Hang a dartboard on a timber stud wall

Hang a dartboard safely on a timber stud wall at the right height, checking for cables and pipes first.

DB-01Plan the height and gather your toolsStandard dartboard height is 1.73m from the floor to the bullseye, measured to the centre of the board. Mark this on the wall with a pencil before you do anything else. Gather your tools and clear the floor below so you're not working around clutter.

1 each · Tape measure

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1 each · Pencil

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1 each · Spirit level (small)

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DB-02Confirm you've got a timber stud, and check for cables and pipesRun a stud detector or magnet across the wall at your marked height to find the stud, then check with a hollow sound test — timber studs usually sit 400mm or 600mm apart. Drill a small pilot hole and look at what comes out: pale wood dust means timber, fine grey swarf means metal, and metal studs need a different fixing to this guide. Before drilling, find your stopcock (usually under the kitchen sink) and check it turns, and if there's any doubt about what's behind the wall, isolate the circuit at the consumer unit first — detectors miss cables in conduit or outside safe zones.

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DB-03Mark the exact fixing pointsHold the dartboard's mounting bracket against the wall at your marked height, centred on the stud you've found. Mark through the bracket's screw holes with a pencil. Check the marks are level with a spirit level before you drill.

DB-04Drill the pilot hole into the studFit a 3mm wood drill bit and drill a pilot hole 40mm deep into the centre of the stud at each mark. Keep the drill level and square to the wall. Brush away dust as you go so you can see your marks clearly.

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DB-05Fix the bracket and hang the boardDrive a 4mm x 40mm wood screw into each pilot hole through the bracket, straight into the stud centre. Don't overtighten — snug is enough, as overtightening can crack the bracket or strip the pilot hole. Hang the dartboard on the bracket and check it's sitting level and square.

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DB-06Check it's secure and tidy upGive the board a firm push from a few angles to check it doesn't wobble or pull away from the wall. If it moves, tighten the screws or check you're actually in the stud centre. Vacuum up any dust, and bin or recycle the packaging.

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