Floating cabinet blocking / bracing behind drywall
Michael_Q
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Goal: Safely mount 50+ pound floating bathroom cabinet on the wall.
Issue: Between the studs is a 2″ Schedule 40 PVC pipe.
Details:
• Cabinet dimensions are: 27.5″ wide x 31.5″ tall x 14.5″ deep
• Drywall is 5/8″ thick
• We were planning to add some 2×6 wood blocking / bracing
• We discovered a 2″ schedule 40 pvc pipe in between the studs. See attached screenshot.
Questions:
1) Does anyone have a workaround for adding blocking to anchor a 50+ floating bathroom cabinet?
2) Is it safe to use a 2×6 wood backing with a notch for the pipe?
3) Is there a better way to support this cabinet?
Thanks for your help!
Replies
Mike,
Screw the cab to whatever stud(s) you can like you would mount any wall cab. Don’t use drywall screws.
But first.
Ad some blocking at either side of the cab location, screwing and gluing them vertically to the drywall while you’ve got the space open. Screw through the drywall where it will be covered by the cab. Longer block the better.
You should fire tape the drywall you put back over the hole.
After mounting the cab to the stud, add mounting screws to those blocks if you need to snug it up to the wall surface.
Comprende?
Hi Calvin!
Thanks for your assistance and help! Makes complete sense.
Good Day!
Since you've already got a hole across 3 studs fill it with plywood not drywall. You can tape and finish it to match the existing. Screw the cabinet to the plywood being careful not to hit the pipe which is ABS not PVC.