Hollow door fixing?

[stevec59]

Hi Everyone,
A friend of mine down the road has a hollow door on his bedroom, the door doesn’t shut properly, he’s put raw plugs behind the hinge, but still no better, a kitchen fitter solved the problem for him, I asked what was used and if it was a raw plug, he said that it was a bit like a raw plug but it had spikes on it, I’ve had a google and look on Amazon, I found
45 Sets of Plasterboard Fixing Screws,Self Drilling Drywall Screws and Drywall Anchors https://amzn.eu/d/iB6nIvR and Plasplugs Hollow Door Plugs & Drill Bit 20 Pack https://amzn.eu/d/3RNbdk6 and 10 Pcs Cavity Wall Fixings Anchors, M4*20 Heavy Duty Metal Hollow Wall Fixings Anchors Plugs Expansion Screw Bolts for Drywall Plasterboard https://amzn.eu/d/6pBvdkH. I can see that there is a self tapped screw in the hinge, any idea what was used? What wo7ld a professional use? Just curious.

Many thanks,

Steve

 

[foxhole]

Lots of options, whatever works for the situation.

 

[opps]

If you use a dome head screw (as per your amazon link), you will not be able to close the door. The screw head head is too big

You can use superglue and matchsticks to fill the old screw holes, and then pilot hole and drill in to it. Alternatively, drill a slightly bigger hole and use wooden dowels

 

[stevec59]

Thanks, I didn't think about glueing matchsticks in, I realised that one of the links had the wrong type of head on, also they're for screws with a thread, not self tapping ones, I just using it as an example, wasn't sure if you could get them for self tapping screws? I did see this in B&Q
WETNFIX (20 Discs) - Fixing Wall Plugs Fast! No Need to Fill or redrill. https://amzn.eu/d/2mxdPZt
Any good?
Thanks again, Steve

 

[opps]

You can get nylon wall plugs that "pull back" and splay out in the cavity when you tighten the screw.

Eg, Fischer Duopower plugs

I have used similar fittings for hanging hooks on hollow doors over the years. In your case you need to make sure that the plug and screw are the correct diameter and length. Additionally, you will need to countersink the plug collar so that it is flush.

 

[foxhole]

Op was asking how it’s been done not how too.

 

[opps]

Op was asking how it’s been done not how too.

At the end of the original post, the OP asked for recommendations.

What wo7ld a professional use? Just curious.