How to Hang a Heavy Picture on a Plasterboard Wall

[@alfonsoportugal6754]

This video just saved my wife's heavy mirror that I was about to hang, and therefore my life too!! Thanks mate.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Glad to hear it, Alfonso. What did you use in the end?

[@shadyeslam5867]

😆😆

[@davidchiranu808]

Thank you man. This is inspiring. I hope you are alive.

[@TheMrPeacock662]

You can always f26 it lol

[@uptopswag8446]

🤣🤣 I know tht feeling! I had to do the same today

[@CathyLonghurst-c5g]

Bravo Charlie! That's the first succinct, cogent & professional DIY video I've ever seen. I've just moved to a new-build so will be following this advice. Many thanks .....

[@paullee6256]

Excellent video. What makes you stand out from the rest is your sharing of the 'non textbook' DIY difficulties and your thoughts and experience on how to tackle them. As a keen DIYer for many years, your challenges echo and most of all, I am still learning from your generous sharing of knowledge. Thank you

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks so much Paul. Making mistakes is reality isn't it. There was a time when I would edit them out thinking it was a mark of failure but I quickly realised they were essential 😉 Thanks so much for that. You have no idea how valuable heart felt comments like this are in an industry where it's often hard to keep up the mojo! 👊

[@zedman442]

Nice tips there. Another tip if you have countersunk/panne screws and you want to hang say a large painting or heavy mirror, use some washers. The wire/hanging loops can then sit behind the washer so can't be easily pulled off by kids/knocks etc.

[@ayomide60]

I have watched your video several times and finally got to hang my heavy mirror!!!. Thanks 😊

[@CharlieDIYte]

Yey! Well done and thanks for the comment 👍

[@user-uu6bi4tn5o]

Hey, how heavy are we talking?

[@sharonharding5531]

Tried a few of the plasterboard fixings with no luck, watched this video and bought the wall plugs and the hooks and was done in minutes and solid! Thank you

[@CharlieDIYte]

Really glad to hear it Sharon. Great work, and thanks for letting me know 👍🏻

[@David-yg4kc]

Such a friendly, practical and understandable video with absolutely no time-wasting BS! Thank you so much!

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome David. Many thanks for the Comment 🙏

[@garden4561]

Clear instructions. Thank you. You've ensured my curtain rails don't fall down!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Excellent. Glad to hear it 👍

[@leobyrne9391]

Hi charlie, stumbled on your channel yesterday. used the smaller rawl plug and picture hook technique, brilliant advice and now have a heavy pic on a plasterboard wall with zero movement, thanks so much.

[@lora1420]

This was so brilliant and cannot thank you enough. It was eye opening to understand how the different fixings behave on the other side. My many failed attempts of the past all make sense now 😂 thank you again 😊

[@gogles]

Fantastic video and detailed explanation. I have just purchased the Anchor fixing and tool. I know the video is 4 years ago nearly, but glad I came across it. Will update if I succeed in hanging my clock!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Tobias. Yes please let me know how you get on 👊🏻

[@gogles]

@@CharlieDIYte Not bad. I purchased hollow wall anchor M5x52mm (not sure what the M5 stands for). Used an 8mm drill bit (more of a guess but it fit nicely). Bought the tool and messed up the first one but the second one was great. And yes, pretty darn solid. Thanks again!

[@davidpearce1934]

Just moved house and had quite a few heavy mirrors / pictures to hang. Those Fischer Duopower fixings are awesome. Never come accross a stronger fixing into a plasterboard wall. Yet again thanks Charlie.

[@omega7crysis]

Great video Charlie 👍 I've seen many fixture comparison videos bit yours is far and away the clearest with the plasterboard mock up. Interesting to see how the fixtures bunch up behind the wall.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks - I really appreciate that. I'm planning a 2020 plasterboard fixings update video at some point, but it won't be for a few months.

[@idigress7865]

Thanks, bud! Have a heavy framed puzzle my mom and I did that I want on a wall. This gave me confidence on what to do to hang it securely.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Glad to hear it. Good luck with the job 👊

[@3Unique]

Thx for this video. The screw threw the middle of the standard picture hook works just brilliantly and I have just hung a heavy mirror using this method and now don’t have to worry that it will fall of the wall at some point in the future. Thank you.

[@stevewalton3146]

Thank you. This was exactly the advice I needed to put up a heavy mirror on a plasterboard wall. I went with the Fischer Duopower plugs, and used the tip about putting a screw through the stronger hangers, and that seems very solid.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Glad to hear that, Steve. They're great fixings those Duopowers. I tend to use the 8x40s rather than the 6x30s. There's a full plasterboard fixings update here is you have a moment kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJXYaoV_mZygb5I 👍

[@joshjoshi1978]

Great Video. It’s so helpful and thoughtfully put together. I particularly like the way you show what’s happening behind the plasterboard. I actually don’t agree with you that you need a fixing tool to use the anchor fixings. You can anchor it to the wall by simply using the flathead screw provided and screwing the anchor fixing tight. That’s why the flathead comes with the washer; so that it can turn freely while you’re anchoring the fixing. Then you simply undo the screw and fix whatever you want onto the wall. Voila and the best fixing into 12mm plasterboard by a country mile.

[@SA-zd4vs]

I feel so silly. A year ago your video helped me so much. This year I forgot about the tool, ended up damaging the wall. Now ordered the setting tool on amazon and cant wait to fix it tomorrow. Many thanks

[@CharlieDIYte]

Well done. The setting tool is a game changer. Sorry to hear about that. Still, you can repair the damage very easily using Easi-Fill. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIDQpKlrYrOBb80 Buy the pack that has the 1kg sachets in it.

[@BruceVanSittert-e8l]

Thanks for the great video, we're new to the UK, coming from South Africa, where everything is brick, so this is very helpful when trying to DIY on a modern build over here!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks for that. For a comprehensive run through this is the vid you want to watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJXYaoV_mZygb5Isi=HJOp2qDHN3Ygs13y

[@vincentli2605]

This is a very useful information as I have recently moved to Manchester and that solve many of hanging problem. Thx Charlie, you are a life saver.

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome. For a comprehensive run through check out this updated video kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJXYaoV_mZygb5I

[@Doodahdoodles]

I swear you have a video for every DIY problem I come across. So helpful and informative, thank you so much! Subscribed

[@kdinh1828]

Thanks for sharing Charlie. I just hung up a heavy picture frame using the spring toggle. Without this video, I won’t even know it exists. 😊

[@CharlieDIYte]

Great work! You're welcome and here's my update video kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJXYaoV_mZygb5I The spring toggles are very good. The snap toggles are even better 👍😉

[@philskyross]

Hey Charlie - I used the brass clips with the plugs you mentioned on this video to hang a 21kg mirror and it's changed my life ! Four hooks fastened to the back of the mirror and they then so simply slip onto the brass hooks. Absolute genius. I'd attach a photo but I don't think you can

[@balusindiancuisine]

Hi, Do you mean you used the picture hook with the ux6 fixing? I need to hang a 20KG mirror above a staircase and not sure what fixing to use.

[@maryracine7915]

Thank you! I have a VERY heavy old framed dresser mirror to hang on the wall. I favor using the umbrella anchor.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Yes that'll do a good job.

[@celiakind]

Two picture hooks method worked a treat for a heavy mirror- it is a super strong fixing. Great video thanks

[@tonyadeas1208]

I appreciate your video It really help me get a better understanding of what I needed to do to hand my heavy mirror. I decided to create a video list and I will be watching more of your videos.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Tony. Here's the most recent update that tells you everything you need to know kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJXYaoV_mZygb5I 👊

[@Charles010]

Thank you for this excellent, informative video. Showing either side of the wall really helps understanding. I'm about to hang my wife's new, heavy vanity mirror on a freshly painted plasterboard wall. I'm going with the two picture hook approach with UX6 fixings. 😊

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome. Check this one out for a comprehensive run though if all the options kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJXYaoV_mZygb5Isi=Cee-y-x9fDKbkMQe

[@avekya]

It's the first time I've seen this channel and really pleased that I have come across it.

[@christiano8088]

Me too.

[@Vanillaloop]

Thank you do much have watched many videos and yours seems to be the only 1 that makes sense It can be so daunting learning from scratch things I took for granted my Dad would do 😢

[@naceirabakhti5203]

Hi Charlie, thank you ever so much for this video. My mirrors and pictures were sitting on the floor for over a year. Now they are all up. ☺

[@user-uu6bi4tn5o]

Hey, are they heavy as 15kg?

[@Anna-vl4ju]

As a middle aged woman on my own I find your videos invaluable. Thank you !!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks so much for the comment Anna. So chuffed you're finding my vids useful. You might check out this one if you've got stuff to fix up into plasterboard kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJXYaoV_mZygb5I

[@mijalic1]

Great presentation. Thank you for the time and effort you took to make this video and share it with us. Greetings from Croatia.

[@raminybhatti5740]

Excellent. I bought a heavy mirror a few days ago, and I've been looking for some guidance on the best way to make it sure it behaves itself when I hang it up.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks for that! If it's into plasterboard you might just take a look at these too kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5apqoSJZ7N6jK8

[@Oldyellowbrick]

This is an amazing video, knowing what’s going on behind the plasterboard gives me a lot more confidence. Gonna grab some of those duopower plugs tomorrow and finally hang some stuff up :)

[@AimeeByron7]

Perfect timing on this vid! I have a large, very heavy picture to hang and this gave me the BEST info on how best to do the job!

[@paullowings3300]

Hi, just found your channel and wanted to say how fantastic I think your videos and replies to specific questions are - really helpful and much appreciated, thanks

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Paul, I really appreciate that. I try and reply to as much as I can. I think it's an important part of the process, but inevitably there are some that I miss. Many thanks for watching my vids 👍

[@jeffb6131]

The metal anchor type fixings are my favourite, use them all the time for hanging all sorts of picture frames. You do not need the fixing gun, all you do is insert them into your drilled hole and tighten the screw up, you will feel the anchor opening up as it gets tighter, snug it down then back the screw out enough to hang your frame. they are great.

[@VanessaKanbi]

really helpful - will use this to hang a heavy mirror. we had the problem of the plasterboard fixings coming out continuously with the baby stair gate. so will try this for that aswell.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Hi Vanessa, so glad you found it useful and thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@sandradelacruz9452]

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[@robinsouthwell8047]

You are quite simply giving me piece of mind on my new build plaster walls fixings etcs thank you thank you thank you

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're very welcome Robin, thanks for the comment. If you have a small void and then brickwork these are brilliant bit.ly/2RvkVxb For a really heavy load where there's nothing behind the wall to screw into, these are fantastic bit.ly/352tcwB

[@chrismayor5147]

That was so good. Hanging a really heavy mirror, this advice is superb

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Chris. For heavy stuff on plasterboard walls where you can't anchor into the brickwork behind, those metal wall anchors are hard to beat, but watch this vid if you're going to buy them kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2TLm62Gg8porc0 The Geefix is also a superb fixing for hanging heavy stuff kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5apqoSJZ7N6jK8 👍🏻

[@richarddicktaylor219]

The Fischer Dupower are fantastic. Tried to buy some at Leyland SDM and the bloke I asked said, "I used to work for Fischer & they are the best we don't stock them but Screwfix up the road do'.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Yes they're brilliant. I use them all the time in place of the UX6 I used to use. The 6x30 is too small though in my opinion so the 8x40 is my preferred plug. Just wish they had made a direct replacement for the 6mm dia UX6. A Duopower 6x40 would have removed the need and confusion of having two sizes.

[@rogerprice4504]

Thank you, Charlie. FInally managed to get a bracket fixed on our 1970s honeycomb studded wall without hours of frustration, several holes with plasterboard pull out, or eventually putting it on a solid wall and out of place! I am now totally confident my glass fronted bookcases are robustly secured on the wall. These Fisher Duo plugs are fantastic.

[@uwalakab]

Great video. Plus you've given me a great idea for hanging a 6kg picture using the Fischer Duo Power. Thank you.

[@ben_imaging]

Excellent video. I’m completely new to dyi or even anything related, so this was absolutely ideal. Thank you.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Ben. Check this one out for a definitive run though of fixings and it'd be great to have you subscribe if you haven't already kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJXYaoV_mZygb5Isi=TaWCzIuj3yRgFGOT 👊

[@sullyprudhomme]

We moved into an old Victorian home and struggled with the plasterboard and the old original slat/plaster walls when it came to hanging things. At the end, we found it best to scrape out the built up paint on the picture moldings and use those again. I put up more picture moldings in the rooms in which they had been removed. For really heavy objects, I strongly recommend putting up even a thin strip of wood that straddles two struts behind the wall and then use that as your surface to drive through the hook or screw.

[@drbobcvetkovic4446]

thank you very straight forward and illustrative - I am placing a suspension gal frame fora n ikea cabinet which will stick out 60cm from the wall -I will place two wcrews into vertical joists and 3 into the plasterboard using the aussie version of the duopower or the metal ones - it depends on what my local hardware store has!! I will fix one side of the cabinet to the adjacent pantry and the otherside will hang free cheers from Bob down under

[@CharlieDIYte]

Sounds like a good plan Doc. Good luck 👍

[@samdeal24]

Hi, I have just fixed my led tv to a bracket on the wall and after watching your videos I opted for the grip it tv bracket kit. I drilled the huge hole for the blue grip it fixing, just one thank goodness and realised that my wall is double plasterboard thickness of 20mm so I couldn’t use the gripits. I hurriedly repaired the hole and then made my way to b&q for an alternative. I ended up with Fischer wallboard anchors, an awesome choice I have to say, very easy to fit with a 12mm drill but I’m still really confused when u mention the fixing tool in all of your videos. Neither the Fischer or the diall ones had any fixing tools ready to buy with them and when I asked about it in b&q they hadn’t a clue what I was talking about. I simply used my power drill with a screwdriver attachment and kept drilling the screw in until it was fixed which is how it shows to do it on the back of the pack. Please can u clarify I’m really worried that I have missed a step and that the tv is going to somehow fall off the wall?!?

[@CharlieDIYte]

Hi there. Sounds like you've got nothing to worry about! Excellent choice going for the wall anchors, and sorry if I've confused you in my vids. There are two ways to fix wall anchors - see my video here where I outline what those are kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2TLm62Gg8porc0. Basically you can do it like you did manually, which is fine when you're screwing through a bracket like you did, and crucially, you have to keep turning the screw until it goes really tight (like you did), because it's only at that point that the anchor umbrella has opened tight behind the plasterboard. The other way to do it is by using the setting tool that you saw in my video. The setting tool is great if you're installing a lot of wall anchors, but for a one off application it's not necessary - which is why I did the video I linked to above. To tighten the fixing like you did, you have to have a turn stop (ie the bracket) between the screw and the anchor itself, otherwise if you try and simply tighten the screw straight into the fixing it will spin around without tightening and make a mess of the wall. The setting tool removes that worry, because it pulls open the anchor behind the plasterboard by levering the screw forward, whereas the way you did it, you were relying on the thread action of the screw to tighten the anchor. Hope that makes sense...

[@richardhall5489]

You could have used the Gripits, you just have to get the undercut tool.

[@IamActive83]

Hi Charlie, amazing videos, super helpful. Any chance you could make a video explaining studs finding process and how to mount a shelf to the wall without visible hangers and the shelf to be flat against the wall? Best regards!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Marcin. I'll add this to the list. I've got rather a lot in the pipeline though unfortunately.

[@nickdawes6600]

Charlie. Good info. I hung two 5ft by 4.5ft pictures that are close to 15kgs the other day. I went through all of these options in my head and tried a couple on the first picture. I was using 3 heavy duty j hooks with 2 screws on each, for each picture. New Fischer plugs worked best, however when using two in close proximity, they can twist so much that the pressure on the board that it pops in between them causing a nice big hole. Found hand tightening worked very well after this !

[@CharlieDIYte]

Hi Nick. Thanks for this - and great work! Yes, plasterboard is so brittle you want to spread out the holes as much as possible - but I see what you were thinking - trying to double up on the screws to increase the strength. I'd say going forward that if you get the right fixing, one screw should more than suffice.

[@RyanJohnsonD]

The visual proofs are great. 2 minutes into the vid, have to say, best video I've ever seen on wall hanging. So many questions answered I've had over the years. Questions: What torque level did you use for the Ryobi drill on the drywall? What is the hand-held setting tool called? Is there an official name for the metal, anchor facing you used? Do you have a grippit fixing video?

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thank you very much for that. This is the video you want to watch for the setting tool bit.ly/2Fa0C36 The metal fixings are called wall anchors (M5 x 52mm is the typical one for 12mm plasterboard). This is my Gripit review bit.ly/3pzx6HF but I never use them as the hole you have to drill is too big, considering the comparatively tiny size of the wing that opens up to secure it in place.

[@RyanJohnsonD]

@@CharlieDIYte What setting-tool BRAND do you use? You said you hang curtains for a living. Then you know your stuff. I want the brand you trust the most. I want to use something I can keep for years. Thanks for the responses! BTW. Have you tried the E-Z Anchor 100? kzbin.info/www/bejne/onnFXoeZq9Chba8

[@jacqui2971]

Thanks

[@jacqui2971]

Had no idea what to do when it came to, which screws are best for Plasterboard. So thank you. You've saved this lady DIY'er a lot of money! And I am now a subscriber.

[@Legotron]

Excellent demo and explanation, just what I was looking for.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@markgreenwood1105]

Charlie. Thanks just moved into a house with lots of plaster board walls. These videos extremely helpful on best approach. About to use the use the Fischer duo to secure some Jonaxel (Ikea) wardrobe units to the wall.

[@vickigarner7331]

I watch this multi times as I've been putting up all my mirrors and pictures that require them. I'm putting a heavy statue head on my wall in a bit so watched this again 😁

[@tedperez4732]

So what technique did you use and how did it turn out? Did you buy/use the fixing tool?

[@johndavies4146]

Good video l personally use anchor fixings and for heavy items drill hole in plasterboard spray into hole with cavity foam fit anchor fixing when set makes a strong job

[@ps-ri2qk]

Guess I'm a bit late here, from experience I would always use the metal expansion by hand screwing it - I've never seen that tool you have. I run in all the way in with the screw to expand it on the back, then back out the screw and use the hook metal part on the front - at least two sharing the load like you mention. For light pictures the plastic ones seem fine. Great work and a good explanation of how they work.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Fair point, and you obviously found the importance of using a turning stop (possibly the thing you're actually fixing to the wall). The setting tool makes it so much easier though.

[@TonyLewis42]

@@CharlieDIYte omg what is that setting tool and screw called I cannot find it anywhere

[@thorned10]

Thank you. I need this information to hang heavy decorations inside of my manufactured home. It’s only a quarter inch drywall

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome. Here's my comprehensive run through kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJXYaoV_mZygb5Isi=0IlDd9MibxK_YOyt

[@8manAbe]

Fantastic Video!! I just bought a metal framed mirror weighing 40 LBS (yes, USA here!), and I was worried I could not hang it securely, but after viewing your video here, I'm feeling confident. I like the metal anchor the best and so I am off to purchase those with the setting tool you used here. Thank you for this great tutorial - I just now 'LIKED' and 'SUBBED'! Anxious to see more of your videos!!

[@danoliver8804]

This vid was invaluable...many thanks! Had to hang a relatively heavy mirror in our new house. Curtain poles next ... 🙄

[@CharlieDIYte]

Cheers Dan. Glad you found it useful.👍🏻

[@Just-SomeGuy]

Extremely well explained video and solid advice. All with a smile; nice.

[@natalieabreu7276]

This video was incredibly helpful and straightforward. My husband and I are trying to hang heavy pictures and your advice has given us confidence 👍

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome Natalie, thanks for letting me know. Here's my updated video if you have a moment kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJXYaoV_mZygb5I 👍

[@claireelizabeth2347]

Provided excellent advice as to how to fix a 5.5kg clock to my plasterboard wall. I will be being extra careful and will probably seek out one of those Duo fittings.

[@briannewton3535]

I have been commissioned to make a large heavy framed mirror (2"x4") , Nice to see my options, thanks Charlie. I already have the anchor fixings and the setting tool, but will add a more positive 'hooks' to hang onto. I have used flush mount fittings in the past, but split the pair, and use each part as a hook. As a benefit, you can use a couple of screws in each plate.

[@englishplus6537]

Thanks for the video. Never knew plasterboard screws could be so interesting

[@lindamackay779]

Thank you so much for these terrific videos - you are a complete hero!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Aw thanks so much Linda - and thank YOU for taking the time to get in touch - it's the life blood of my channel 👏👏

[@jed88]

Found this, and your other video helpful. Realised one could use a hollow wall anchor, employ a screw driver to secure it and add a picture hook.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Glad you found it useful. 👍

[@aluthra17]

Thank you Charlie, just bought a 5kg wall art and was wondering how to hang it as it is landscape 110cm and has a wire. Your explanation came in handy. Now I am off to get some hooks. Thank you 👍

[@byLokie]

Good demo. The metal anchor that needs a special tool to fit to wall are they removable if you say don’t need a mirror hung there anymore?

[@CharlieDIYte]

Not removable but you can drill the front off with a large HSS bit, and push it into the wall and fill the hole. Also, you don't necessarily need a special tool although it's easier if you do bit.ly/2Fa0C36

[@byLokie]

@@CharlieDIYte Yer Probably just use holesaw without Pilot Center Drill and bore around anchor. use same holesaw to cutout Plaster piece for patch job also

[@Autotrope]

I think I used fixings from Ramset (Universal Anchor) when I mounted the toilet paper holder (after episodes with the kids ripping it off the wall when it was justgthe screws included in the pack). It's nylon and bunches up behind in big twists and is nice and secure.

[@chifan7]

A Really Well done video. I will likely go with the old fashioned silver metal anchors. Thank you so much !!!!

[@gregmathews715]

I was thinking of using these for a bracket for a Smart TV, fairly light so I expect these will work. I used these to fix support brackets onto plasterboard walls for beams that in turn support a clothes horse that support 30-40 lbs I guess of wet washing no problem

[@CharlieDIYte]

Check this out Greg for a comprehensive run through kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJXYaoV_mZygb5I You'd probably be best with a snap toggles or for the strongest, a Geefix.

[@vernondublin1013]

Hi Charlie New subscriber here I'm about to try and hang an ultra heavy mirror in a new build with hollow walls. The mirror has no holes and my options, as I see them, are to either drill the mirror and use Fischer hollow wall anchors with the 'tool' or Fischer mirror pack, 2 of which are spring loaded and secured as above. I hope all this makes sense.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Hi Vernon, thanks for the sub! Hmm, tricky one. When I've had situations like this in the past I've bought slotted mirror plates and chiselled or routed a space in the back of the mirror for them. The best thing to go with this is a hollow wall anchor, as you say, M5 or M6 x 52mm. But the head of the bolt is always slightly wider in diameter than the hole in the slotted mirror plate, so I've had to grind down the diameter of the head so it fits in, with my Bosch belt sander. The other option you might consider is something like this bit.ly/3e9tIh5 , again with wall anchors but you'd need to make sure the head of the bolt doesn't project too far to stop the flush mount plates slotting together.

[@whydoihavetoify]

I have just hung a huge mirror with a very large ornate frame on a plasterboard wall using 2 pieces of laminate flooring that lock together, you could literally hang a lorry off a plasterboard wall using this method which I saw on TikTok, well worth a try if you have really heavy mirrors etc to fix.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Tony. I'll check that out.

[@47Ronin15]

This is so helpful, i have a really heavy wall mirror that needs to be put up. But was scared it falls down. These offer me a bit of security 😁

[@sophiedussault9725]

Useful information with great tips. With this video I really knew what I was going to buy (and what was needed for some anchors; anchor setting tool) to hang an heavy mirror with confidence! Thanks Charlie for your video its was a great help!

[@reginap3472]

Excellent video, thanks Charlie. Thanks for not adding music and an intelligent and comprehensive review. Is there an additional benefit to the Fisher Duopower fixing over the anchor fixing. If you want to remove the fixing it is a lot easier with the Duopower?.

[@brenndonherbert4583]

Great video mate. Very helpful and really good explanations/demonstrations.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Brenndon. 👍

[@hmzmss]

Awesome video. I was looking for a vid which demonstartes what a wall fixing does behind the scene and how to properly install the screw into 1. This did the job and more 👌

[@brittneymccarthy]

This was great! I would be really interested to see the best way to remove the Fischer Duo Power fixings so they can be patched up.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Brittney. I think I need to do a video on this some time! The best way is to get a stanley knife or similar sharp blade, gently and carefully rotate it around the opening until you've cut off the collar of the fixing that sits on the surface, and then you can lightly tap the fixing into the hole with a large diameter screw, or punch and then fill over. For filling, you can't beat Easi-Fill kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIDQpKlrYrOBb80 but some of the light weight fillers like ToutPret would also do a good job. You need to pick something that doesn't shrink when it dries.

[@brittneymccarthy]

Charlie DIYte so clever! Thank you :) I’m not that handy but your channel is awesome. I only found it today and have been binge watching!

[@scottmanager5736]

Have you considered using a toggle fixing? I've used them for many years and even hung from ceiling s .

[@carmelking6703]

Thanks Charlie great video. Could I do the same thing with a wall which has plasterboard over 10cm of Kingspan insulation on a brick wall?

[@justinphoenix21]

I'm just curious, what would be the problem with just use a heavy duty picture hook with the two nails? Those are rated for very heavy items, especially if you use two of them.

[@rnqful]

Thank you so Much for this! Demonstrations are excellent. I have a problem/ question... my mirror is nearly 30kg! I would really like to hang the mirror because it’ll will go in my hallway however the wall is plasterboard! Please please help!

[@alanstewart7802]

Thanks, very useful. Would double picture hooks offer any additional load bearing security?

[@CharlieDIYte]

I often use two fixing points for something particularly heavy - eg two screws in the wall positioned a short distance apart for a heavy mirror hanging on a wire.

[@briannewton3535]

Really cool to see how the Duopower performed. I have the fixings with the setting tool, but nice to see other options.

[@reginap3472]

Love your videos Charlie. Very clear, comprehensive and authoritative . Can you please tell me if you would recommend the Fisher duo plug for lathe and plaster ceilings? I want to hang a heavy pendant fitting. Thanks

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks! The trouble with lath and plaster is you never know what the integrity of the material is going to be like when you drill it, but I'd be inclined to get some of the 8x40 (I think the 6x30 are too short) and see how you get on. If it doesn't work you could always buy some Geefix, put one up there and self tap the other fixings into the wing, but the general rule of thumb is start with a small hole and work up. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5apqoSJZ7N6jK8

[@pdogusmc]

Glad I watched til the end. The DuoPower is the way to go

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks. Yes, they're awesome fixings, aren't they!

[@karenquick8737]

Very nice info. video. Thanks!! I'm going to have my husband watch this, so we can hang shelves easier!

[@natashairving9879]

This video has helped us so much! We are in our first house and don't have a clue what we're doing 😂 who knew it would be so hard to hang things up on the wall!! Another problem we have is that we want to put up some large metal decorative hooks to the wall and we were going to use the duo power anchors. However the 2 screw hole openings on the hook are too narrow to fit a screw that would fit the duo power hooks! Eeek what do we use now?! 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️😬

[@natashairving9879]

We also wanted to put up a coat hook rack, but the only place it can go - as we have a small hallway, has supposedly electrical cables there 😭 we are having no luck at the moment

[@dragononwall8733]

Molly metal anchors from esselle or fischer, no doubt the best and strongest in all weather temperature , the fischer plastic can easily spin and loose its grip. Cheers from Stockholm, good show!

[@marcck5597]

Ive used both the plugs, you cant beat them. Ive also found they work even better dropping the piolot hole down a size and tapping the plugs in with a hammer. You do have to be very carefull. You can even do this with a normal raw plug as long as the plasterboard is new and in good order and load is fairly light. Ie 15mm copper pipe, talon clips. Just have to get the hole size right. 6mm hole, brown raw plug and 2" 10 screw, give it a go.

[@ianparsons5887]

You specify M5x52 Hollow Wall Anchors for 12mm plasterboard. My house has 15mm plasterboard. Should I use a different size Anchor?

[@Alfred192]

Excellent video. I want to attach cabinet (abt 60-80kg weight) on my garage wall with brick walls. What would you recommend?

[@CharlieDIYte]

If it's dry lined Is probably go with a Corefix bit.ly/2RvkVxb

[@thisistactical]

Great video. Well shot and with good explanations. Thank you very much.

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're very welcome - thanks for taking the time to convent!

[@huygfc4257]

Very instructive and helpful.👏

[@CharlieDIYte]

Glad you found it useful 👍

[@jakesparrow5716]

Great video. I should watched this a long time ago. I dont have a setting tool. Granted I could go pick one up but before I do can you suggest an alternative tool for the job?

[@jakesparrow5716]

I went out and bought one. Life changing 👍👍

[@CharlieDIYte]

Jake check out the video I've just published a few minutes ago. You can do it without the tool but you need to put the bracket on before you tighten the fixing otherwise it will spin around in the hole.

[@josephhanley8461]

Brilliant video as I was looking a strong fixing to hold coats on a stairway that has drywall so I will try the new fisher, Duopower many thanks Charlie

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Joseph! Yep, the Duopower is going to be my fixing of choice going forward. It was the UX6 - which has got a lot of my subscribers out of trouble with their plasterboard walls, but the Duopower is great because if their marketing is to be believed, you no longer have to worry what you're fixing into, because it works with brick or plasterboard. Make sure your screws are 4mm or 4.5mm diameter - no wider - as you want the fixing to open properly, which it might not do with chunkier screws. Also make sure that the screw is long enough that it goes right through the fixing and out the back, as again, it needs to do this to open up properly.

[@lynnjames594]

Very good information, explained extremely well! Thanks!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Lynn 👍

[@astonseymour9502]

Very informative video. I am going to be purchasing an oversized mirror weighing in at 39kg. It will be going on a stud wall. Would you recommend I use 2 holes like you have recommended for mirrors to distribute the weight evenly?

[@Jayce280]

Great video, very helpful. Interesting to see how the fixings work behind the scenes!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks!