Problems with metal redi driver in plasterboard wall

[kgeoff]

Hi, I've just put up a small cabinet using metal redi drivers. 3 out of 4 went in fine but one of them went in too far and is just spinning. Is there anyway i can rectify this as the hole in the wall is now too big and the driver just keeps turning in the wall? Thanks everyone.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

You will need to patch up the hole and re-drill.

 

[kgeoff]

Thanks PBoD can I just use filler with this be then strong enough for me to redress or do i need to patch the hole with something else? thanks

 

[Burnerman]

Could you get by with using a plasterboard spring toggle instead?
John

 

[kgeoff]

Hi Burnerman was thinking of those but i'm not sure they'll fit through as the wall behind is hot completely hollow. There is a gap of approx 35mm then it hits a solid wall!!

 

[Burnerman]

There's the option of using a frame fixing type, keeping the end of the thing level with your plasterboard.....or even drilling into the brickwork behind to allow the toggle fixing thread to enter into before it flicks outwards?
John

 

[AlanE]

Why make confusion by running two threads for same thing?


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[foxhole]

You used the wrong fixing, redi-drive is for hollow plasterboard, with wall behind there is not enough room for it to penetrate causing it to stop and spin putting a hole in the plasterboard, remove all fixings and replace with plugs after drilling the wall beyond the plasterboard.

 

[kgeoff]

Apologies Alan E i'm not really sure why i did that my bad!!

 

[kgeoff]

The problem is there were various items around the house secured with these fixings (previous owner). They were the plastic ones but I couldn't work out when I was taking them out why they had their tips cut off. I realise why now because they were hitting the wall. Burnerman I did drill into the brickwork to allow the drivers to go all the way in and that worked for 3 out of 4 of them but unfortunately not for one and now the hole has been widened so the fixing is now just use in the wall. I'll try going directly into the wall with plugs as suggested.

 

[longdogs]

I know I keep saying it but.. If only these architects would design houses properly with proper walls.