How To Hang Wall Boxes

Hanging something on a wall isn t a one nail and done affair.

How to hang wall boxes.

An old work electrical box may be metal or plastic and is specially designed to be installed in an existing wall where it has no support other than the wall itself. If the drywall or plaster is damaged cut a larger hole and install a box that attaches directly to a stud or joist. Hang a heavy display box on a wall. The box holding its wiring needs.

The box is over 16 inches wide so i could screw into 2 wood studs in the wall. Metal window boxes work best with vinyl siding hooks because they typically have holes that will slide right onto the hooks. When you ve tied the ends of the thread securely. I made a light box for this slot machine glass i got as a gift.

Unlike electrical boxes you use for new construction which attach to a wall stud old work boxes rely on a pretty cool clamping system that pinches the box between the front and. Don t forget to share. Certain objects and certain weights require certain supports and fasteners for a secure mount. Remodel boxes also called cut in or old work boxes clamp to the drywall or plaster rather than attach to a framing member making the work easier.

However they are only as strong as the wall surface to which they are clamped. Make sure you distance the hooks so that they are on each end of the box. The whole thing weighs about 10 pounds and i wanted to hang it on the wall. Hope this helped.

Now hang your box on the wall and enjoy new wall shelves.