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.

How to hang wall boxes.

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. Hope this helped. The box is over 16 inches wide so i could screw into 2 wood studs in the wall. If the drywall or plaster is damaged cut a larger hole and install a box that attaches directly to a stud or joist.

I made a light box for this slot machine glass i got as a gift. When you ve tied the ends of the thread securely. Hanging something on a wall isn t a one nail and done affair. Make sure you distance the hooks so that they are on each end of the box.

Metal window boxes work best with vinyl siding hooks because they typically have holes that will slide right onto the hooks. 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. Don t forget to share. Loosen the top threads and temporarily tape them to the box as this will make it easier to keep them loose as well as tie the threads strongly.

This is my solution for a c. Certain objects and certain weights require certain supports and fasteners for a secure mount. The box holding its wiring needs. Hang a metal window box on the vinyl siding hooks.

Hang a heavy display box on a wall.