How to install hanging cabinets with a flimsy backing

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I went and watched this 1 min video clip about hanging cabinets:

http://www.easy2diy.com/cm/easy/diy_ht_3d_index.asp?page_id=35750421

It seems to say to just screw my cabinets into the wall (where the studs are) through the back of the cabinet.

The cabinets I am going to buy from home depot don't really have a solid backing (not sure what it is, but it is some kind of thin composite material.) If I screw through that I am fairly sure that my cabinets will rip off the wall in fairly short order.

What is the procedure for getting those to stay on the wall? I would rather not put a second layer of wood inside my cabinet, but that is all I can think of now (or use a really really big washer 🙂

I would welcome any ideas.

Best Answer

You need something like these Heavy Duty Cabinet Hangers:

components http://www.screwmaster.co.uk/ekmps/shops/screwmaster/images/pair-of-heavy-duty-cabinet-hangers-260kg-load-capacity-for-kitchen-wall-units-57-p.jpg

The metal plates at the top screw to the wall, the hook like things in the middle screw to the inside of the cabinet and the plastic covers them up.

in place http://www.screwmaster.co.uk/ekmps/shops/screwmaster/images/pair-of-heavy-duty-cabinet-hangers-260kg-load-capacity-for-kitchen-wall-units-%5B3%5D-57-p.jpg

You do need to cut a hole in the backing for the hook, but the plastic will hide these as well.