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Kitchen Fitting
wall kitchen units installation
Anonymous user 23 February 2024 - 3.45 PM
Hi, i am using a local kitchen provider for both units and installation. Cabinets have same thinkness back (20mm) and sides. To my surprise he is not using wall rails to fix wall units to cavity wall, no wall rails no brackets. He is using long screws and plugs, he holds the wall unit levelled against the wall, drills through back at 6 places and uses plug and screws to secure. Looks really solid but i am concerned if it is right method to do wall units. Any adivce would be highly appreciated thanks.
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Sginstallations
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That is unusual and a slow way to install wall units , we use hanging brackets /hanging rails as it’s quicker to install the wall units and then use the adjustments on the wall unit hanger to move up and down or it and out for levelling, also it avoids the chance of hitting a power cables,ie you can still get a solid fixing in a bracket or hanging rail by finding first where the power cables are ,then going to the side safely to fix , this avoids the potential for a live cable being severed which could potentially liven up metal surfaces.
Answered6 March 2022
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All Seasons Windows (Kent) Ltd
No this is not right he should be using the correct wall brackets as it all done by weight etc so I would recommend asking the builder why he isn't using the correct brackets !
Answered6 March 2022
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B-Smart handyman services
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If that's the method the works for the fitter then it's fine, 6 fittings is more than what you would have usually so can't see it going anywhere
Answered9 March 2022
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Falcon Carpentry & Renovations
Some units don't have wall rails/brackets but have a reinforced back panel so this method is is totally suited for the units. Only need 4 fixings but if the fitter wasn't happy with this he may have added more, sometimes the odd screw doesn't feel tight. Sounds like a good strong fixing me.
Answered15 March 2022
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