This invention pertains to an electrical box assembly for securing to a stud using an adhesive. The assembly includes an electrical enclosure, a bracket and at least one pair of opposed pads. The bracket is affixed to the enclosure and defines a stud-receiving cavity extending along an edge of the enclosure. The at least one pair of opposed pads are substantially disposed within the cavity and have a portion thereof for engaging the stud. The pads are sized and configured to receive the adhesive on the portion.