Hi,
I want to use the timber cleats to hang the acoustic wall panels but I cant find the name of the timber cleat at Bunnings. Does Bunnings stock this? If yes, can you please send me the link?
Thank you
Hi @Beginner20,
These are usually referred to as french cleats, and unfortunately, they are not a product that is sold off of the shelf, they are custom cut from a piece of rectangular timber.
If you were to make them yourself you would use something like this https://www.bunnings.com.au/42-x-19mm-1-8m-dar-pine-premium-1-8m_p8401457 , then cut a 45° angle along the length of the timber using a table saw.
Alternatively, these https://www.bunnings.com.au/hangman-22-7kg-7-6cm-wall-hanger-picture-hanger_p0390340 work on a similar principle, where there is a rail on the back of the object as well as a cleat on the wall. The rail and cleat interlock to hang the item on the wall.
So, unfortunately, if you want to use french cleats, you'd need to either cut them yourself, or perhaps speak with a cabinet maker, carpenter or handyperson who has the tools and ability to cut them on your behalf.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
Jacob
I'm not aware of any pre-fabricated timber cleats available at Bunnings.
Timber cleats, often referred to as French cleats, are typically made by ripping a length of timber down the middle with the blade on a table saw or circular saw set to the correct angle (usually 45 degrees). This creates two matching pieces with opposing angled faces that lock together when installed.
If you don't have the tools to make them yourself, you could speak with a local timber merchant or cabinet maker, as they may be able to cut them for you.
Alternatively, you can create an interlocking joint using two pieces of timber. The two pieces then slide together and lock in place in much the same way as a French cleat. This method is a little easier to make with basic tools, but it does space the acoustic panels slightly further away from the wall than a traditional angled cleat. I've created a simple rendering below to help illustrate the difference between the two methods.
Out of interest, are you planning to make the acoustic panels removable for future access, or are you simply looking to space them off the wall? There may be some alternative fixing methods depending on your goal. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
Thank you @JacobZ and @MitchellMc for your reply.
I want the acoustic panels to be removable for future access.
This picture and mirror hanger could do the trick :)
https://www.bunnings.com.au/hangman-34kg-hd-picture-mirror-picture-hanger_p0390335
