Centre line
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
● Drywall covering the wall, must not exceed 5/8 in. (16 mm)
● Minimum
wood stud
size: common 2 x 4 in. (51 x 102 mm) nominal 1½ x 3½ in. (38 x 89 mm)
● Maximum horizontal space between fasteners: 24 in. ( 610 mm)
● Stud center must be verified
1. Locate your studs. Verify and mark the center of the stud by finding the stud edges using, a thin nail,
or an edge to edge stud finder.
2. Position the wall plate at your desired height and line up the holes with your stud center line. Level the
wall plate and mark the hole locations.
Again, find another wood stud
16"/24"
Level
Wall plate
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