Can I hang a 10.5kg bathroom cabinet on tiled/plasterboard wall?

[Homervanderjazz]

Hi,

I am looking to hang a bathroom cabinet in the bathroom where there are tiles on plasterboard. However the cabinets I am looking at weight around 10.5kg, will this simply be too heavy for this type of wall regardless of fixings used?

If it can be done what fixings would you recommend for such an application?

Thanks for your help.

 

[crystal ball]

My first move would be to establish where the timber frame is located.

 

[diy_fun_uk]

As Crystal Ball suggests, try to locate the wall studs and if possible secure into those. Even if just one side is secured into a stud (with the other side secured into the plaster) this is better than no studs at all. If not possible to locate studs and assuming the cabinet has a sufficient quantity of fixing locations, you should be ok with heavy duty wall plugs designed for hollow walls. The key is to ensure you install the fixings correctly e.g. hole not too big to ensure maximum grip can be achieved by the plug once screw tightened. And remember not to overtighten as you might crack a tile!

 

[sxturbo]

use these if you cant find a stud

GripIt Plasterboard Fixing 25mm x 14mm 8 Pack - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Wings create a vice-like grip on the back of the plasterboard and distribute weight more effectively than conventional plugs or fixings. No need for additional noggings, battens or stud wall modifications. Ideal for hanging wall-mounted TVs, boilers and kitchen...

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[wobs]

use these if you cant find a stud

GripIt Plasterboard Fixing 25mm x 14mm 8 Pack - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Wings create a vice-like grip on the back of the plasterboard and distribute weight more effectively than conventional plugs or fixings. No need for additional noggings, battens or stud wall modifications. Ideal for hanging wall-mounted TVs, boilers and kitchen...

www.screwfix.com

These are stronger:

Heavy Duty Plasterboard Fixings | Cavity Wall Fixings | GeeFix

GeeFix ultimate heavy duty plasterboard fixings, cavity wall / hollow wall anchors for heavy objects. Works with materials between 3mm & 75mm

www.geefix.com

 

[Deleted member 294929]

Cold you pop a tile off behind the cabinet?

 

[Rodders53]

IMHO those Gripits are not really designed for a plasterboard plus ceramic tile on front (9.5 to 15mm wall thickness)
PB alone being 9.5 (ceiling) and 12.5/15mm on walls.

There are alternative PB plugs and toggle action fixings if a stud or noggin can't be located.

I've used Fischer's UX range to successfully to affix 'towel rails' doubling up as disability grab rails on our PB ensuite and bathroom (6 screws per rail). I did manage to find a stud for one or two screws, though. They also hold radiators on the same walls in the same rooms. You must use screws long enough to go right through the end of the plugs.
Other brands do similar (inc Rawlplug). Don't be tempted to fit too short a plug, it needs to go through tile, adhesive and plasterboard and still have enough to 'knot' behind the board to work properly.

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[freddiemercurystwin]

My first move would be to establish where the timber frame is located.

Where did the OP say he had a timber frame?

 

[crystal ball]

Where did the OP say he had a timber frame?

He never but what's holding the plasterboard up, I have fitted hundreds of screens, TVS, Distribution boards to plaster board walls, first job is to have a poke around for timber.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Internal wall? External wall? Plasterboard on dabs? We have no idea.

 

[blup]

Why would there be plasterboard on plasterboard, which suggests a solid wall.

Long concrete screw through to the plaster/block/brick underneath.

Blup

 

[crystal ball]

Plasterboard wall means partition to me, not dry lined, if so as above, long screws

 

[Homervanderjazz]

Thanks for all the replies. The house has metal studs so even if I did find one I can’t see it would be all that helpful. It is an internal wall. I will have a look at some of the fixing later mentioned. I may try and buy a lighter cabinet in all honesty.

 

[fillyboy]

Thanks for all the replies. The house has metal studs so even if I did find one I can’t see it would be all that helpful. It is an internal wall.

With the right self drilling & tapping screws it would be OK, the plasterboard is screwed onto it ok after all.

 

[securespark]

My house has Paramount everywhere upstairs. There is not a lot of wood in those panels.