This is my first post here, so 'Hi' everyone!
I’m looking to install a new kitchen in my flat in the near future. It’s the first major DIY project I’ve taken on board, so really I want to equip myself with a bit of sound advice from somebody who actually knows what they're doing to save myself from making any silly blunders later down the line!
The concern I have is with a kitchen wall cabinet, or more specifically the wall into which it will be hung. The problem being, the previous cabinet fell down, taking a nice chunk of plaster with it around each of the wall anchors. I’ve since filled the holes with some Unibond ready mix wall filler, which on the packet states that it is so strong that you can plug it, nail it and screw it – which is all well and good, but I’m wondering... all considered, will it be strong enough to hold a double wall cabinet securely?
The other thing was: I put quite a lot of filler into the holes - I packed them solid, about an inch or so deep – so the once hollow wall isn’t so hollow anymore. I’d imagine the filler would probably be stronger than the plasterboard itself, but I’m wondering just how much strength it’s going to have being supported on all sides by plasterboard – if you see what I mean. So the question is: should I treat it as a solid wall now instead; if so, what would be the best method to secure it? Or, is there a better way to go about fastening the unit to the wall?
Any advice greatly appreciated!
I’m looking to install a new kitchen in my flat in the near future. It’s the first major DIY project I’ve taken on board, so really I want to equip myself with a bit of sound advice from somebody who actually knows what they're doing to save myself from making any silly blunders later down the line!
The concern I have is with a kitchen wall cabinet, or more specifically the wall into which it will be hung. The problem being, the previous cabinet fell down, taking a nice chunk of plaster with it around each of the wall anchors. I’ve since filled the holes with some Unibond ready mix wall filler, which on the packet states that it is so strong that you can plug it, nail it and screw it – which is all well and good, but I’m wondering... all considered, will it be strong enough to hold a double wall cabinet securely?
The other thing was: I put quite a lot of filler into the holes - I packed them solid, about an inch or so deep – so the once hollow wall isn’t so hollow anymore. I’d imagine the filler would probably be stronger than the plasterboard itself, but I’m wondering just how much strength it’s going to have being supported on all sides by plasterboard – if you see what I mean. So the question is: should I treat it as a solid wall now instead; if so, what would be the best method to secure it? Or, is there a better way to go about fastening the unit to the wall?
Any advice greatly appreciated!