Kitchen wall unit fixings for thermalite wall

[Adam78]

Hi,

I have thermalite wall and need to hang a large kitchen wall unit. Tried the brown plugs but they don't hold.

What's the best fixings to mount a kitchen wall unit to a thermalite wall?

Some people suggest just screw directly into the wall without any plugs.

 

[Deleted member 323070]

Hi,

I have thermalite wall and need to hang a large kitchen wall unit. Tried the brown plugs but they don't hold.

What's the best fixings to mount a kitchen wall unit to a thermalite wall?

Some people suggest just screw directly into the wall without any plugs.

I'd have fixed a 18mm or 25 mm ply to the wall, prior to plastering to take the kitchen cabinets.
You can use as many fixings as is needed.
You can still fix ply to the wall but it sounds like you're now limited to only the size of the cabinet.

Alternatively use specialist fixings such as resin fixings.

Chemical Fixings | Screws, Nails & Fixings

Browse our range of chemical fixings today and get next day delivery on a number of products. Shop online now at Selco Builders Warehouse.

www.selcobw.com

 

[foxhole]

You need correct plugs.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-anchors-nylon-60mm-50-pack/454HT?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19815174909&gbraid=0AAAAAD8IdPzGeaRQ7U3HedkbRU9nlieuC&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI35PMk9zBjQMVFqNQBh3MWwAgEAQYCyABEgIH0vD_BwE

 

[OwainDIYer]

Kitchen unit fixing rails eg

Cabinet Hanger Wall Rail 27mm x 2032mm

Cabinet Hanger Wall Rail 27mm x 2032mm

www.tcfixings.co.uk

together with suitable wallplugs as mentioned.

 

[chirpychippy]

If your walls are Thermalite am I correct in presuming your walls are dot and dab plasterboard?

If so, you need Corefix Screws from Screwfix.

 

[GhostIntMachine]

If your walls are Thermalite am I correct in presuming your walls are dot and dab plasterboard?

If so, you need Corefix Screws from Screwfix.

+1 to that. First used them on upper cabinets about 18 months ago. Really horrible 1970s lightweight blocks and the Corefixes. together with long hanging rails (as suggested above) got round a load of issues I'd have otherwise had

 

[Adam78]

If your walls are Thermalite am I correct in presuming your walls are dot and dab plasterboard?

If so, you need Corefix Screws from Screwfix.

No they are not dot and dab, they've been plastered over.

 

[JohnD]

Cabinet Hanging rails are what you need, with plenty of screws to spread the load, with one at each end of the strip, and at least one per metre, including one near each hanger. You can bridge over cables, pipes, chases and weak spots. You can paint the rail to match the wall, this is easier before you install it, and paint the wall as well behind the rail. It is very strong, and you can reposition or remove cabinets with ease.

In a poor surface, you can vacuum out the dust, then inject builders adhesive into the hole (put the nozzle right to the back so there is no air bubble) then press your plasplug into it. Press it below the surface so it it gripping the block, not the plaster. You can put a screw into it by a couple of turns to use as a handle.

Leave it to set overnight, then remove the handle and you can insert the screw. It needs ti be long enough to reach the end of the plug.

This is a low-cost method for internal work. A better and more expensive method for heavy work uses resin.

 

[chirpychippy]

No they are not dot and dab, they've been plastered over.

85mm masonary screws may solve your problem.

 

[foxhole]

85mm masonary screws may solve your problem.

They don’t hold in thermolite thread are too small .

 

[mikeey84]

I'd also recommend a hanging rail- I used one to great effect for exactly this scenario in my kitchen.

I'd did mean a trip to IKEA, as it was the easiest place to source one, but they are available elsewhere (and works with non IKEA kitchens)

Allows you to use lots of fixings

 

[chirpychippy]

I'd also recommend a hanging rail- I used one to great effect for exactly this scenario in my kitchen.

I'd did mean a trip to IKEA, as it was the easiest place to source one, but they are available elsewhere (and works with non IKEA kitchens)

Allows you to use lots of fixings

Howdens sell the long rail, 2.4mtrs I think.

 

[JohnD]

I've had the long ones. Lots of places only seem to sell shorter lengths so they are accepted by the post or the cheap parcel companies for mail order.