I'm having a tough time figuring out how to hang my cabinet. The instructions just mention screwing it into wall studs, but that doesn't seem right for my setup. The cabinet has a lip on the back, and I want to know if there are special brackets I should be looking for or if there's a way to hang it without visible screws since it has glass doors and will be holding china. Here are some pictures for reference: https://imgur.com/a/Od3ksj0
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It's standard practice to screw cabinets into the studs. You'll want to use cabinet screws, especially the ones with a wide head to prevent them from pulling through the material. If you're doing it solo, you could temporarily screw a 2x4 to hold the cabinet up while you get it secured. If you can only reach one stud, consider adding wall anchors in the corners for extra support, just be sure to drill into the thicker parts of the cabinet for strength.
You actually attach these cabinets directly to the wall instead of hanging them. You can screw into the thick parts of the cabinet frame, or alternatively, place a piece of wood across the studs and secure screws through the top part of the cabinet into that wood. This way, you can create some support while minimizing visible screws. Just make sure you're going through something sturdy, not just the decorative backing.
Is there really no way to avoid visible screws? I want it to look nice since the doors are glass.
I’d rather not screw through the frame because of the glass doors. But I can hit three studs, so I’m good there. Just hoping to avoid visible screws!