[Gatortwins]

I am trying to hang a corner cabinet above a washer (will hold laundry detergent so needs to support weight). The cabinet is 30" tall and 24" wide.

The problem I am running into is there are only 2 studs available (1 on each side) to attach the cabinet to via the top and bottom mount rails. The stud in the corner of the room is not accessible due to the flattened corner of the back of the cabinet. This is the only cabinet being mounted, no other cabinets on the side to distribute the weight.

I thought of attaching 1x4s to the studs and then attaching the cabinet to the 1x4. This would let me get 4 acrews on each wall, 2 on top mount rail and 2 on bottom mount rail.

Does anyone have any other suggestions for hanging this cabinet securely? If experience in similar situations?

Thank you.

 

[rjniles]

A stud on each side with a screw in the top and bottom rail(4 screws total) is all you need.

 

[SeniorSitizen]

If we google screw shear strength and any other forces that may apply we see that a person probably couldn't put enough laundry supplies in the cabinet to over load two #12 screws much less 4 screws.

 

[Gatortwins]

The instructions that I found recommended 3" #8 screws. With doing only the 4 screws, would you guys recommend #12 instead, or will #8 work?

 

[SeniorSitizen]

The instructions that I found recommended 3" #8 screws. With doing only the 4 screws, would you guys recommend #12 instead, or will #8 work?

You could do pull-ups on four #8 screws if the shelving would tolerate it, so yes I'd use #8s in that application.

There are charts that tell what size holes to pre-drill. Pilot hole through the cabinet and anchor hole into the stud. Anchor hole drilled first. If this isn't clear I'd be happy to look it up.

 

[Gatortwins]

Thanks for the help guys, appreciate the quick responses. I found the sizing chart for pre drilling mentioned and am going to go for it!

 

[Fix'n it]

there are screws that are pretty heavy duty. the ones i use are by a company called SPAX.
they look like this. kind of expensive, but work really well. i love em.
http://www.ultimategarage.com/shop/images/spaxgreenflathead-a.jpg

 

[SeniorSitizen]

there are screws that are pretty heavy duty. the ones i use are by a company called SPAX.
they look like this. kind of expensive, but work really well. i love em.
http://www.ultimategarage.com/shop/images/spaxgreenflathead-a.jpg

Note: with the screw having the non threaded shank diameter the same as minor diameter, a pilot hole isn't necessary, only the anchor hole approximately the diameter of the shank is needed. And of course those in a hurry and not being concerned about cam out, screws twisting off or ever needing to remove the screw no pre drill is necessary.

 

[ront02769]

Just use 2 1/2 inch deck screws, get the ones with star top, use finish washers, drive with an impact driver = no pre drilling, no stripping, easy removal if you ever get the urge, and rock solid. Ron

 

[MT Stringer]

I used cabinet mounting screws for our kitchen. Four per cabinet.

The screws have a flat head and hold the cabinets securely in place. Depending on the thickness of your backing piece, either 2 1/2 or 3 inch screws should be fine. Don't want to screw too deep into the stuff because there is no telling if some electrical is running through the stud.

 

[fortunerestore]

For sure these types of cabinets are a wonderful way to reduce clutter, store personal items and save space in your bathroom. As far as your problem is concerned, try pull-ups on four #8 screws. You will get a number of charts explain you what size holes to pre-drill for better finishing. Try making a pilot hole through the cabinet after you are done with anchor hole into the stud.