Breezeblock and thermalite need totally different fixing methods , which is it ?
How to fill holes to re-drill into - heavy item.
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Can you advise how I can tell the difference? They are in the wall so they are difficult to see clearly. Thanks
Breezeblock requires drilling to make a hole while it’s possible to push a screwdriver into thermalite .
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You will need deep fixings , at least 120mm.
Can you advise what to use please? Thanks so much!
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I take it you have 12mm plasterboard dabbed onto thermalite blocks?
depending n how close to the edge of the mirror you have. Cut a bit of 18mm wood 3 inch square, chisel out a 3 inch square out of the plasterboard, attach wood to blockwork then attach mirror to wood. Hopefully it will all be hidden by the mirror.
The problem you have now in trying to attach the mirror directly to the blockwork is that any fixiig long enough will probably be too fat to go through hole in mirror.
depending n how close to the edge of the mirror you have. Cut a bit of 18mm wood 3 inch square, chisel out a 3 inch square out of the plasterboard, attach wood to blockwork then attach mirror to wood. Hopefully it will all be hidden by the mirror.
The problem you have now in trying to attach the mirror directly to the blockwork is that any fixiig long enough will probably be too fat to go through hole in mirror.
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Can you post a pic of the mirror fixing method as we are blind to what you are trying to hang?
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