Does it need to be mounted into studs
1626272
No. You can mount it into drywall, but only if you do not own any pets or kids.
2271759
Yes. You need to have sufficient anchoring points on the surface to be mounted to. 46" has significant weight and as a result anchoring to studs is highly recommended.
888304
It does not install on a stud. It has tabs like a remodel type electrical box.
1458178
Definitely need to frame it out in studs, including one in the middle. Not hard to do at all. Use long drywall screws, seems to work well...
813333
Not at all. The kit had everything I needed to install. As long as you have easy access to two studs, you should be fine. Very happy with product. Good Luck!
1425227
yes, studs must be 16" to mount per the instructions provided. Hope this helps!
1885040
We screwed ours into the wall. I think you are supposed to screw it into the wall. We put wall anchors in for even better hold when a stud was not an option. They worked wonderfully for us!!
998171
It has to be installed on wood studs otherwise it would be unsafe. Use a stud finder to find the hidden studs inside walls.
325291
Might need wall anchors if you don't have a stud to hang it on. Otherwise the screws come with it.
469895
I absolutely would only screw it into the wood studs with the screws. Mine is rock solid AND I too am a perfectionist. If it's not in a stud, you MUST use the anchors, but I can't vouch for it's sturdiness.
694101
yes. In fact you can't install it where a stud is placed. You must avoid studs and afix behind the tile and hardibacker.
1660325
NO! The screws supporting the rack have to be mounted well above the center of gravity or the excess load will be placed on the rack instead of transferring that load to the stud in your wall.
553076
The screws are not included and since you will be taping into studs i would use a screw that is at least 1 1/2" long wood screw to mount to the wall. You can also buy small set screws to keep the shelf from shifting.
837010
I believe it needs at least one stud. Just like Jondotcom said, mine lined up with a stud and I used a toggle bolt on the other.
2037313
Considering the weight of the unit I would say that at least 2 of the mounting screws should be screwed into a stud. Since our home is 250 years old I ran all 4 screws in to the 1" thick chestnut planks under the plaster.
1135263
You need to mount it on a stud in the wall. I suggest 3" long 1/4" log bolt with a hex head so you can use a socket to drive it in.
1286875
Yes to both. I carefully found two studs and used the included hardware to mount it.