Jwhitman
New Member
I recently removed a new work style switch box and a 4 Octogon fixture box both had brackets extending up above and below the box location. I was carefull not to mess up the drywall.
I need to use a steel box due to grounding and would like to mount to the studs. I do not want to damage the drywall in doing so. Can I attach the boxes using a couple of screws and drilling thru the box into the stud. The old work boxes I've seen need to be mounting in the wall away from the studs. I do not understand what to do. Should I damage more drywall to mount the boxes with brackets, or will the old work boxes work next to a stud. The switch box is a 2 gang box.Thought this seemed easy. Any help appreciated.
Thanks,
J
I need to use a steel box due to grounding and would like to mount to the studs. I do not want to damage the drywall in doing so. Can I attach the boxes using a couple of screws and drilling thru the box into the stud. The old work boxes I've seen need to be mounting in the wall away from the studs. I do not understand what to do. Should I damage more drywall to mount the boxes with brackets, or will the old work boxes work next to a stud. The switch box is a 2 gang box.Thought this seemed easy. Any help appreciated.
Thanks,
J