how do you secure electrical outlet box to stud in closed wall without tearing drywall out to get to stud?

Answer 1

They sell those at Lowe's and Home Depot. Go ask the clerk. They can show you what you need.

Answer 2

What you want to use is a cut-in box. All types of sizes. They look like regular boxes that are nailed to studs but cut-it have a small lip on that sits tight to the outside of the wall. It will have two wings on it that when screwed down pop out and tighten to the back side of the drywall. Just be sure not to cut the hole out to big. If it is just a normal singe box you are installing, they sell a template that has a level on it that way the hole is cut perfect and straight. Cost any where for 1 to 5 dollars depending on the size of the box.

Answer 3

I have used every idea listed above but when I do it for myself, i.e. in my own home. I drill a couple of holes in the electrical box, install the strain relief and the Romex. Then I slide the box through the hole in the Sheetrock, hold the box against the stud and with a ratcheting Phillips screwdriver I install a couple of drywall screws through the predrilled holes into the stud. Install the receptacle or switch and it is at least as solid as nailed in boxes on a new construction job.

Good luck on what ever option you choose...

Answer 4

Electrical Cut In Box

Answer 5

Go to a electrical supply store or a hardware store and ask for a "cut-in" box or a "remodel" box. They come in all shapes and sizes depending on your needs. Take care that if you purchase a metal cut-in, you will also need battleships (they should know what you're talking about, it's a retainer clip) and plastic bushings. Make sure to ask at the store how to properly instal that model, some can be a bit tricky.
Good luck with the installation, and don't forget to ground.

Answer 6

Use what is called a remodel box. You cut the hole the size of the box and it has "ears" that hold it to the sheet rock. It doesn't have to be attached to the stud. You just cut a small hole behind the baseboard, fish the wire through, put the wire in the box, slide the box into the hole, then tighten the screws that hold the ears to the back of the sheetrock.

Answer 7

Find the stud and mark out where you want the outlet box. Cut a hole in the drywall. Put the outlet box in and put in wood screws into the stud on an angle(that doesn't matter) How you fish in the wiring is another problem. You will have to do a little bit of mudding.

Answer 8

You can purchase an inexpensive, plastic box especially made to fit through the outlet hole, and there is a special pin allowing you to secure the box without damaging the drywall. Check at Home Depot, I've bought them there, and have seen them at some hardware stores.
Good Luck, hope this helps. !

Answer 9

Buy a standard plastic box with ears on it and those 2 nails. Those are like 39 cents. Take a hacksaw and cut the ears off flush.Then drill two or three screw holes on the side. Find the stud with a finishing nail, then cut the hole right next to the stud. Then use regular drywall screws to fasten the box to the stud. Ive put in dozens of them this way and they work just fine. That junk from lowes with the screws and tab costs like $3 a box and it doesnt work .

Answer 10

Home Depot and others sell a "drop in box" (plastic) that fits into the hole you cut in drywall, and when you tighten the 2 screws, a "wing" on each one comes out behind the drywall, and tightens into the backside of the drywall as you tighten the screws, sort of like a toggle bolt.

Answer 11

Hate to say it but best unconventional method that works everytime and is safe. Remove plate cover and apply liberal amount of liquid nails all around existing box. Pump the gunk in there but good. Let dry for 24 hours and then put plate cover back on. Safe & secure, but you wont find that answer in any DIY manual.