Attach Wood Panel To Drywall With Metal Stud Wall

Allow a 1 8 inch expansion gap in the corner.

Attach wood panel to drywall with metal stud wall.

When compared to the cost of installing and finishing drywall or paneled wood ceilings and walls the choice to install metal panels can bring savings of 50 or more. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall using the toggle bolts. It needs this extra length to be able to push through the wall and then open up. Place a wood panel against the wall in a corner with the base resting on top of the baseboard.

Different length studs are available to mount to the wall the panel is then positioned over the studs and dropped into place. As for the length you need to have the thickness of the 2x4 1 1 2 plus the drywall 1 2 or more plus a tiny bit for the steel stud plus the length of the wing when it is folded tight against the screw. I ve been looking to add some finished air controlled rooms to a metal building with beams upon my research i ve seen multiple ways to attach a wood frame on the inside. An oval metal bracket is screwed in place.

Screw each bolt so that it s snug but not tight to the bracket. If your paneling is tongue and groove place the. Trim the inside edge the edge in the corner of the panel if necessary to allow the panel to hang properly. Once all the bolts are secure check to make sure the bracket is level before tightening the bolts fully.

It has a keyhole in it. This must be plumb or the remaining panels will necessarily be crooked. Once you are satisfied with the fit remove it from the wall and place it face down on the floor. Slide the toggle bolt through the hole and pull securely to the metal stud.

Especially when you do it yourself. Use a level to check the outer edge of the first panel. The panels would get a mortise milled in the back.