How to install a climbing hangboard on drywall: the complete tutorial

Have you just received your VerticalBoard and want to attach it to your home? You only have drywall at home and you don't know if your new training beam will fit on the wall? No worries ! We'll see all the equipment you need for a concrete installation on a door top and we'll guide you step by step in video, from preparation to the final test!

How to install your VerticalBoard on drywall: the complete guide

Hello climber! Have you just received your VerticalBoard and can't wait to attach it? Do you only have drywall for walls in your home? No worries ! Today, we guide you step by step for a concrete installation. 🧗‍♀️

Necessary material :

Your VerticalBoard (obviously!)
Screws provided
A door frame
2 sheets of plywood or OSB (min. 18mm thick, 80x30cm)
4 threaded bolts (15cm long, 12mm diameter)
4 washers
A drill and a screwdriver
A wrench or tool for tightening bolts
A clamp

A friend to help you (optional, but highly recommended)

Steps

Preparation

Hole Marking :
- Take your plywood sheet and mark the points where you are going to drill. The recommended spacing is 70cm in length and 20cm in width.
Temporary Fixing of Plywood :
- Place this first plate against the drywall and use a clamp to hold it in place. This ensures that the plate is properly aligned.

Drill and Screw

Drill the First Holes :
- Using a drill equipped with a wooden bit, drill 4 holes in the already attached plywood. A single hole must go completely through the drywall.
Insert the First Bolt :
- Put a threaded bolt in the through hole. This will serve as a reference point for aligning the second plate.
Align the Second Plate :
- Hang the second plywood plate and align it with this first bolt. This ensures that the holes on both plates will line up perfectly.
Drill the Remaining Holes :
- While holding the second plate in place, drill the other 3 holes.

Assembly

Remove and Replace the Bolts :
- Remove the initial bolt, then insert all the bolts into the prepared holes. This is where the help of a friend can really come in handy!
Tightening the Bolts :
- Add a washer to each bolt, then tighten securely using the wrench or tool you have.
Screw the VerticalBoard :
- You now have two options:
  - Option 1 : Screw the VerticalBoard directly into the plates.
  - Option 2 : Pre-screw the VerticalBoard onto one of the plates, then cut off the excess screws.