Is OK to drill into PVC to fit a door bell?

[OM2]

I've bought a ring doorbell.
The best place to fit will be to drill through the pvc on the side of the door.

Just wondering if that would be OK?
Jusy thinking, if it's plastic, the screws might become loose after some time?
(Just an unfounded thought.)

I thought I would ask here first before drilling a few holes.

+ let's say I mess it all up... Can I replace the PVC panel?

Thanks.

 

[craigap]

You can drill in to UPVC but make sure you use screws such as self tappers, as they will grip and seal the UPVC as they go in. Also be very careful not to over tighten as this will cause them to over thread the UPVC and work loose. Alternatively use a suitable UPVC glue?

 

[just pumps]

Use screws not glue.

 

[OM2]

I'm confused
Use ordinary wood screws?
Don't use glue?

 

[JohnD]

I'd use stainless screws. Outdoors, ordinary BZP will eventually rust and leave a brown stain below the bellpush.

drill a pilot hole first.

I'd fix to the doorframe, not the door.

 

[OM2]

@JohnD
Thanks
I'll do as you suggest

 

[foxhole]

Thought they were supplied with double sided foam tape ?

 

[OM2]

@foxhole No sticky foam tape. Just 2 screw holes. I just had a look.
But... that's a genius of an idea
If I add sticky foam tape... that will help keep in place and will mean there is almost zero motion pressure on the screws.

But where do I get the sticky foam tape from?
Any ideas?
Thanks.

 

[SFK]

But where do I get the sticky foam tape from?

Your local highstreet stationery shop - WHSmith.
BandQ
Homebase
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=foam+tape+double+sided&crid=R9PJQE7XQJJT&sprefix=foam+tape

 

[OM2]

Awesome
Thank you

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

@foxhole No sticky foam tape. Just 2 screw holes. I just had a look.
But... that's a genius of an idea
If I add sticky foam tape... that will help keep in place and will mean there is almost zero motion pressure on the screws.

But where do I get the sticky foam tape from?
Any ideas?
Thanks.

Car accessory shop? Make sure it has thick foam. If you decide to drill - check it first where you intend drilling, for steel reinforcement - metal detector.