Drilling furniture into the wall, often done for safety or stability, typically involves creating a hole in the furniture and securing it to a suitable anchor point in the wall using screws and often a spacer or bracket.
To drill furniture into the wall using a method involving an adjustable spacer fixing, follow these steps:
Steps for Anchoring Furniture with an Adjustable Spacer
This method provides a secure attachment while allowing for a gap between the furniture and the wall.
- Drill Through the Furniture: Drill straight through the solid back of your furniture or kitchen cabinet. Choose an appropriate drill bit size that matches the diameter of the screw you will be using. Ensure the hole is straight to align correctly with the wall anchor.
- Prepare the Wall: Identify the desired location on the wall for anchoring. This should align with the hole drilled in the furniture. Use a wall plug (also known as an anchor) suitable for your wall type (e.g., drywall anchor, masonry plug, stud finder to locate a wall stud). Insert the wall plug into the wall at the chosen point.
- Assemble and Insert the Screw: Thread the screw through the hole in the furniture. The screw should then pass through the middle of the Adjustable Spacer Fixing.
- Connect to Wall Anchor: Guide the tip of the screw into the wall plug or directly into a wall stud or other anchor point you've prepared in the wall.
- Adjust the Spacer: Once the screw is partially engaged in the wall anchor, unwind the adjustable spacer fixing to bridge the gap between the back of the furniture and the wall. Adjust it until the furniture is snug against the adjusted spacer.
- Tighten Securely: Finally, tighten up the screw. This pulls the furniture securely against the spacer and into the wall anchor, stabilizing the unit.
This process creates a strong, secure connection, preventing the furniture from tipping forward, which is especially important for tall or heavy items, particularly in homes with children or pets.
Essential Tools & Hardware
To complete this task, you will typically need:
- A drill
- Drill bits
- Screws (appropriate length to go through furniture, spacer, and into the wall anchor/stud)
- Wall plugs or anchors suitable for your wall material (learn about different wall anchor types)
- An Adjustable Spacer Fixing (as described in the method)
- Measuring tape
- Pencil (for marking)
- Level
Properly anchoring furniture is a critical safety measure that can prevent accidents. Always ensure the anchor point in the wall is strong enough to support the furniture's weight and any potential forces applied to it.
