New DIY idea.... your feedback needed!

karldorn · 1 May 2015

Hi Guys, I'm a plasterer by day, and a part time inventor at night. They say stick to what you know so I have invented a brand new plasterboard fixing, that I think out does anything else on the market currently. It's patent pending, but would love to hear what you all think, you can see it in action at
http://goo.gl/eZUo8q , your constructive criticism would be appreciated ... cheers Karl

cajar · 1 May 2015

looks like a good idea. easier to carry / store in the van than regular plasterboard fixings.

Bit at the front looks ugly with coathook, but if the fixing was concealed it'd be ok.

what would they cost in the shops?

karldorn · 1 May 2015

Thanks Cajar, the front part can be made into any size or shape to suit, I'm thinking of putting bend points on it so the front could be reduce in size by the user..

TonyW2 · 1 May 2015

It looks quite ugly.
Would not the first securing screw tear the back flap slit "thread" rather than tightening it up securely enough against the plasterboard?

Norcon · 1 May 2015

Fixing a decorative coat hanger to it for advertising purposes might not be the best idea.
A lot of coat hanger racks are screwed to decorative backing boards anyway. Not many would take the pull on a plaster board wall though I reckon on that they would.
Could see it being beneficial fitting a radiator. Try the plumbers and see what they think.
Or incorporate the design into the rad bracket for plaster board fixing applications.

Will we be seeing you on dragons den then?

gregers · 1 May 2015

dragons den here you come m8.

in principle it looks like a good idea,ott for a coat hook BUT wonder how this would work on some kitchen wall units in a line where the wall is crud?

karldorn · 1 May 2015

That's the beauty of it, the bladefixing can be made in any size or design, with as many screw holes as you want, you can even drill your own holes. Look at how much metal is spread behind the board, making it carry large amounts of weight, the hook was just an example, I have one design especially to take a kitchen cabinet fixing. It works every time and only requires a slot to attach it to a wall, not a large hole.

cajar · 1 May 2015

What about dot n dab walls where you have to get the fixing in a specific place but say, the 4th one wont enter because of adhesive preventing the blade?

Norcon · 1 May 2015

You could sell them in packs of 10. B&Q might be interested.

karldorn · 1 May 2015

Dragons den applied for aswell.....

karldorn · 1 May 2015

If you hit a dab you could use a normal plug, or you would only use the first couple of screw holes, I could always supply different sizes and width bladefixings in each pack. This works in every thickness of board, even double boarded walls. Feedback is great guys, if you get a chance and you like the idea please vote...

freddiemercurystwin · 1 May 2015

How would Joe Blogs make the slot?

karldorn · 2 May 2015

You would cut a slot with.. A knife, a flat head screwdriver, a bread knife, a plasterboard saw, a little cutting device I have come up with. Thing is, it's plasterboard so wouldn't take a lot of effort, I could also produce a special punch, with some other fixings you need a drill bit exactly the right size, anyone has something at home that could cut the slot for the bladefixing .
Regarding the dab, I would knock the plasterboard first to see if it was hollow or not before fixing.

joe-90 · 2 May 2015

Sorry to tell you this but your idea is flawed from the start. When we fix heavy items to plasterboard walls we fix through the board to the wall behind - the plasterboard isn't designed to take heavy weights. If the fixing is for a lightweight item we just use rawl plugs, they are cheap and invisible. Don't put money into this - it really won't work.

tony1851 · 2 May 2015

The idea is clever, and doubtless it will support considerable weight. However, the point has been raised about plaster dabs, and with this, you could consider timber studs as well.

If a DIYer has to use a conventional screw plug if he meets a dab, the logic is that he would still have to buy some plastic plugs 'just in case', so he will be buying two sets of fixings.

Would consumers really wish to do that?

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