Install Wall Mounting Cleats
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What happens here
Prepare the wall for mounting the enclosure. Measure and mark the desired height and location for the support cleats. These cleats will attach to the wall and the enclosure will slide over them, supporting its weight. Use a small hand saw to trim any existing wooden wall panels if necessary to create a flush mounting surface for the cleats. Then, use a drill/driver and appropriate screws to securely attach the wooden cleats to the wall. Ensure the cleats are level using a spirit level, such as a Johnson brand, before fastening them completely.
Goal: Secure wooden support cleats to the wall for the enclosure to rest upon.
Tools and materials
- Drill/Driver DeWalt — Driving screws to attach cleats to the wall
- Hand Saw — Trimming wall panels if needed for flush cleat mounting
- Measuring Tape — Measuring cleat placement on the wall
- Pencil — Marking cleat positions
- Spirit Level Johnson — Ensuring cleats are perfectly horizontal
- Wooden Cleats — Support structure for mounting the enclosure to the wall
- Wood Screws — Attaching the wooden cleats to the wall