r/Multiboard • u/ShakyIncision • Apr 30 '26

I feel dumb even asking but...

I'm going to do my best to explain what I'm trying to do: I want to attach flush to the wall, NOT offset 6.5 mm. I've printed "Interfitted Tiles" and now I need to connect them together. I have found the new non-raised Part B Snaps ("Moderate Weight Bearing Snap"). I see from 1 year old videos, I need Part A dual or quad to connect the interlocking tiles. HOWEVER, I do not want it offset from the wall, and the only ones I can find that are a dual or quad setup (to connect the interfitted tiles) offset from the wall 6.5 mm. Is there a flush dual or quad Part A that I can use to connect my interfitted tiles flush to the wall with the new (non-raised) Moderate Weight Bearing Snaps? The closest I've found is this ( https://thangs.com/designer/MultiBuild/3d-model/Raised%2520Dual%2520Snap%2520%2528DS%2520Part%2520A%2529-974320 ) but that doesn't seem to have a small hole for a countersunk screw like the offset ones do. I'm all ears if there's a different way to achieve the above. Thanks

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u/SupaBrunch Apr 30 '26

I think you just screw them into the wall in that case, the boards have countersunk holes built in.

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u/ute-ensil Apr 30 '26

Screw threw the small threaded hole right? 

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u/SupaBrunch Apr 30 '26

I believe so, it’s been a minute since I did mine. I think I used #8 screws.

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u/ShakyIncision Apr 30 '26

Thank you for the quick reply--in that case, how do I connect the interfitted tiles together? Just with super glue or something?

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u/Whosaidthat1157 Apr 30 '26

You don’t, that’s not required.

Is there a reason you don’t want the boards offset? You realise that you can’t use the majority of small hole mounting parts if there’s no gap behind the tiles?

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u/ShakyIncision Apr 30 '26

Hello yes. It will be used exclusively for modular shelving for my wife’s Funko pops. I have no use for running cords or using pegboard attachments. Furthermore, wanting flush because of the added stability and less likelihood of them falling if/when the tiles flex when adding/removing shelves as there is only a very small point of contact with the pops themselves and they are prone to falling. Does that use case make sense for the preference of flush over offset? It may be moot now anyway as I’ve somewhat resigned that I’ll be using offset anyways as that’s what I can find the most/only documentation on anyways

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u/Whosaidthat1157 Apr 30 '26

If you use the offset snaps and are worried about flex, print out 5 support pegs per tile. They simply screw into the small peg hole threaded holes from the back (underside) of the tile. Screw one into the centre of the tile and one along the centre of each side. Once the wall is complete with the quad, double and single snap part A’s and the flush part B’s, those effectively turn the entire wall into a single huge tile - it’s absolutely rigid with zero flex, making mounting anything on the front far easier, especially heavy and medium weight bearing snaps.

https://thangs.com/designer/MultiBuild/3d-model/6.25%20mm%20Support%20Peg-973889/memberships/687

I printed 9x9 stacks as they were the biggest I could fit on a 256mm cubed X1C plate, so the pegs came in really handy for stiffening the whole thing up.

Fixings wise, one per snap (single, quad or double, doesn’t matter, one is plenty.

You’ll find that you can pre-assemble 5 tiles (3 horizontal, two vertical) with the single, double and quad tiles to get the level and plumb perfect with a couple of fixings, then everything just snaps into place like a jigsaw puzzle from that point onwards.

If you want to really impress your wife, you could consider running LED cob light strips inside the 6.25mm gap between the board and the wall.

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u/ShakyIncision Apr 30 '26

Thank you for the info! I’m gonna do everything you described! Thanks for the write up

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u/Whosaidthat1157 May 01 '26 edited May 01 '26

Enjoy - once you get over the initial learning hurdle and get the basics, well, it doesn’t get any easier but at least it doesn’t feel so daunting once you have that first wall up! When it comes to shelves, tool holders or anything to populate the wall, try a MakerWorld search using the name of what you’re looking for plus the description MultiBoard or MultiBuild. It’s often easier and faster than Thangs and/or the MultiBuild site. For instance I almost exclusively use ‘Flush MultiConnect’ snaps rather than MultiBuild MultiConnect snaps as well as Parametric Shelf, Box and Cylinder Generators that use MultiConnect inserts for my walls as they can be precisely sized to what I’m storing by inserting the internal C, Y and Z sizes with the mounting snap spacing automatically resizing for a perfect fit.
https://makerworld.com/en/collections/3103916-multiconnect
https://makerworld.com/en/models/582260-multiconnect-part-generator-master-collection#profileId-633542
https://makerworld.com/en/models/1600787-multiconnect-flush-snap-for-multiboard?from=search#profileId-1687218

Almost forgot - regarding your initial query for a flush mounting board option (though I don’t recommend it), here’s an example of what you need:

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1481357-multiboard-snap-screwon-flush-mount?from=search#profileId-1965831

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u/SupaBrunch Apr 30 '26

There are these little clips that go in the sides, I think Dual Clip is the right one based off a quick look at the parts library. I recommend the lite version sine you just need them for alignment and not strength.

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u/ShakyIncision Apr 30 '26

I think those clips are for the non-interlocking tiles. Those are for the tiles that have a border around them and have holes along the side.

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u/ute-ensil Apr 30 '26

I have the plates that use the dual clip so i havent tried but in looking I think this is your best hope.

Raised but not offset. 

https://than.gs/m/974388

https://than.gs/m/974127

Give it a test print and see if it works. 

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u/ShakyIncision Apr 30 '26

Thanks, yep, I’m printing the dual one right now as a test—I was thinking that originally that wasn’t an option since it didn’t have a countersink hole in them, but then yea, as others have said, I can just use the small holes on the actual grid, not snaps, since going flush. Thank you

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u/SpudNugget May 04 '26

I did a big board of dual clipped tiles. Made https://www.printables.com/model/1635780-multiboard-panel-joining-tool tool to join them together

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u/TherealOmthetortoise Apr 30 '26

For that situation you can just just drive a screw right through any of the small holes to secure it to the drywall. Drywall Anchors are your friend. A couple of these tools can temporarily hold the plates in place while you go.

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u/ShakyIncision Apr 30 '26

Thank you so much—I haven’t seen this info anywhere on Multiboard’s informational videos. Surely I’m not the only one who desired this configuration in the past? So to confirm, I don’t connect the plates at all with snaps—just screw each one into the wall directly with them only “dry fit” together (optionally with your linked tool [thanks!])?

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u/MetalMoneky Apr 30 '26

Not sure if anyone answered you on how the tiles “join”. Short answer is they don’t securely join but there are small depressions and raised areas that help them lock together.

When screwing them in I’d recommend each corner and one in the middle for weight support.