Timeline for How can I fix a cabinet to plasterboard with brick wall behind?
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| Nov 13, 2014 at 15:02 | comment | added | suspectus | From the front face of the board to the wall is just over 1 1/2" (40mm). From the inside face I guess the gap is 28mm (1 1/8"). Tapping the wall there appears to be nothing solid between the end of the wall and a window (3ft 3"). Will drill hole(s) later thanks. | |
| Nov 13, 2014 at 13:27 | comment | added | user23534 | If the drywall is an 1 1/2" off the brick I'd suspect it's furred out with some 2x2's or 2x4's laid flat on 16 or 24" centers. I mean the drywall has to be attached to something right? If you can locate the furring strips it might be best to just mount your cabinet to them. You'll probably have to drill holes as the brick may fool your stud finder. | |
| Nov 13, 2014 at 12:28 | comment | added | Walker | @suspectus, use spray foam to seal the whole in the plaster board, so you don't get any drafts from it. | |
| Nov 13, 2014 at 11:09 | comment | added | suspectus | The gap between the board and the wall is fairly large - 40mm (over 1 1/2 inches). I'm now thinking of cutting the board to snugly fit a batten which will screw into the wall. | |
| Nov 13, 2014 at 8:58 | vote | accept | suspectus | ||
| Nov 13, 2014 at 2:35 | history | answered | user23534 | CC BY-SA 3.0 |