rrich1 Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Ok guys I'm trying to figure out the best way to mount my new DVD shelving unit. It's 36" x 24". It is going on a wall. Should I just attach it with 4 screws into the studs and be done? Any better ideas?Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 What type screws? Maybe lags right into the studs or is this just to keep it from tipping Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted September 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 What type screws? Maybe lags right into the studs or is this just to keep it from tipping Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkGoing on a wall. So more than just to keep it from tipping. I think I'll just pick up some lags tomorrow. Going to hit up Lowes to look at tubs anyways. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Going on a wall. So more than just to keep it from tipping. I think I'll just pick up some lags tomorrow. Going to hit up Lowes to look at tubs anyways. Sent from my XT1254 using TapatalkOk, sorry for the cryptic talk lol I was thinking as I typed, so it's not standing in the floor going to be wall mounted?Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted September 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Ok, sorry for the cryptic talk lol I was thinking as I typed, so it's not standing in the floor going to be wall mounted?Sent from my iPad using TapatalkYes. I don't have any floor space available. I tried to keep it somewhat on the smaller side for that reason but now am rethinking if I should or not.Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Yes. I don't have any floor space available. I tried to keep it somewhat on the smaller side for that reason but now am rethinking if I should or not.Sent from my XT1254 using TapatalkAs long as you use some nice lags right into the stud you should be good, I'd use a washer too Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted September 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 That's what I was thinking. Thanks. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally13 Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Available are cabinet mounting screws. They usually are a #8 or #10 and have a large washer head on them. They are designed specifically for mounting cabinets. Definitely screw into the studs. Drywall isnt anywhere near strong enough to hold the weight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99_XC600 Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Another option is to use use structural wood screws They are stronger than traditional lag screws and they also come in a shiny black oxide coating with the advantage of a flat head surface. You can get them in various lengths as well. So it's nice option to use when the screw head may be exposed. http://www.lowes.com/pd/FastenMaster-50-Count-4-1-2-in-Structural-Wood-Screws/3446730 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted October 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Thanks! Haven't had time to mount it yet so I will check those out. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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