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Plasterboard rawl plugs

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I previously used the self drill plasterboard rawl plugs and I didnt find them easy to work with. I marked where I want them but by the time I drilled then in it moved.

I'd be grateful for a recomendation of good plugs for plasterboard that work well and lock tightly when putting the screw in. Screwfix and toolstation are preferable to buy from. TIA
 
just a DIYer , but had to use a lot of plasterboard fixing recently.

I'm assuming the plasterboard is hollow on a frame of somesort - OR is it dotdab to a wall brick ???

what are you fixing to the plasterboard ???

loads of different types of fixings available - i have used a few different types



 
It's for a hollow partition, plasterboard on a frame. One side of an alcove.

Im using it to attach a button to wall to build a floating shelf.

Can you recommend any of the Fischer made plug similar to your third type?

 
whats going on the shelf how much weight are you expecting to hold

BUTTON ?

Screwfix have Fischer as well - search screwfix for plasterboard fixing and filter by brand
 
I've never been a fan of any "plug" type fitting for plasterboard. When I've had to fix to PB as there's a void I can't avoid, then I tend to use toggle fixings https://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-spring-toggles-5mm-x-50mm-20-pack/4257x

Floating shelves however are a very tricky proposition, because the leverage on the fixings is high, and can easily be enough to actually crush the PB. If you have to fit a shelf to PB only you are very strongly advised to use a bracket - the longer the wall-mounted arm the better
 
plasterboard only on one side (narrow side where there's a timbre stud)
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In that case it's in shear not tension and no worries - even a standard red plug not over tightened will work.
 
mrrusty said:
I've never been a fan of any "plug" type fitting for plasterboard. When I've had to fix to PB as there's a void I can't avoid, then I tend to use toggle fixings https://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-spring-toggles-5mm-x-50mm-20-pack/4257x

Floating shelves however are a very tricky proposition, because the leverage on the fixings is high, and can easily be enough to actually crush the PB. If you have to fit a shelf to PB only you are very strongly advised to use a bracket - the longer the wall-mounted arm the better
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He’s using batons around an alcove so his description is not accurate , they will no be floating shelves .With two sides into brickwork the plasterboard will not be holding much weight .
 
Yukster said:
I previously used the self drill plasterboard rawl plugs and I didnt find them easy to work with. I marked where I want them but by the time I drilled then in it moved.
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Either use a small drill bit, or small screwdriver, to create a precisely centred pilot hole first.
 
foxhole said:
He’s using batons around an alcove so his description is not accurate , they will no be floating shelves .With two sides into brickwork the plasterboard will not be holding much weight .
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Good point. The OP, potentially, could use any old fixings and a suitable "grab adhesive" to lock the baton in place (assuming that they are not planning to stand on the shelves).
 
mrrusty said:
I've never been a fan of any "plug" type fitting for plasterboard. When I've had to fix to PB as there's a void I can't avoid, then I tend to use toggle fixings https://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-spring-toggles-5mm-x-50mm-20-pack/4257x

Floating shelves however are a very tricky proposition, because the leverage on the fixings is high, and can easily be enough to actually crush the PB. If you have to fit a shelf to PB only you are very strongly advised to use a bracket - the longer the wall-mounted arm the better
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Spring toggles have their place, but if you need to unscrew the fitting, the spring part falls into the cavity and is lost.

Based on advice from other people here, I started using the Timco Zip Toggles. The downside is that you need a fitting that can accept a 6mm machine thread screw. And yes, in this case the diameter is not an issue. My general go to is the Interset fitting but when you are dealing with double skin plasterboard, you need to make sure that you have one that is designed for the double skin, and having the setting tool is an additional expenditure.
 
I would use the ones Pete01 suggested; I've used these plenty of times, and they're easy & strong.
 
Yukster said:
I previously used the self drill plasterboard rawl plugs and I didnt find them easy to work with. I marked where I want them but by the time I drilled then in it moved.

I'd be grateful for a recomendation of good plugs for plasterboard that work well and lock tightly when putting the screw in. Screwfix and toolstation are preferable to buy from. TIA
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Just push your drill bit into the plasterboard a little to make a dent. Then the fixing goes in easily
 

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