Comments on: How to Hang a Cabinet using a French Cleat

By: Sandra

Sandra — Fri, 28 May 2021 11:34:34 +0000

In reply to Teresa Keller. I don't know if I'd rely on a french cleat or not in that situation. If you can get a metal bar type french cleat that is as close to as long as the cabinet as possible --The product info should give you a load rating.

By: Teresa Keller

Teresa Keller — Thu, 27 May 2021 12:59:15 +0000

Hi, Enjoyed the post.
I have a china cabinet. Very heavy. Lots of glass and mirrors. It weighs probably 300 lbs. It is 5 feet long and four feet high. It is 18″ deep. Will a french cleat hold this much weight? If so will I need two French cleats all the way extending the cabinet plus the plumb at the bottom? Would love to attempt this since i only have the top and not the buffet. Since this is rather massive, not sure if it will work. The principle seems possible. Any thoughts?
Have an amazingly awesome super deluxe day.

By: Sandra

Sandra — Thu, 20 May 2021 14:15:25 +0000

In reply to Lindsay.

There are lots of affordable metal hanging cleats (and they do come in pairs). They all pretty much look the same so search around for the best pricing.
I’d get the longest one you can that will fit your cabinet. The goal would be to hit 2 studs. However, studs are generally spaced 14 1/2″ apart (16″ center to center) so with a 24″ cabinet, you probably will only hit one. You’d need to use heavy duty drywall anchors where you’re not hitting a stud – to support the weight of the cabinet and all the stuff you put in it.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Tue, 18 May 2021 19:43:53 +0000

Hi, I have a question if that’s okay. Full disclosure, I have no carpentry skills or knowledge. I just bought a nice used heavy duty bathroom cabinet from a garage sale and have been trying to figure out how to hang it by looking for “hanging” clues on the back of it. I figured out that there is already one part of a French cleat attached to the back of the cabinet so I have been trying to figure out how and where I can buy the other half that goes on the wall. Do I have to buy them as a pair? What width should I get? I’ve measured the width of the cleat, and it is 22in. I also measured the length of the cleat and it is roughly 3in. Is this something I can order online? Or is there a home improvement/hardware store I could buy it pre-made? Or could I buy some lumbar and have someone with carpentry tools make one for me? What little I’ve found to purchase online seems quite pricey for a small piece of wood.

By: ST

ST — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 17:56:05 +0000

In reply to Yvonne Lehring. what a great idea-the french cleat and the window box. I want window boxes but didn't know how to secure them either but now I do with your suggestion!