Fixing heavy showerscreen to hollow wall

[Toastandjam]

Hi,

I need to install a bath showerscreen on a tiled wall. There is no stud behind where the showerscreen needs to go (apart from half-way down where it hits a horizontal).

So, I've looked at hollow wall anchors, but for a heavy-duty anchor, I need to drill quite a big hole which will be too big for the bracket.

I've just bought some of these, but they're plastic and I'm not sure how long they will last.....

https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/products/5251560-duotec-10mm-diy-toggle-plugs-with-screws-pack-of-10?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23051365093&gbraid=0AAAAADOkMAZO5ycyg-I9ocTSMutDsrcfE&gclid=CjwKCAiAkbbMBhB2EiwANbxtbRW3sxcqMNEi2X3oPjczxVfU_AtgPjlPjtN1DjGhqV9T4hVblyddARoCYA8QAvD_BwE

Does anyone have any other ideas?

Thanks

 

[foxhole]

Tiled wall is stronger than just plaster board , you can use ordinary wall plugs or these.
https://share.google/JeiH1aUr06pQpHtdB

 

[Toastandjam]

@foxhole - thanks - should I use the long or short ones and what sized drill bit should I use?

 

[foxhole]

@foxhole - thanks - should I use the long or short ones and what sized drill bit should I use?

Short will be fine , bit same dimension as plug.

 

[jj4091]

The screens weight should be supported by the bath top. As Foxhole says the added strength ot the tiles should be enough to hold the bracket in place.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Also a line of silicone along the wall.

Andy

 

[opps]

It is a shame that the Duo plugs are not available without a collar. I guess you can chisel off the collar after though to enable fittings to sit flush. I used to use the Tox plugs in the old days, they sold them with and without collars. Difficult to get hold of over here now.

 

[foxhole]

It is a shame that the Duo plugs are not available without a collar. I guess you can chisel off the collar after though to enable fittings to sit flush. I used to use the Tox plugs in the old days, they sold them with and without collars. Difficult to get hold of over here now.

Collar should not be a problem as they are tiny and wall plate usually has rebated slot down it .

 

[robinbanks]

Also a line of silicone along the wall.

Andy

Yes, you'll get more support out of this than you will out of wall plugs/screws to be fair

 

[opps]

Collar should not be a problem as they are tiny and wall plate usually has rebated slot down it .

You are correct that most shower screen channels have a slight rebate. My point was more about the many other items that might be fitted that need to sit flat.

Tox were the first nylon fittings that I came across which would wind up the screw thread, and as I said, they did them with and without collars. I first purchased them about 20 years ago, Fischer were (seemingly) late to the game but the Duo plugs look like an improvement (bar the lack of collarless version).

 

[foxhole]

You are correct that most shower screen channels have a slight rebate. My point was more about the many other items that might be fitted that need to sit flat.

Tox were the first nylon fittings that I came across which would wind up the screw thread, and as I said, they did them with and without collars. I first purchased them about 20 years ago, Fischer were (seemingly) late to the game but the Duo plugs look like an improvement (bar the lack of collarless version).

Apply heat, collar disappears in seconds .