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Quick question. What screws do you use to screw cabinets into a wall?

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
2" brass wood screws to fasten cabinets and bookcases to walls?
 
#6 · (Edited by Moderator)
Agree with Nick85, a cabinet screw is the way to go. I've installed several kitchens over the years and they are all still hanging without any problem. The extra length going into a stud gives a good solid feel to it. BTW have done the same for quite a few book 8' bookcases with the same results.
 
#7 ·
I think nick85 is correct. I was looking at my kitchen cabinets which were installed 25 years ago by the home builder and they just used sheet rock screws and they seem to be holding fine, but not sure that thats a good option. I always thought that sheet rock screws didnt have a very high shear strengh rating.
 
#10 ·
I usually use 2.5" or 3" deck screws with the square drive. I use red for dark cabs and the tan screws for light cabs. I don't worry about the color since they're always hidden when the cabs are filled.
 
#11 ·
Two and a quarter inch screws, unless it's 5/8 sheetrock. There is absolutely no need to go to lag screws. That's just a whole lot of work.

If the house is older, I wax the screws because the doug fir studs can get really hard. I have nailers in my uppers top and bottom. I can't imagine any risk of anything shearing off, Wayne, and your 25 year history is a pretty good piece of anecdotal evidence to support that.

In my leased industrial shop I have cabinets attached to the wall which is steel studs-not a recommended practice at all-and they are holding fine.

Kindly,

Lee
 
#12 ·
Thanks for the replies

Last night I found these around the house and used them. I didn't want to make a separate trip out to the Depot for screws. They are 2 1/2" long and look to be #8. Deck screws? Whatever they were, they worked great!

I will buy some 2 1/2" cabinet screws at Home Depot on my way home tonight.

 
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