I live in a 1940's house w/ plaster walls. Always seem to have problems w/ attaching rods, etc. Any suggestions?
1659526
I'd screw the thing into a stud. Second choice would be wall anchors (molly bolts).
816434
Be careful with it! Mine is in dry wall, but it's pretty heavy duty dry wall. Try to find studs in the waall if possilbe
2030578
Same problem here. In fact, I have had problems with all the screws and holes. Have yet to get the thing together.
1250592
I had wall studs exposed, so I mounted a 2x6 between the studs before sheetrock to give it something strong to hang on.After all sheetrock and paint done I just mounted brackets on wall w screws into that board. Culk and the plyming keeps it from moving around. Another option would be lag bolts w washer.I to found the brackets hard to understand, more the casting on the sink fault though. Just remember people, kids, have a tendancybto lean or rest on sinks.. so make the mount strong.Love the sink, works great!
1399542
I had the same problem, I used a piece of the packaging foam that came with it, lined the outside of the rod and slid the handle on it, the friction keeps it in place just fine.
1841129
I have the same item. I would **GUESS**: Try a"REAL" Hardware Store. Also... I chose to not use screws and so avoid holes in the wall. Instead, I **thoroughly** cleaned the painted wall surface and applied a NameBrand double-sided, permanent adhesive, FOAM mounting tape - FIRST, to the ENTIRE (Cleaned) back of the key hanger. You must trim the foam to fit and NOT SHOW from the front. PRESS FIRMLY to the wall. I used a cloth over a softwood block and "tapped " with a hammer to firmly set the hanger. I gave it 24hrs to bond - didn't HAVE to, BUT... Then I hung up the Keys, etc. I have had no issues.
806039
I had to have my neighbor help me. I put the rods in opposite each other and the last one she pushed the softbox in while I bent the rod and secured it. It took a few tries.
499112
I had a little trouble with mine that I think was due to my pop ups. The little device was getting knocked around quite a bit and it did open up leaving a chlorine tab on the plaster. However, I might have had a defective unit and the vendor proactively sent me a replacement when I mentioned it in a review. It's winter now and I've not tried the replacement, but I'd encourage you to try the product knowing that the vendor stands behind it if it gives you problems.
258836
I used two screws into my plaster wall, but I'm pretty sure I could have used nails. As long as you don't plan on physically hanging from it, you'll be good.
273643
They stick very tight but I would think some Goo-Gone or other adhesive remover would help. I'd never stick these to a plaster wall, even painted drywall. The degree of marring or actual damage will depend on the surface you stick it to. I would keep to painted or sealed wood, or metal.
1839460
I used drywall / contractors glue. It worked great. Get the quick dry. I also painted them first. Too messy to spray paint in the house.
208018
Initially had the same problem and was able to solve it two ways. First, make certain bar is apart against wall as far as it can go without damaging wall (or stud). Second, find screw in the middle of the bar and tighten it quite tightly to prevent rotation of bar. If this does not work, I suggest replacement or refund.
46960
yes i had this problem, but instead of worrying about hte potentially permanent damage it could have caused, i got it installed on the wall for real cheap. By Tr-State Installs.http://www.tristateinstalls.com/index.htm
1409979
Honestly it has been a while since I ordered this that I don't remember if there was hardware included or not. I do know that I used some heavy duty drywall anchors on my plaster walls. Have you tried contacting the seller and asking them the same question?
1149452
I do not. I have 3 2x4's on either side of the metal frame and there is only 8 inches from the edge of the frame to the perpendicular walls. This means the wall cannot flex nor can the frame. It could be that your fixture is not bolted to the large threaded studs tightly enough, which is an easy problem yo fix.
510954
I would recommend using a mason drill bit and mason screws to install this on a cement wall. When you put your rods in and you have to give a little bit of a pull when you take your rods of the rack, so I don't think glue will last long or really work out well IMO.
1406069
I've had 2 and never had the problem. I would try a coat hanger. If doesn't work. I'd return it.