Regarding Installing onto sheetrock, can I simply use longer screws/bolts so submerge more deeply into the wood stud?
1805676
Stephen, Yes - I think that would work fine! Longer lag bolts would do the trick, compensating for the thickness of the sheet rock.
1805677
If mounting to the ceiling, I would install a 3/4inch piece of plywood 12 x 12 inches and I would anchor the mounting bracket to the 3/4inch plywood and the ceiling using 3 1/2 inch bolts or wood screws.I hope this helps? Good Luck!
1805678
You should be fine using longer bolts. I would recommend pre-drilling first just to protect the stud. It's going to take enough abuse. I wouldn't use anything smaller then a 3" just because you will have a weak point with the sheetrock being between the stud and the bracket. Unless you cut out the sheetrock just big enough for the bracket...?
516058
Yes, you can either put some 1/4" shim stock on the studs or like in my case, i just tighted the lag bolts until I felt slight resistance. don't overtighten or you could deform the safe. My gap was slightly less than 1/4" on each side (wood and houses aren't perfect) but it is plenty strong. I'm not overly concerned about would be theives from prying it out since mine safe is hidden and to be honest, if they find it and want it, they will find a way to get it out.
618828
Yes Much better that way. Find stud locations and use lag bolts 1- 1/2 long
751809
yes but you must use the correct length of screws and anchors, e.g., toggles. You can't screw directly into drywall.
1427535
A support stud is 1.5 inches. You could always use a tiny finish nail and find out the exact nailing surface by poking a couple of exploratory holes into the sheetrock but then you're going to have holes to spackle. Once you decide where you want the top hole, you could always use a level to find the bottom hole.
1086546
I don't know much about sheetrock but I screwed mine to drywall studs and its holding up my 50 inch just fine .
1978697
I first mounted a 16 inch wide piece of decorative hardwood and secure that into the studs. Then I used the screws that came with the mount to attach it to the hardwood.
2035308
This product has 2 gang boxes, and they are designed to install in existing walls with 4" cavities. You can install before hanging the sheetrock, but you don't have to. If you have lathe & plaster, then the thickness will be greater, but tabs will extend out enough to grab and hold. Just cut the opening and fit (make sure that there is enough depth for unit to fit, otherwise, you will need to cut as much off the back of the box to accommodate it). This is a great product, and it worked very well for me. I am sure you too will like the end result.
1268577
Absolutely although...the length of screw you use to attach them and the surface they are attached to probably has a lot more to do with their holding ability. If you are using them to hang heavy items...make sure you are screwing them directly into wood...not just the sheetrock.
1500176
Your weakest point will be the mounting screws.... Use 'Lag bolts' into solid wood...... "That oughta do it!"
242105
Actually I think you can install this directly into dry wall without a stud using 1/4" snap toggle bolts. They have them here on Amazon.
79089
You can use the screw/hooks into a stud, these come with the rack. If installing to dry wall you will need toggle bolts not supplied.
469893
I would not use sheet rock wall achors. There are enough holes in that mount that you can hit a stud. That would be stronger.
2071720
I had to mount it into sheetrock. So I didn't use the provided screws. I used sheetrock anchors that I bought from the hardware store. It slides onto the screw heads so you can use whatever length or type of screw you need.
127003
If the studs are too far apart, you could always lay down a base board that matches up to the studs, then mount the bar on top of that. I did this with my bar and it works like a charm. As for your question, The bar is not adjustable width-wise so your studs may not match up.
1581699
Yes, if you're going to put the lag bolts into a stud, you'll want to drilla pilot hole first. It will make it much easier to put the bolt in.
2054242
I just used the 8 screws and it is more than satisfactory. If you have a very heavy load, you may want to add the bolts.