Shelf assistance beside a Manufactured Home? The the dry walls in these homes are super delicate. I have...
The the dry walls in these homes are super delicate. I have be trying to hang some shelves but nought has worked. The shelves hold a slot for the screw to slide in to so I own to use a flot headed screw that fits specifically.
I bought some achors but nil seems to work. The plastic expanding anchors in recent times pull out when I install the shelf.
I tried the metal self drumbeat anchors and the too just pulled out after the mass of the shelf was applied.
I later tried the ceiling anchors - the ones with the self passage "V" but the problem is that unless you tighten it all the mode it is loose and the shelf moves around. I can't get the screw come first into the slot if I tighten it.
This is a nightmare.
Can anyone help me out next to an answer to this problem.
Answers: First, you should be anchoring your wall shelving to the wall studs NOT the drywall itself.
If its an interior wall on a manufactured built after 1977 the spacing is likely 24 inches, on nouns bearing walls (sides and ends) it will be 16 inches on center.
If your place is built after 77, the walboard should be 1/2 to 5/8 inch, but your problem is you are trying to anchor to the wrong surface...I know it sounds silly, but that will be covered surrounded by your instructions.
Now, locate those studs and hang the shelves!