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    How can I replace these plasterboard cavity screws?

    Hi there, I've used the forums before but couldn't find an answer to this specific problem. Quite a while ago our kitchen was part renovated, including putting up timber shelves on external walls. It's a newish build and the interior side of the walls are plasterboard, with cavity behind. The...
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    Strengthen metal stud + plasterboard wall

    Renovating my en-suite and I wish to add a largish mirror to a wall that will also be tiled. In total though, the weight will slightly exceed the maximum weight for plasterboard i.e. mirror + tiles > 32kg/m sq. As such, i am looking for advice on the best way to strengthen the wall. I don't yet...
    • smallsteve1
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    • metal stud plasterboard fixing strengthen weight
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Building
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    Fixing wardobe to plasterboard dot and dab wall

    Hi guys, Putting together some IKEA PAX and at the step of fixing the top of it to the wall. The wall in question is a dot and dab wall and I am wondering the best fixing to use. I know corefix is used widely for heavy hanging (kitchen cabinets etc.) but I also know that when fixing wardrobes...
    • swilli88
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    • plasterboard fixing plasterboard fixings wardobe
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: General DIY
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    whats the strongest fixing for plasterboard/ply

    Ive got a heavy water heater (110 kg) fixed by 2 bolts. Ive screwed 18mm ply onto plasterboard, put coach bolts through , but the last part isnt threaded and its loose to turn so Im not sure if its the best. Im wondering if theres anything stronger I could use ? not got clearance to drill a...
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