Al
I think You can use either if heavy gauge..If using screws and You have
any doubt just add/drill some screw holes in the brackets and use more
screws..
Someone mentioned gluing plywood to the sheetrock but I dunno bout
that,,it would probably work but do You want to rely on the existing
sheetrock screws for strength? Or the bond between the gypsum and paper
face on the sheetrock? Whatever You do extra hold power near the top of
the brackets will be a good idea..This is probably moot cause I'm sure
it is done by now anyway..It's MOVIE TIME!!

A. Lo wrote:
Thank you Dean, I am actually seeing the builder and the contractor today
about our floor. I'll post the question to them and confirm if the stids
are heavy gauge or light gauge. However, if they are heavry gauge, will I
need metal studs fasteners or toggle bolt for the installation? Or the
self-tapping screws are sufficient enough?

AL

"Dean" wrote in message
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I believe the studs will be heavy gauge IF it is a load-bearing
wall,,,if it is just a partition it could possibly have light
gauge..Self-tapping(drill tip) screws are easy to find and work well in
heavy gauge studs..One way to test the gauge is to try a standard
drywall screw for wood,,if light gauge studs the wood screw will
penetrate before long,,if heavy gauge the screw made for wood will
dull...It might be safer and easier to ask management to look at the
plans so You do'nt make un-needed holes..
Dean in Iowa


Mikepier wrote:
As long as it's a heavy guage stud ( and I'm assuming it is being that
this is a condo with certain building codes) it shoud not be a problem.
The sheet rock itself spreads the load across the stud. You could use
sheet metal screws or if you want to be real secure use toggle bolts
through the studs. But as long as the entire assembly weighs less than
70 lbs you should be fine with just screws.