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Sounds a bit of a bodge, but it would work. Next, combine some plaster, spread it on the wire mesh, and let it dry completely. The shelving unit has 4 mounting points - 2 on each side. Also the mounting points on the shelves are spaced 31.25' apart, so I dont think Id be able to hit a stud on both sides. Thats generally true of any non-structural partition wall - whether its constructed with studwork, brick, stone or shagpile carpet. Cut and remove damaged area, insert mesh, and patch the hole. My initial plan was to anchor it to the studs with wood screws - however finding the studs hasnt been easy in these old walls, and the spacing seems irregular. What would be the best way to fix into this type of wall? I was thinking of using the resin that is used for ground anchors, drill say a 10mm hole 50mm deep, inject the resin then have the shelves in position and push in a screw, leave it to set and job done. MatthewC said: any stud wall (which can include lath and plaster, in my book) could be removed as it was not load bearing. '' my walls aren't the best, they're quite old and made of this reddish stuff with some kind of animal hair mixed in (sounds weird) which crumbles so whenever I have to fix anything to the wall I inevitable have to carve out a much bigger hole and then fill it and then drill it.'' Use enough screws to increase the chances of finding the wood. I went through the normal process of drilling and countersinking each batten for 2 × 3 inch (75mm) number 12 screws. The length of each batten was the same as the shelf width (the width of the two boards forming the shelf). The vibration from setting the nail will break off the keys of plaster that hold the plaster up on the wall. The battens were made from planed pine wood 20mm thick from a DIY shop. The stud at either can be screwed in place. There are tabs on the uprights with screws that go into the walls via rawl plugs, plaster board fixings etc.Ī customer has approached me with a small problem. To answer the original question, the studs at either end of the closet will not need to define the dimensions. The taller ones like in the picture have short legs to take some of the load, and because they look better. A large part of my work involves making bespoke shelving units, usually for CD's/DVD's etc.