Plasterboard fixings

[Deleted member 192609]

I can't believe I'm having to ask this after so many years of doing building work, but can anyone recommend a plasterboard fixing which actually works properly?!

I've given up on the small Fisher Duo plugs, half the time they just mangle themselves to hell and pull out, and don't get me started on those horrible metal screw-in things which just wreck the plasterboard (especially when it's old)

I'm not in need of anything heavy duty, I just need to be able to put up pipe clips and surface mount backboxes without them pulling out immediately!

 

[Deleted member 192609]

Alternatively, can anyone recommend screws which don't mangle the Fisher plugs?!

They get really good reviews and the way they work looks good on paper, they just don't work in practice half the time!

Can you buy screws specifically for nylon plugs?!

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

easyfix wall anchors

 

[Deleted member 192609]

easyfix wall anchors

I've tried those in the past but they were made of such cheap rubbish metal that the screw threads ripped themselves to bits

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Ahh well you're screwed then.

 

[^woody^]

Uno plugs.

But TBH, standard wall plugs work well for most things.

 

[blup]

Alternatively, can anyone recommend screws which don't mangle the Fisher plugs?!

They get really good reviews and the way they work looks good on paper, they just don't work in practice half the time!

Can you buy screws specifically for nylon plugs?!

Twin thread screws are supposed to hold more securely but ive never had a problem with spax single thread wood screws. Just drill the hole carefully and screw by hand. The duo plugs should be fine.

 

[Wayners]

I was putting up plastic first aid boxes on plasterboard.
I just used plastic plugs and 2 pea sized blobs of CT1 polymer..
Jobs a goodun. Will pull off the surface that can easily be made good.

I've put radiators on the same with just a bit more polymer.

Always carry a magnet to find studs helps

 

[Deluks]

Used these recently. Worked well, but you need the depth behind.

Plasplugs Heavy Duty Plasterboard Fixings 10mm x 36mm 30 Pack - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Heavy Duty fixings for use in hollow walls. Includes drill and screw gauge. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

I do like the plastic screw in ones, pilot hole first reduces damage to the PB.