Robe Fixing

[securespark]

Had a sliding door robe assembled today. It's not fixed to the wall.

Wondered the best way, considering the gap 'tween robe and wall.

Would corner brackets inside the robe be best?

 

[Captain Nemesis]

How big is the gap?

 

[conny]

Can you access the gap at the back?
If yes I would cut 2 small blocks, say about 3" long by 2" wide and thick enough to bridge the gap.
Have someone hold the block in position while you drill a hole through the back of the wardrobe and block and drill deep enough to mark the wall.
Remove the block and drill the wall to accept a rawplug. Push rawplug into the wall and then get your assistant to hold the block back in position whilst you screw through the back of the wardrobe to secure it.
It's a good idea to mark the block on one face before you drill which way is up so you position it correctly when fitting it.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Does it really need to be fixed to the wall? normally if they're supposed to they come with a (usually bit rubbish) bracket.

 

[securespark]

When you close the (sliding) doors, there's a bit of sideways movement in the carcase.

Can't really move the robe. It's 7 feet tall and 6 wide.

The back panel is a bit of that lovely hardboardy stuff, hence the idea of a sturdy triangular metal bracket that screws to the cabinet in the top corners, then affixes to the wall.

The gap will still be there though I can reach either side so maybe put in pieces of skirt the same thickness.

 

[Captain Nemesis]

Just get Keitai round - he'll soon sort it with a few 6" cut nails and a club hammer.

 

[securespark]

Something like this:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/hafele-corner-gussets-zinc-plated-65-x-65-x-19mm-10-pack/9861p