On 2/1/2011 5:55 PM, RicodJour wrote:
On Feb 1, 7:48 am, wrote:
Just thought about another "feature" I can install in my bathroom
remodel project...

That is, how many times have you seen a bathroom towel rack, toilet
paper holder, etc. torn from the drywall and then it is a pain to put
back up securely?

I've seen this many times. And since my drywall is not yet up, I think
I will frame in multiple "sideways" 2 x 6's anywhere there might be a
towel rack, toilet paper holder, etc. Then just use wood screws to
anchor the towel rack as it will be all wood behind the wall in that
area.

As an alternative you can use some heavier gauge metal track running
horizontally. Just make a couple snips on either side of each
vertical stud on both top and bottom flange of the track, install it
with the bottom of the track facing out and one drywall screw into
each stud, and you have continuous blocking lickety split. The track
has a couple of raised ridges running along either side of the bottom,
so just swat them flush with the stud with a hammer so they don't hold
the drywall away from the stud and cause problems with screw pops.

It's fine for towel racks but you shouldn't be hanging cabinets from
it. If you want to hang something heavier, you can slip a 2x4 inside
the track and attach it with a couple of screws. No need to worry
about an exact fit with the 2x4, toenails and such.

R

Hunk o' 2x4 sounds like a lot less work. Adding blocking while walls is
open is traditional approach. A critical step people often forget is to
document where they put the blocks- a photo (with yardstick or tape
measure) or quick sketch on graph paper, kept someplace you'll be able
to find it, can save a lot of trial and error.

If you are replacing tub, don't forget a band of blocking behind the top
lip.

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