Stud Mounting

[Kakia69]

(no comments from the peanut gallery!!!)

if there was any other words to use, i would have used them.

stud mounting...LOL

anyway, what does this mean?

trying to hang some really cool shelves and it came with the screws and plastic anchors. I am going to be hanging them onto my wall (most likely into drywall). In order to use these plastic anchors, am i going to need a drill or power screw driver?

[LPBEAR55]

Sorry,

I have only heard it from beastiality.

[McFly41]

If possible, you want to mount at least one side of the shelf into one of the 2x4 studs behind your drywall, thus, stud mounting...OR that is what it would be called if you climbed on top of me!:banana: :laugher:

It often isn't possible to mount the shelf on a stud and still have it centered or where you want it on the wall. That's why they use the anchors. The only problem is, if you have too much weight on the shelf, the anchor will eventually work its way through the drywall and the shelf will fall.

[Stargazer]

Ok, since none of the guys are gonna answer this one, I'll go ahead (I'm sure if I'm wrong, they'll let us know).;)

If you are going to stud mount the shelves, that means you are going to screw them into the wall where a 2x4 stud is positioned behind the wallboard, in which case you do not need the plastic anchors, you only need the screws and a powered screw driver will certainly help. If you are going to mount them on the wall where there is no stud behind the wallboard, you must first drill holes in the wall so that you can insert the plasic anchors, which will keep the screws from tearing the wallboard.

Hope that helps!

[LPBEAR55]

Really,

Just buy a stud finder from HOME DEPOT or tap a hammer on the wall to listen for a change in sound; thats the stud. Then nail your supports up and hang the shelves.

[Kakia69]

thanks for the input. each shelf is really small and only needs one screw and anchor to keep it attached to the wall. now all i need is a drill and power screw driver. Guess i'm headed to homodepot tonight.

[Kakia69]

are there power screw driver/drill combos?

[Puttingood]

No No No ! you don't need a drill or a power screwdriver. just take something less than the size of the anchor and push it through the sheetrock and then put the anchor in the hole and tap it in flush. The screw will expand the anchor when you screw it in with a screw driver.

You do not need a anchor if you are hanging the shelf on a stud. just screw the screw into the stud. You might want to drive a nail in first then pull it out so the screw will go in easier.

[Stargazer]

Don't go buy a drill and powered screw driver just to hang some shelves. You don't HAVE to have them, but if you can borrow them, they will make it easier. :)

ps when I put in anchors, I have a small Phillips head screw driver that I use to hammer the hole into the wall.

[Kakia69]

so glad i asked. definitely saved myself some money. had i gone, not only would i have purchased a drill and power screw driver; i would have purchased some plants and a grill and who knows what my eyes would see. home depot is bad for my wallet. :)

[Stargazer]

Originally posted by Kakia69
... i would have purchased some plants and a grill and who knows what my eyes would see. home depot is bad for my wallet. :)


:D I can relate!!

[Kakia69]

i've done two of these things already. the first anchor/screw is perfect, but i fucked up on the second one. hit the anchor too hard with my hammer and it went into the wall. what do i do now? how do i get it out? this sucks. boo hoo.

[Stargazer]

No worries! Take something smaller than the hole in the wall and push the anchor the rest of the way through the wall. Then put another anchor in the hole. Or if the hole is too big, you can go to HD and buy some bigger screws and anchors, but wear your blinders so you don't buy anything else! :D

[Y2Buddy]

careful don't hit the wall too hard or you'll......uh oh, too late

well, don't woory too much about the then, just move it over so the shelf covers the hole, or you can go the HD and get some spackle, a putty knife, and you can use a wet sponge after it dries to smooth it out. Sandpaper just makes a mess.

These are the very type of things I'm talking about. That's why I dumped my wad in HD:D


You should go to Home Depot though. What you need to use is called "E-Z Ancor" self drilling dry wall anchors. You just screw the anchor into the wall, and then the screw into the anchor. The smallest ones hold up to 30 pounds.

Anything you buy at HD though, you can always use it, and take it back. I like my smaller power screw driver by Skil though, they're only about $10, and it's always ready. Good luck.

[PantherPaul]

Originally posted by Stargazer
No worries! Take something smaller than the hole in the wall and push the anchor the rest of the way through the wall. Then put another anchor in the hole. Or if the hole is to big, you can go to HD and buy some bigger screws and anchors, but wear your blinders so you don't buy anything else! :D
Or use those expanding type of screws that open up as you screw them in. Hitting the anchor in too hard? Sounds like pent up sexual frustration to me :)

[Kakia69]

Originally posted by Stargazer
No worries! Take something smaller than the hole in the wall and push the anchor the rest of the way through the wall. Then put another anchor in the hole. Or if the hole is to big, you can go to HD and buy some bigger screws and anchors, but wear your blinders so you don't buy anything else! :D

alrighty, Star. i need bigger anchors. heard one fall behind the dry wall (apt walls are sooo cheap). got my blinders on and am telling myself to stay focused. :D

[Kakia69]

Originally posted by Y2Buddy
careful don't hit the wall too hard or you'll......uh oh, too late

well, don't woory too much about the then, just move it over so the shelf covers the hole, or you can go the HD and get some spackle, a putty knife, and you can use a wet sponge after it dries to smooth it out. Sandpaper just makes a mess.

These are the very type of things I'm talking about. That's why I dumped my wad in HD:D


You should go to Home Depot though. What you need to use is called "E-Z Ancor" self drilling dry wall anchors. You just screw the anchor into the wall, and then the screw into the anchor. The smallest ones hold up to 30 pounds.

Anything you buy at HD though, you can always use it, and take it back. I like my smaller power screw driver by Skil though, they're only about $10, and it's always ready. Good luck.

spackle...that's actually on my list to buy.

and self drilling dry wall anchors? that sounds so much better. have added those to my list.

$10 for a small power screw driver? added that to my list, too.

Star!!!! not even in the store and my list is growing. what's a girl to do?

[PantherPaul]

Spackle is a wonderful thing. Covers up all kinds of mistakes. I have heard of people using toothpaste instead of spackle?! They apply it let it dry (does it dry completely?) and then paint over it. Granted only small pin holes maybe. Go ahead and buy the chargeable screw driver. Has multiple uses with assorted shaped bits! :D

[Stargazer]

Originally posted by Kakia69

Star!!!! not even in the store and my list is growing. what's a girl to do?

Kakia honey, if you're anything like me, you will get a bigger piece of paper to put your list on and another credit card. :D Have fun!!

[cltbuilder]

Originally posted by Stargazer
If you are going to stud mount the shelves, that means you are going to screw them into the wall where a 2x4 stud is positioned behind the wallboard, in which case you do not need the plastic anchors, you only need the screws and a powered screw driver will certainly help. If you are going to mount them on the wall where there is no stud behind the wallboard, you must first drill holes in the wall so that you can insert the plasic anchors, which will keep the screws from tearing the wallboard.

Hope that helps!


:applause: I am SO impressed!!!!

[Stargazer]

Thank you, sir! ~curtsies~ :D