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Here are pictures of laundry above sink where I would like to mount dryer, the bracket kit( not sure what plastic cones are for) the dryer and the 2x4 piece of wood to attach to studs and then attach dryer
@bect73 Once you've found the stud centres, mark the support brace and drill a clearance hole at each marked position for the fixing screws.
Since you are penetrating 50mm of bracing timber and 10mm of plasterboard, I suggest using a pair of 10G x 100mm Countersunk Timber Screws at each stud position. They will self drill into the stud, and self countersink into the timber brace. The screws provide 40mm of bite into each stud.
Hi @bect73
It's great that you've received fantastic advice from @Walzz. It's possible that the cones are for the back of your dryer to prevent it from tilting forward. However, have a look at your installation manual and see if your machine came with an extra two brackets for the bottom. I recommend giving the store you purchased your dryer from a call and inquire how the cones are installed. I suggest investigating the back of your dryer and seeing if there are slide-in slots for the cones.
Please keep us updated with your progress, we look forward to seeing your dryer mounted and operational.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
Thank you for your help. I’ve marked my piece of timber where studs. Piece of timber is too long so I will cut to size and double check markings before I pre drill holes. I have brought 14G 75mm timber screws to use. There are 3 studs to secure to so 1 screw in each should be enough to secure it I think?
small screws are for the brackets.
I'd prefer if you used two screws per stud @bect73 and something longer than 75mm. 100mm would be better. 75mm - 45mm timber and 10mm plaster leaves only 20mm of screw thread in the timber stud. It's better to be safe than sorry. How about these Zenith 14G x 100mm Galvanised Type 17 Batten Bugle Head Timber Screws - 25 Pack?
Alternatively, if you have a drillbit larger than the head of those 75mm screws, you could place counter-sunk holes in the timber bridge. If you drill into the 45mm thick timber 20mm, that would give you 40mm of screw thread in the studs.
Those cones are for the bottom of the dryer. They hold it out from the wall to compensate for the depth of the timber bridge.
Mitchell
Well I’ve got the support beam up and brackets attached. I did make one mistake and not allow space for the dryer to be lifted onto the brackets with the over hang on the ceiling, but I’ve patched the holes and I’ll give it a paint and no one will ever know.
now all I need is a bit of muscle to help with the lift. Not too bad a job for my first effort.
Thank you for all the information and guidance you have given me. I think I have done a pretty good job so far. Support beam is up, (for the second time) and brackets attached, just require some muscle now to help me hang it. I did forget to leave enough space to lift the dryer onto brackets due to low ceiling point, but I’ve filled holes and painted them. I will post a pic once the dryer is hung, until then here is my progress
Fantastic work, @bect73! I'm so pleased you have that sorted; you've done an excellent job.
Please feel free to reach out anytime you need assistance. We're here to help.
Mitchell
