require support at the top. The method of fixing to the wall depends on the type of wall. Ideally you want two-and-a-half or three inch screws size ten, rawlplugged into a solid brick wall.

If it is not a solid brick wall you need special fixings or you need to be able to locate the timber frame within the wall and fix to this.

You also need to check the wall before drilling to ensure that you don't drill into pipes, RSJs or electrical cables.

There are so many variables that it is impossible to give you a written answer that covers all the possibilities. Find a handy neighbour, parent or friend to advise you. If you are in any doubt about their competence ask your neighbours if there is a local odd job man you can use.

I would not recommend fixing such a heavy cabinet to plasterboard.