Will I need to install horizontal studs around this or is there enough support from the plastic?
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Definitely need to frame it out in studs, including one in the middle. Not hard to do at all. Use long drywall screws, seems to work well...
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You should install studs at the top, mid and bottom. There are countersunk screw holess on each surface to hold this unit in place. Use the treated screws for the cement board in these holes. I set the bottom one at the appropriate level and secured it in place. I then inserted the mid stud into the shelf unit and put the unit in the wall to place the stud in the correct location. Then I secured that stud in place. Next I placed the top piece in place by lowering it from above the unit and then secured it in place. At that point you can remove the shelf or screw it in place depending on other tasks you may want to complete before securing the shelf unit.I hope that helps you out. You should install studs at the top, mid and bottom. There are countersunk screw holess on each surface to hold this unit in place. Use the treated screws for the cement board in these holes. I set the bottom one at the appropriate level and secured it in place. I then inserted the mid stud into the shelf unit and put the unit in the wall to place the stud in the correct location. Then I secured that stud in place. Next I placed the top piece in place by lowering it from above the unit and then secured it in place. At that point you can remove the shelf or screw it in place depending on... » Read More You should install studs at the top, mid and bottom. There are countersunk screw holess on each surface to hold this unit in place. Use the treated screws for the cement board in these holes. I set the bottom one at the appropriate level and secured it in place. I then inserted the mid stud into the shelf unit and put the unit in the wall to place the stud in the correct location. Then I secured that stud in place. Next I placed the top piece in place by lowering it from above the unit and then secured it in place. At that point you can remove the shelf or screw it in place depending on other tasks you may want to complete before securing the shelf unit.I hope that helps you out. « Show Less
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We did install horizontal studs around this so we could screw our Durock to it and more support.
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You should install studs at the top, mid and bottom. There are countersunk screw holess on each surface to hold this unit in place. Use the treated screws for the cement board in these holes. I set the bottom one at the appropriate level and secured it in place. I then inserted the mid stud into the shelf unit and put the unit in the wall to place the stud in the correct location. Then I secured that stud in place. Next I placed the top piece in place by lowering it from above the unit and then secured it in place. At that point you can remove the shelf or screw it in place depending on other tasks you may want to complete before securing the shelf unit. I hope that helps you out.
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We did add an extra piece of wood in between the big shelve and small shelve to make sure when we placed the tile and bottles it would sag.. Like I said. if you have lots of bottles of shampoo and bath wash. I would go with the one with the 2 big shelves.. Hope this helps..
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I mounted wire racks on the sides, with no problem, however, for center support, I ran a 1x2 up the back. I'll try to post photo,s on the review site.
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Absolutely. Only one stud is needed to mount, as the bracket runs vertical.
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I'm sorry, I just don't My husband says if you can find a stud behind the wall, you should have no trouble installing the bar. My handyman installed it over a tile wall so I'm afraid I'm not sure of the answer to your question.
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Interesting idea but I would say no. It is not a strong/sturdy piece. Maybe if it was heavily reinforced. I'd look for a different piece if you want a horizontal piece.
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You might want to ask EZ shelf. They are pretty easy to get a hold of. The way I have mine setup, no, you need a back wall for the center support. And I'm pretty sure that's what they will tell you, but you can see what they say. There are configurations (for a few more dollars) if you just have a back wall but no side walls.
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I think the racks it's strong enough, size would be perfact too; but however there is only one screw for each piece to be mounted on wall, guess you need to check the strongness for the type of wall you got and what method you are planning to mount the racks.
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We would recommend finding the studs to support the maximum weight but screws with anchors may also work.
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I never used the plastic anchors. When I mounted mine I just used the screws to a 2/4 stud. The same could be done if you have sheet rock over the wall. Just be sure you are on the STUD.
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I just happened to have a stud where I wanted to place it, but if you don't have a stud, you should use anchors of some type. Depending on how much weight you are going to put on the shelf, plastic expanders should work well, but molly bolts would be the most sturdy. It will leave a hole so be prepared to fix it if or when you remove the shelf.
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there are holes in the back panel so it can be secured to the studs. I would not try to support it off the ground unless you're going to put really light things on the shelves.
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I used drywall screws (instead of the screws that come with it), and it seems pretty secure in the drywall. The mounting holes are about 28" apart, so you will not be able to get both sides in a stud. It's not that heavy though, so it shouldn't be a problem.
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Considering the weight of the unit I would say that at least 2 of the mounting screws should be screwed into a stud. Since our home is 250 years old I ran all 4 screws in to the 1" thick chestnut planks under the plaster.
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They are strong enough to support both however i hung my filter and fan outside due to space limitations. Where the bars cross you may also want to add a couple of zip ties. This gives it a little extra rigidity.
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Hi. I gave this to a friend of mine last Christmas and he went to Lowes and bought wall anchors and stainless screws to mount the unit, as where he wanted it placed did not have wall studs located where needed. He says they worked great.
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We had to mount ours Into only one stuf because our house is so old. It doesn't seem to be an issue, I suggest at least one stud though. My husband put it up in about a Half hour
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They will work wonderfully and you'll love the finished look. Anchor them well, preferably in the wall studs. I'm estimating that two will do the job, as evenly spaced as possible.