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How To Hang Things When You Have Metal Studs. Locate studs, mark spots, drill pilot holes, use appropriate screws/anchors, tighten objects. If you’re looking to hang cabinets on metal studs, the key is to properly prepare before installation. Using toggle bolts is a common way to anchor heavy objects into steel studs. My question is, how do you use them when trying to hang something. Understanding the structure of metal buildings. I've seen advice that says metal studs are useless and crumple like tin foil and instead of hanging. We often say that heavy objects that need to be hung on the wall must be attached directly into a stud. First, make sure you have all the necessary tools and materials, including metal. The biggest problem with metal studs is getting a solid fixing on the thin metal, but as your loads are small you don't need to worry about that. I live in a condo where the walls are framed using metal studs. Wear gloves, use a ladder/platform, avoid haste, wear protective eyewear, ensure suitable lighting. I'm considering hanging various things from the wall, including a coat rack that will span 5 or 6 studs.

Wear gloves, use a ladder/platform, avoid haste, wear protective eyewear, ensure suitable lighting. We often say that heavy objects that need to be hung on the wall must be attached directly into a stud. I live in a condo where the walls are framed using metal studs. My question is, how do you use them when trying to hang something. Using toggle bolts is a common way to anchor heavy objects into steel studs. I'm considering hanging various things from the wall, including a coat rack that will span 5 or 6 studs. First, make sure you have all the necessary tools and materials, including metal. If you’re looking to hang cabinets on metal studs, the key is to properly prepare before installation. I've seen advice that says metal studs are useless and crumple like tin foil and instead of hanging. The biggest problem with metal studs is getting a solid fixing on the thin metal, but as your loads are small you don't need to worry about that.

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How To Hang Things When You Have Metal Studs My question is, how do you use them when trying to hang something. My question is, how do you use them when trying to hang something. I've seen advice that says metal studs are useless and crumple like tin foil and instead of hanging. Understanding the structure of metal buildings. If you’re looking to hang cabinets on metal studs, the key is to properly prepare before installation. The biggest problem with metal studs is getting a solid fixing on the thin metal, but as your loads are small you don't need to worry about that. Locate studs, mark spots, drill pilot holes, use appropriate screws/anchors, tighten objects. Using toggle bolts is a common way to anchor heavy objects into steel studs. I'm considering hanging various things from the wall, including a coat rack that will span 5 or 6 studs. We often say that heavy objects that need to be hung on the wall must be attached directly into a stud. First, make sure you have all the necessary tools and materials, including metal. Wear gloves, use a ladder/platform, avoid haste, wear protective eyewear, ensure suitable lighting. I live in a condo where the walls are framed using metal studs.