Tips on Mounting Into Dry Walls

Attaching anything to a dry wall is a problem most home owners have faced at some stage. Everything from paintings to mirrors each presents their own problems. In most cases, extremely light objects can be handled with products as simple as double-sided velcro tape. Moving up to heavier objects, the situation becomes more complex. Shelving, whitegoods (dryers, washing machines) and of course, televisions fall into this category.

Unfortunately, studs are not always available. Or, in many cases, only one is in the correct position. All wall types present their unique blend of complications, but mounted correctly, nearly every wall can accommodate a quality TV mount.

Television mounts add to the problem, and not only due to physical weight. Television mounts that extend from the wall exert additional pressure for every inch moved forward. It is important not to use guesswork when mounting into a dry wall. Always consult the manufacturer's instructions to see if the model chosen is suitable for dry wall mounting.

Plus, you must use dry wall anchors supplied. If there is no specific mention of dry wall mounting, don't risk it. Stud walls, in theory, should be uncomplicated. Find the studs, screw in the mounts securely and you're done. But, as simple as this sound, we suggest taking out some time to make sure the job is done correctly.

Firstly, never mount into metal studs. Metal studs are strong, however they present a problem for screw threading, and will never be able to grip adequately due to the very thin wall sections of the studs. When mounting into wooden studs, observe the following:

 Find the studs using a battery operated stud finder. If you don't have a stud finder, you can locate the studs by tapping the wall with the base of your palm. The sound should change once you hit the stud area, although this is not a guarantee that you actually locate a stud. Or, tap small nails into the wall close to the skirting board - you'll know once you hit wood.

    Try to locate the centre of the stud for maximum strength.

    Locate both studs before drilling. One stud may have a metal plate join, meaning you may need to locate your mount slightly higher or lower.

    Drill your holes cautiously - it's better to drill to small than too big. You need the tightest fit possible with the hardware that you will be using. Before mounting your TV, check the strength of your brackets by firmly pulling up and down on them.

Remember, studs can be placed at different intervals. If you can only locate one stud within the desired range, don't assume that you can use a dry wall anchor on the other. Dry wall anchors can only be used for mounting products specific to this task.

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Shrink Wrap - To Pack Anything and Everything

"Shrink wrap" is a common term that you would definitely come across when it comes to packaging. It is an effective method to store and transport the items easily at an affordable cost. The shrink wrap film is usually made of PVC or polyolefin.

The general wrapping method is the same, irrespective of the size of the item that needs to be wrapped. You can simply measure the shrink wrap film, spread it over the item that is to be packed and apply the heat to the film surface. This causes the film to shrink and stick to the item that ensures a secure packaging.

DIY procedure

You can follow the same procedure for a DIY procedure of shrink wrap packaging with the help of any hair dryer and the film bought from a nearby shop. This is good for casual two or three wrappings but to wrap more items, it is advisable to invest in some good shrink wrap machines.

Traditionally, shrink wrap equipments were used to pack DVDs, CDs, tapes, software boxes and many other things. Besides this, now one can also pack gift baskets, food items, invoices, soaps and documents in the shrink wrap film.

Shrink wrap machines

Earlier, shrink wrapping machineries were usually found in industrial warehouse or factories. They were cumbersome machines are required a lot of people who can operate it. But this is not the case anymore! Small shrink wrap machines are now available for use by individuals and small businesses. These are quite inexpensive and shrink film is also easily accessible at cheaper prices nowadays.

Two kinds of shrink wrap sealers

At present, there are two kinds of machines that are available for shrink wrap: L-bar and I-bar shrink wrap machines. It isn't very difficult to set up these machines.

From low until medium volume of shrink wrapping, I-bar machines are most suitable. This kind of sealer machine utilizes a single bar for sealing. The bar is taken down so as to cut down the required area of the film. Heat gun is then employed to make the film shrink and stick to the item, thereby sealing it.

On the other hand, L-bar sealers or shrink wrappers are effective for middle to high volume of wrapping by the shrink film. Hence, they are more suitable for large business companies. As the name suggests, this kind of sealers make use of a sealer bar that resembles in shape to the English alphabet "L". This bar can easily cut the film for packaging, in a single pass.

Further, the film is made to shrink onto the item with the help of a heat gun or heat tunnel. Heat tunnel makes the process of shrinking faster as compared to the heat gun. Hence, you can find several L-bar sealers that have an in-built tunnel for heat. So, bring a shrink wrap sealer today and say goodbye to the hassles of packaging at once.

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