GripIt fixings

[@duncanhurst2888]

Another excellent video. Your load test demonstrated the real value of the fixings and their potential use. This is very helpful - thank you.

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Duncan Hurst Thanks for the comment

[@Playingbyear]

great to see the destructive test. Many thanks. Those fixings are solid!

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@anonanon1791]

Thanks for explaining and showing exactly how these are used.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@TheJask101]

Absolutely brilliant video. As with all your others also. Detailed and extremely clear.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment

[@jusb1066]

yay, i love the science tests!

[@ultimatehandyman]

+jusb1066 It was a long day setting up that video and moving everything to the bottom of the garden, which is about 30 metres from the garage LOL Thanks for the comment

[@simsand23]

can you install these in insulated plasterboard or do they need the gap behind so you can turn the anchors?

[@ultimatehandyman]

You can use these, but you need the undercutting tool, which I used in this video- kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5jImpVja9iUaa8&t If the wall is solid behind, you are much better off fixing to the wall, perhaps using corefix or rigifix- kzbin.info/www/bejne/bamvmXyGpLRonbM&t kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpK8l6ZpoddkoKs&t

[@peteromalley2866]

THE GRIPPIT VIDEO FROM ULTIMATE HANDYMAN WAS BRILLIANT. SHOWING ME I HAD NOT MADE A MISTAKE BUYER A SET FOR A RADIATOR. I WAS DUBIOUS, BUT THE VIDEO PROVED ME WRONG. I LOVE THE ENDING. OVERLOADING THE SHELF ON PURPOSE. THANKS.P

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@SammyInnit]

If you ever had the time, I'd really like to see a side by side comparison with these and Rawl Interset Plasterboard fixings. I've always used the rawls along with the applicator gun and I've never really had anything bad to say about them.

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Sam Tranter It's on my list ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@bfraser80]

brilliant video. no wonder that dragons den Debra mekeen jumped on the idea. can't believe the wight they wee fixing can hold. new subscriber thanks for sharing

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Billy Fraser You are welcome ;-) Thanks for the comment and for subscribing ;-)

[@hoohaa559]

The red ones have changed, the little metal studs with the flat head is no longer a thing. The metal studs are now flat. Meaning you can't take them back out by winding the wings back

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the info 👍

[@dazzatron3]

Thanks for the video. I’ve roughly calculated assuming that those are standard block sizes and a guess that the distance between the two anchors (of the bracket) is about 200mm that each fixing has a pullout capacity of around 20kg. I’m using this to roughly work out if I can fix a retracting tv mount to my wall using these fixings. This pullout capacity is very different to the capacity manufacturers give as what they normally give is the shear (downward) capacity. Hope this helps.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I would not use any plasterboard fixings for a retracting mount, I would try to fix to at least one stud. These videos might be of interest- Fix heavy items to plasterboard- Fix heavy items to plasterboard-kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ3dqIxta7Rjmpo&t Plasterboard fixings weight test- kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3Snqqacg82rlac&t Real life example hanging a heavy TV- kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6jYoneropWUr5o&t Thanks for the comment 👍

[@GaryMcKinnonUFO]

Nice testing, ordered some to put a telly on the wall. Read about these and it was a grandad that invented them then his grandson marketed them now the family has no money worries :) Dragon's Den he was on apparently.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks, yes. I have seen clips of this on Dragons Den, they are not the best fixings or the cheapest- but they work and have made the guy wealthy. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@GaryMcKinnonUFO]

@@ultimatehandyman I should have asked you before buying! What would be the best solution for a telly that weighs 25 pounds max ?

[@yensabi]

I have seen these on the dragon's den show but it's good to see them given a " Real " test and i now will give them a try next time i need to fix on to plasterboard , do you know if any of the big merchants stock them chez .........cheers : )

[@ultimatehandyman]

+yensabi Thanks. I know for certain that Wickes, B&Q and Screwfix now stock them.

[@rexbanner6114]

Ultimate handyman, what is that green laser light you are using and what is its purpose? Substitute spirit level perhaps?

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Rex Banner It's the latest laser level from Dewalt. It uses a green beam which can be seen more easily than a red one, it can even shine for 30 metres. I will be reviewing it soon ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@rexbanner6114]

+Ultimate Handyman brilliant! Thanks for the reply

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Rex Banner You are welcome. Thanks for the comments ;-)

[@chrisjw37]

+Rex Banner It's Aliens visiting the site and taking notes.

[@ef1265]

Can you use this for television cantilever bracket?

[@alistairmscott]

Great video, so pleased I found it, but it's got me a bit worried. I've got a 40kg TV and a Voges Thin bracket which is designed to hang the TV only 15mm from the wall, minimising the cantilever effect. Problem is it's only a single horizontal bracket with three fixing holes. I'm worried having seen this that 3 blue Gripit fixings might not work as a long term solution. It's a dot and dab party wall in a 2005 built flat. Would I be best to try and go through to the blocks? Was quite confident until I saw this!

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'd always fix to the wall behind if the wall had been dot and dabbed as the fixings are much stronger. Rigifix are good on dot and dabbed walls kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpK8l6ZpoddkoKs , or you can use Corefix fixings etc.

[@johnjackson4105]

Brilliant demonstration mate. I'm off to B&Q later to get some of these ;-)

[@ultimatehandyman]

+John Jackson Thanks for the comment

[@uktony1525]

Chas, would you consider reviewing 'Bladefixers' for hanging brackets on plasterboard walls?. They look interesting.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Hi Tony, I have tried the Bladefixers a few times as a KZbin user suggested them a few months back. I got in touch with the company that makes them and they kindly sent me some to test out. I could not get them to work and each time the screw did not screw into the slot on the back of the Bladefixer. I got in touch with the company and they said they had sent me the wrong ones (old prototype stock), so they sent out some new ones and exactly the same thing happened again. After wasting several hours trying to make them work, I gave up and thought if I can’t get them to work (and I can see the back of the plasterboard) what chance do people with less DIY experience than me. One of the forum members pointed me to a video by CharlieDIYte, who has made a video on how to use them, but judging by what he said in the video I think he was aware of the potential issues of missing the slot on the back of the fixing. Once the fixing is pushed through the plasterboard and you can’t see the back you just don’t know if the screw has engaged with the slots on the back of the fixing. Thanks for the suggestion though ;-)

[@uktony1525]

Thank you so much for the reply. I think I will stick with the tried and tested solutions for plaster board fixings for now. I love the channel as it shows real life situations that face householders and anyone who appreciates good tools. As always a HUGE thumbs up.

[@retailconsortiumduckfootde7431]

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[@grahammiddleton2707]

Yes but what is the max weight you can use that stays up that test means nothing

[@joaquin698]

Tks for the vid!! What brand and model of laser label did you used for the installation, seems to me the green light is more appealing to me than a red one. Best to you!!

[@ultimatehandyman]

+joaquin698 You are welcome. It's the new Dewalt Green laser level, which they have sent me to test out. It's an amazing laser level and can fire the laser bean 30 metres, horizontally, vertically or vertically at 90 degrees to the other beam (good for floor tiling or setting out). I'll be reviewing this in the next few weeks. Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@iantheinventor]

One question would be what thickness of plasterboard did you use? See the latest packaging says with 15mm plasterboard.

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Ian TheInventor I used 12.5mm plasterboard.

[@iantheinventor]

+Ultimate Handyman Thanks for that, do you think thickness of plasterboard will affect results quite a bit?

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Ian TheInventor Definitely, I bet that 2.5mm difference in thickness makes a huge difference to the amount of pull out force required. Thanks for the comments

[@iantheinventor]

Thanks for testing them out, interesting to see how they work & weight they can take. Seems odd they quote using non standard thickness plasterboard.

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Ian TheInventor You are welcome. Yes it's strange that, I have never even seen 15mm thick plasterboard!

[@robswingler]

Put a lot of screens up in offices and homes and just got some brown ones happy to see they can take a lot of weight . Normally use snap toggles but can't always get them in the hole if it is shallow . Could you do the same test with snap toggles

[@ultimatehandyman]

+robert swingler Yes, I'll be testing out a few fixings shortly.Thanks for the comment

[@jusb1066]

+Ultimate Handyman more science videos coming? look forward to it :)

[@1960davies]

great video on the gripit and how too install do you know if they work with thicknesses of plaster board + plaster or does it compress when tightening the centre screw cheers steve

[@ultimatehandyman]

They should work with 15mm thick plasterboard plus a layer of skim plaster. When tightened it pulls the tabs into the back of the plasterboard. Thanks for the comment

[@3619jon]

Could I use these close to each other? Need to use for a wardrobe bracket which is 4cm long only leaving 10mm between each fixing. I have the yellow ones which hold 71kg. I am using them to hold a wardrobe to the wall but can't remove the skirting for it to reach. Need to connect a bracket to the wall and tie with a cable to the back of the wardrobe. Hope the smaller ones will hold.

[@ultimatehandyman]

No, I would not use them so close together. What about just using one fixing per bracket? The brackets on wardrobes are not doing much, they just prevent the wardrobe from tipping over, for example if both doors were opened at the same time. Or you could perhaps use zip fix fixings/snap toggles- kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqPCfqadoL2meKM

[@3619jon]

@@ultimatehandyman would you say having them that close together would weaken the surrounding plasterboard and just potentially pull them out the wall easier? The new brackets do have a hole in the middle aswell as at each end so I could just use one fixing. Though it might not be strong enough.

[@ultimatehandyman]

@@3619jon Yes, having them close together will weaken the plasterboard 👍

[@davidruizmartin5301]

Great video and channel, thanks for your work! I'm thinking of using these to put up two steel shelves for vinyl records on a plasterboard wall. Each shelf would hold its own weight (2.8 Kg) plus 25Kg in records. Do you think it would work? Thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

I would never rely on just fixings for that kind of weight, it's much better if you can get at least one fixing into the studs- kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ3dqIxta7Rjmpo&t I have done tests to see which fixings hold the most weight, the best ones were the spring toggle and snap toggle. If I could not find a stud, I would probably use either of those two fixings. Videos here- kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3Snqqacg82rlac kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZfFZKl-mryVZq8 👍

[@davidruizmartin5301]

@@ultimatehandyman Thanks!

[@joaquin698]

Tks.. I will be looking forward for that review. Have a great evening!

[@ultimatehandyman]

+joaquin698 You too ;-) Thanks for the comments

[@jamieward60]

Hi mate, just out of interest what thickness was the plasterboard?

[@ultimatehandyman]

1/2 inch (12.5mm), I never use the 9.5mm thick stuff. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@Duty_to_Warn]

May I ask, would you be confident using these fitting to fix the two corner hanging brackets on a tiled plasterboard wall for a floating vanity unit? Thanks.

[@ultimatehandyman]

No, these require a large hole, which would need drilling through the tile. I would use spring toggles or snap toggles, example here- kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYjYoYOqr72ibLs

[@Duty_to_Warn]

@ Thank you for replying, we took your advice and used the snap off toggles which you recommended in another video. The tiles were bloody porcelain, 1.5 holes per drill bit!!! 👍

[@jasongriffin6010]

Be great to see a green vs red laser level vid. Thinking of getting a green line one but not sure how much better it will be for the price.

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Jason Griffin I'll do a comparison in the next few weeks ;-)Thanks for the comment

[@kevireland1]

What size screw driver are you using to turn it

[@ultimatehandyman]

I can't remember, but I had to try a couple of screwdriver sets, as most of my drivers were the wrong size. I only had one screwdriver that would fit it, Thanks for the comment 👍

[@gtclkk4222]

Would you advise using these on a partition wall for a 32” tv?

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'd try this to be honest- kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ3dqIxta7Rjmpo

[@Saj-qz1ll]

sik guy sik experiment. love it. any chance testing just one fixing n see how much stress it can take on its own?

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Saj 2011 I'm running out of plasterboard LOL, I bought 5 sheets the other day LOL

[@ryanh3285]

Great video which would be the best for a small radiator i have a 75mm stud behind the plasterboard and I've put one radiator bracket into a stud i fixed in place but unfortunately i made a mistake with my measurements and i haven't got a stud to fix to for the other bracket.Thanks.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'd use spring toggles as they are readily available and are one of the strongest fixings, I tested them out a while back- kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3Snqqacg82rlac Thanks for the comment

[@justgivemethetruth]

Wow, very cool. Nice video. I don't know where you find all the time to do all these great videos. What would you use if you have to do that into a plaster and lathe wall? I usually drill a hole and put one of those plastic jackets into it, and then screw a screw is to expand it outward to grip, but I am sure they are nowhere near as powerful as those Gripits. But then again the Gripits do not seem like they would work in plaster and lathe?

[@ultimatehandyman]

+justgivemethetruth Lath and plaster is a bit of a pain in the backside to fix to. For light to medium weight items you can use snap toggles kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnKshqiYocqhg9mDr there is a plasterboard fixing called Geefix which would also work for light to medium weight items.For heavy items I'd be inclined to cut some of the lath and plaster away and insert some noggins.

[@justgivemethetruth]

+Ultimate Handyman Thanks ... the problem I have had in the past is placing the hole in an exact enough location to connect with whatever I am trying to connect. It's possible to screw in a plaster seating thingee ( technical term ) for hanging a painting or something, but I have like a swivelling towel rack (not very heavy) that swivels up and down and has 4 holes for screws in it. I am not sure I can find anything that will place all four of those holes in the right place to actually get this thing to work? I've heard of using yer "noggin", but what is a noggin?

[@ultimatehandyman]

+justgivemethetruth I don't think there are any adjustable type fixings for plasterboard that allow the fixing hole to be adjusted. It's therefore critical that the holes are in the exact correct position. The only example I can think of is when I installed this mirror as the fixing holes had to be exactly right for it to hang correctly- kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqOrk6xui6Z-jcmHometimes when fitting handrails or curtain rails it is best to fix a wooden batten to the wall first, as you can then easily screw anywhere into that.When someone says use your noggin, it means use your head (brain) or if someone is referring to a noggin in building it means a length of timber that fits in between the studs of a stud partition wall.I hope this helps ;-)

[@justgivemethetruth]

+Ultimate Handyman Good ideas ... thanks.

[@ultimatehandyman]

+justgivemethetruth You are welcome ;-)

[@fesy734]

Great video, fantastic review. Wasn't expecting you to show us the fixings failing but thanks for that! I was going to buy a multi pack of grip it with lots of different sizes etc but they had ran out. Have you got any faults with these fixings? Because they seem to be mainly about strength? I've seen your older video about them but what about now, have you used many since?

[@fesy734]

B&Q ran out of grip it's

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Faisal Y These really helped me out when I was fixing to a egg box wall a few months back- kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5jImpVja9iUaa8 The only fault with these is that you need to ensure the hole in the plasterboard is cut as cleanly as possible. If you use a dull drill bit/cutter it can leave paper on the back of the hole which can prevent the wings opening fully. Apart from that they are a really good fixing ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Faisal Y They had lots in Blackburn yesterday, Easter is a busy time for DIY though- perhaps they are selling like hot cross buns at the moment ;-)

[@NickyjHarding]

+Faisal Y I am the sales manager at GripIt fixings and just wanted to touch base and ask which B & Q store you visited that had no stock?

[@Jackcapaudio]

Great informative video, thank you very much for making and sharing.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment

[@colinsaunders5358]

Would the red set hold a 32" TV to plasterboard? Also the gap between the two joining rooms plasterboard is about 2" would these fit without touching the adjoining plasterboard? Thanks for the video btw :)

[@ultimatehandyman]

It depends how many fixing holes there are and what type of bracket is being used. I'd be looking to get at least 4 Gripit's for a TVThey will easily fit without touching the other plasterboard as they only protrude behind the plasterboard by a couple of mm.Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@colinsaunders5358]

+Ultimate Handyman Thank you for the fast response. I tried snaptoggles but they where too big because of the gap between the adjoining walls. These are perfect then. Will grab some tomorrow. Thanks again for your help :)

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome. Snaptoggles can be impossible to use in thin stud walls, but the Gripit fixings should work perfectly.

[@GrahamReid34]

What do you prefer mate, snapp toggle or these?

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Graham Reid (Grizzle) It depends what I'm doing and what is readily available. These once really helped me out on an egg box partition wall so I always keep a few packs handy, these are also available at all the large retailers. The snap toggles are more difficult to source, unless you buy them online- but they do give a very good fixing in plasterboard. Thanks for the comment

[@koffibanan3099]

+Ultimate Handyman I love the fact you tested till destruction :) Next week I'm going to fix up some shelfs at my aunts place which need to take quite a lot of weight, so last evening I was rewatching your video on snaptoggles and now this one comes along! I already ordered the snaptoggles (expensive little buggers!), but these seem to be even more heavy duty?

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Koffi Banan The snap toggles are a good fixing, I'm sure they can hold more weight than the GripIt but for the majority of jobs these will work perfectly. Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@chrisjw37]

+Koffi Banan I wanted to try snap-toggles, but sold bulk and horribly expensive in Screwfix for one or two jobs. Wickes sell the Gripfix in smaller packets to try.

[@koffibanan3099]

Kind of the opposite here in Gamma, Belgium. They are sold separately; one toggle per pack, huge waste. Very expensive, about €2 a piece. They sure are cool and strong though!

[@horacegrimsby2870]

Excellent test!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment

[@hometruthshomie8688]

any good on 'dot and dab' on block work pal!? Cheers!

[@hometruthshomie8688]

I would say thou, to do a proper failure test you should really gradually put weight on. Then leave and go back and check because the fixings won't always reach failure straight away! Sometimes they take a bit of time, then fail. Same as people who use the wrong fixings on shelves, then they suddenly fall down after being up for a day or so. cheers!

[@ultimatehandyman]

They can be used on dot and dabbed walls, but there are better fixings for that- Corefix- kzbin.info/www/bejne/bamvmXyGpLRonbM Rigifix- kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpK8l6ZpoddkoKs

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm afraid I don't have time to do that kind of test as it would take a long time, but in this test all the fixings I tried were tested the same way- kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3Snqqacg82rlac Thanks for the comments

[@barthandelus8340]

How does the thickness of the plasterboard wall affect this? Thinner it is the weaker right?

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, thinner plasterboard will give a weaker fixing as it's always the plasterboard that fails- rather then the fixing itself- I did some tests here using 12.5mm thick plasterboard- kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3Snqqacg82rlac

[@allyking84ify]

Do they come with fixing screws? If not, what size would be needed? Cheers

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Alasdair King Yes, they come complete with the fixing screws.Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@BLMeredith87]

Do the screws come with the gripits or the brackets? If the latter, do the gripit fixings state which size screws they need to work correctly? Thanks :)

[@ultimatehandyman]

The screws are normally supplied with the GripIt's Thanks for the comment

[@MetalGigs94]

Will these be okay to use on a 55 inch, 35kg panasonic tv, to have against a plasterboard wall thats gotta thin layer of depth

[@ultimatehandyman]

I would only rely on plasterboard fixings, if there is no other viable option. Fixing heavy items to plasterboard- kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ3dqIxta7Rjmpo&t If there is a solid wall behind, these are good- kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ65mKFnbrmkgpI&pp

[@Hermiel]

At what weight did it fail? All the video links at the end cover the captions.

[@ultimatehandyman]

They failed at 222LBS I'll try and edit the end screen then people can see the writing ;-) I tested out several plasterboard fixings here, some of which were much better at holding more weight- kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3Snqqacg82rlac Thanks for the comment

[@stevewright789]

Just a quick question: how do you determine what size/type of screw/ bolt to use? If the centre hole is just a round smooth bore what holds the screw/bolt tight and fixed???

[@ultimatehandyman]

The fixings are supplied with the correct screws/bolts when you buy them.

[@riverrat_uk]

what about if was move more towards the edge of the wood? as that is on the back :)

[@ultimatehandyman]

It's always best to check for a stud and if there is one there fix to that, rather than using fixings- kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ3dqIxta7Rjmpo Thanks for the comment

[@riverrat_uk]

thanks :)

[@Penn1969]

Can I use these fixings to fix a motorised TV bracket to my plasterboard? The TV will be around 50 inches and the bracket is quite beefy as well.

[@ultimatehandyman]

No, I'd definitely find the studs- kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ3dqIxta7Rjmpo

[@Giove83]

Penn Wooding I would use different studs at your local hardware shop they will have plenty and it tells you the weight they can hold too.

[@lazylad9064]

Have you used these on site/home and are they reliable.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, I used them to hang a cabinet at the girlfriends mothers flat, they worked really well. This video is quite interesting though- kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3Snqqacg82rlac

[@dhbk0]

Good fixings but would like to see the same test using some of the most common drywall fixings as a comparison. Great vid m8 keep up the good work.

[@ultimatehandyman]

+dhbk0 That will be online in the next few weeks ;-)

[@littlenemo14]

Just what I’m looking for. Thanks for the video.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm glad the video helps Thanks for the comment

[@jakmiddleton29]

I've just moved Into a new build house do I need to know how thick the plasterboard is?

[@ultimatehandyman]

No, you don't need to know the thickness, these will work on any thickness of plasterboard up to 15mm thick.

[@jakmiddleton29]

Thanks dude

[@razvanlp]

Ultimate Handyman well, what if walls were double boarded?

[@ultimatehandyman]

I've never seen double boarded walls (only ceilings, to meet fire regulations). In that case I would use another fixing such as a snap toggle etc. Thanks for the comments

[@razvanlp]

Ultimate Handyman you will find double boarded walls (sometimes triple, but rarely) mostly in new buildings. especially on metsec, parti-walls and external walls. cheers

[@michaltheb]

Hey, I am planning on using these for mounting a (curtain) rail on th ceiling. Would you say this is feasible using these fixings or would you suggest something else? It is plaster board I have ceiling made from and the joists are too far apart for me to use them instead. Thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'd use snap toggles, sometimes called zip fix fixings- kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnKshqiYocqhg9k&t kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqPCfqadoL2meKM&t They are by far the easiest plasterboard fixing to use and should distribute the weight better than the Gripit. Any fixing used on a ceiling, will not be as effective as a fixing used on a wall, as the pull-out forces are different.

[@iantheinventor]

Interesting to see 4 blue 90 kg fixings failed with 101kg weight, wonder what weight a single bracket would hold.

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Ian TheInventor Not sure, but using a bracket puts more pull out strain on the material due to the cantilever effect. I have just been sent some of the plaster board fixings that you told me about "Gee fix" and did a similar test with those.

[@mrman17]

Not seen before, either, but they look good. Could be good for hanging kitchen wall cabinets to plasterboard walls.

[@ultimatehandyman]

+mrman17 Yes, they would be good for that. Thanks for the comment

[@Bladerunner67]

Would these support more weight on an MDF partition, I'm guessing they wouldn't pull through, but what weight would they support? Do they degrade overtime? I'm looking at hanging 70Kgs including bracket on 4-6 fixings. It's for commercial AV kit so it can't ever fall off.

[@paulhatcher1490]

Interesting video. The latest fixings come with plastic wings. These fail on loads of no more than 15kg. So try and use the older versions with the metal wings.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'll look out for those! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@Mikeyp1054]

hi.iwant to install a wall bracket for my lcd tv which weighs around 13kg apparently(48 inch tv).the bracket will be a tilt and pull out one.will these be ok for the weight as im not keen to use normal plasterboard plugs and i dont have a stud detector to locate the studs in the wall.the building is only 9 1/2 years old,any ideas?thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Michael pound The problem is with brackets like that is that they increase the load as they are extended away from the wall. I would try and find the studs and get at least a couple of screws into the studs. You don't need a stud detector a Neodymium magnet will work- kzbin.info/www/bejne/fma4YaaCgN59gNk This video shows the weight some plasterboard fixings can take- but a stud is preferred - kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3Snqqacg82rlac

[@Mikeyp1054]

ok thank you for replying.the bracket wont be used to swivel out hardly atall but purely for a better viewing angle slightly due to the shape of my living room

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Michael pound That should not put as much stress on the fixings then. Thanks for the comments ;-)

[@fabiomilheiro]

Nice video! It seems to me that this video was supposed to test the strength of gripit fixings but it seems to me that we could only determine the strength of the plasterboard. Can you confirm that it was the plasterboard that broke and not the fixings please? Thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

That's correct, the fixings never fail it is always the plasterboard.This video compares several different types- kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3Snqqacg82rlac

[@aminulhussain2751]

You should show us the Dim Mak!

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm afraid only Count Dante can do that 😂

[@cassiehassan]

Would you recommend to use these to fix a light weight TV with a cantilever arm? TV is about 4kg

[@ultimatehandyman]

You could do, but it's best if you can find the studs- kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ3dqIxta7Rjmpo

[@cassiehassan]

Ultimate Handyman many thanks for the reply, unfortunately they are no studs

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome. I tested out some plasterboard fixings to see what weight they could hold in 1/2 plasterboard here- kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3Snqqacg82rlac

[@brotheraliali5166]

Well done ✅👍🏽 mate

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bengaajayi5485]

That what I call review. No BS. Nice one.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment

[@Runnerbeanz14]

Nearly 100,000 subscribers should be a million! Great vid as always

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Mark Weston Thanks Mark, I doubt if I'll ever see the channel hit a million subs unless I live to be 100 LOL Thanks for the comment

[@SteS]

I think the alignment of the gripit is wrong. Plus why not use washers?

[@650GSF]

just bought some for a job at work, looks like they will do the job nicely :-)

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Garry G Yes they should work fine ;-)Thanks for the comment

[@lehiboo]

Around 100kg before it breaks ... it's impressive !

[@ultimatehandyman]

👍

[@lcook0825]

Great video.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment

[@rangerbravo]

Congrats on almost 100k subs. I chat you up to anyone who likes home improvement projects. Keep it up!

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Rick Bechill Thanks Rick, much appreciated ;-)

[@GrahamSmart]

I always worry about the weight when putting things like shelves or cupboards up. Knowing i can place most of my house on the shelf is reassuring and that a few tins of food and some plates wont take my wall down :)

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@pascaldegoa]

My plaster board got damp in the kitchen... 😢

[@ultimatehandyman]

😱

[@Justtellmetheanswer6910]

These used to be the best thing ever. They have changed their design and are now plastic. I have the old ones at home and new plastic ones. The plastic ones failed the old ones still hold up my projector screen.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Blimey, I did not know that 😱

[@canningpark]

Another Good and honest video thanks for sharing:)

[@ultimatehandyman]

+tose22 tose22 You are welcome. Thanks for the comment

[@rehanjj]

Great video but ultimately the plasterboard itself will always be a weak link. Looks like the board failed before the fixing.

[@ultimatehandyman]

+rj1423ah Of course, the fixing should never fail as most of them are made in parts from steel. But different fixings spread the load differently over the plasterboard- some better than others. Thanks for the comment

[@43bikeguy]

my concern is if you make a mistake fitting them. You can't just drill a hole slightly higher or lower.

[@ultimatehandyman]

+43bikeguy That's correct, the holes have to absolutely spot on.Thanks for the comment

[@digital4282]

Wow, I thought there would be more warning before it failed :)

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Telvana It did creak a bit ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@digital4282]

I didn't catch that, I'm on my laptop :) From what I saw it just let go, lol.

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Telvana I don't think the camera microphone picked it up, but I could hear it as I was much closer to the action. The camera was a fair distance away, but zoomed in on the action ;-)

[@Mr.M1STER]

Telvana Well does it matter? If something is rated to hold 90kg and you put 101kg on it then you should not be surprised it if fails.

[@Deadmau5l]

Mr.Mister the majority of homes don't have 100% dry plasterboard neither even a small amount of damp around the area of the bracket and it could fail as little as 20kg of weight

[@andywalwyn]

The first thing that struck me is that if you drill a hole in the wrong place or change your mind when you step back and look at it you have a big hole to fix instead of wiping a bit of filler into a screwhole or just leaving it behind whatever you are fixing there.

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Andy Walwyn Yes, you have to get the holes in the right place but even filling a hole that size is not difficult to be honest. Measure twice drill once is probably the best motto ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@madnlooney]

i thought you reviewed these before?

[@ultimatehandyman]

+madnlooney No, but I did show them briefly in this video- kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3qoimZ7acuces0 Thanks for the comment

[@tparker18]

Oddly satisfying watching that play in slow mo

[@ultimatehandyman]

+TParker18 LOL, thanks for the comment

[@paulbarrow2353]

Great idea but the problem is that most new homes have dot and dab plasterboard so if you come across a dab it won't work it's utterly useless.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You can get an undercutting tool for that purpose, but fixing to the plasterboard on a dot and dab wall is not a good idea. It's always best to fix to the wall behind- Rigifix- kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpK8l6ZpoddkoKs&t Corefix- kzbin.info/www/bejne/bamvmXyGpLRonbM&t

[@CantE8tCheese]

These would work great with insulated plasterboard. So long you don't drill through the foam.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment

[@LukaMo_IDK]

Helpful, thanks :-)

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MegaMetinMetin]

The stainless steel frame looked good

[@ultimatehandyman]

+MegaMetinMetin Yes I made them as ladder brackets from some scrap stainless, but never got around to fitting them (yet)

[@terry987654]

the only problem with these is if you later take the shelf down you are left with big holes in the wall. but very good strenth wise though.

[@ultimatehandyman]

+terry987654 Absolutely, but the holes are not that difficult to fix- I'll try and cover this in a future video ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@gturbitt]

Why not just use METAL HEAVY DUTY PLASTERBOARD CAVITY WALL ANCHORS you don't need anywhere near the size of hole so much easier to patch if you need to, also much cheaper and much less hassle to fit.... cant really think of any building trade that would go out their way to use those fixings.

[@ultimatehandyman]

+pork pie You could do, I just like showing people what's available ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@chrisjw37]

+pork pie less surface area on those METAL HEAVY DUTY PLASTERBOARD CAVITY WALL ANCHORS and they exert a cantilever effect. They pull out with surprisingly little weight on them. Good, but only lightweight. I have tested them on a job, they would never handle 90kg. The Gripits are in line with the plasterboard so the weight is down the interior length of the board.

[@yessroman]

If one Blue one is rated at 90kg then 4 should be about 360kg or I can’t count.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Most of the manufacturers make spurious claims, which is why I go to the trouble of doing tests like this- kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3Snqqacg82rlac

[@adrianoxenham362]

Blue actually holds 113kg according to Gripit

[@ultimatehandyman]

I guess it depends how they are tested. I installed a 30kg tv a few days back and I would not have trusted any fixings to hold that to the wall! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@adrianoxenham362]

@@ultimatehandyman I agree, they say the ultimate holding capacity on a perfect day, perfect conditions (like most companies). Thank you for the demonstration. Confirmed what I thought.

[@linaaboudheir3878]

Brilliant

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks 🙏

[@Giove83]

Good video but you made one mistake pal the grips have to be put in with the little notches facing the UK top it's so those metal things at the back come out a certain way

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are right, it does say that on their website but I'm sure it never said that on the packet that the fixings came in, or I would have ensured they were inserted as described. Thanks for the comment

[@Giove83]

Ultimate Handyman to be honest I can't see it being a problem ether looking at how they work they should be fine turning them anyway. Cheers

[@Deadmau5l]

damp plasterboard will cause the clip to fail at around 35kg.... is very good design but for someone who doesn't understand damp ect it could be a lethal buy

[@MegaMetinMetin]

100k soon!

[@ultimatehandyman]

+MegaMetinMetin Absolutely ;-)Thanks for the comment

[@MegaMetinMetin]

+Ultimate Handyman hi! Opinion on teng tools? :) thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

+MegaMetinMetin They are a good make. Myself and plenty of guys use them on site ;-)

[@MegaMetinMetin]

+Ultimate Handyman thanks for the intel

[@jameshopkins298]

Once again, we have clear proof that it doesn’t matter how much weight that plasterboard fixings claim to be able to hold... because it’s only really the strength of the plasterboard that you’re relying on! The lesson is, and has always been: If you need to fix anything substantial to a hollow wall, fix to the studs or cut out the plasterboard and fix timber noggins at the fixing points!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Absolutely spot on, that is why I made this video a few years back as all manufacturers claim to have the strongest plasterboard fixing- kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3Snqqacg82rlac Thanks for the comment

[@Bane80]

Thanks for the video. Pretty new to all this DIY malarkey. I have just taken a towel rail out of my bathroom. Kids pressing down on it has started to pull away and those cavity fixings are shocking anyway. Could I use the preexisting holes with the grip its or is it best to reposition somewhere else?

[@ultimatehandyman]

As long as the plasterboard is not damaged, you can enlarge the hole and use these. Thanks for the comment

[@gileslaycock-brown7603]

I'd have expected at least 180Kg as you were using 2x fixings at the top with the bottom 2 purely providing additional support and a few extra Kg of load capacity. Leverage is the enemy here. I'm convinced the stated weight the manufacturer claims would be from a direct load on one mount as close to the plasterboard as possible.

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Giles Laycock-Brown The stated manufacturers weight capacity would be a straight down force as close as possible to the wall, once you start using brackets they increase the leverage as you have pointed out. In reality nobody in their right mind would try fixing something so heavy to plasterboard unless they found at least one stud. Thanks for the comment

[@gileslaycock-brown7603]

+Ultimate Handyman thanks for the reply. Any chance of a video using a crappy floating shelf with a spread load front to back? Also one with something realistically heavy suck as a bookshelf with books. As we all know paper weighs a lot more than an ornament.Have you found quality of plasterboard makes any difference?

[@Prophet_Google]

😂 👕👍 *Looks like Gripit Fixings going down!* 🏃💨 👖

[@DiffEQ]

The flaw is that the diameter allows for increased shear strength in the drywall, but the small wings that actually hold it to the wall do not have enough surface area to prevent the tensile failure you experiences at 222 lbs. Horrible design and way too bulky when smaller, less complicated anchors are available that have far greater tensile strength.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment

[@6977warrior1]

Gripits use too big a hole and are junk compared to other anchors.The winglets are too tiny for real holding power.

[@shortyian1]

Good recommendation eh? 😁👍🏻

[@ultimatehandyman]

+shortyian Yep, I did mention you in the first comment on this video ;-) Thanks for the recommendation.

[@shortyian1]

+Ultimate Handyman yeah i seen that, thanks 😊 No problem, glad you like them! Thought these were a cracking idea when i originally seen them on dragons den!

[@ultimatehandyman]

+shortyian Yes, these are very handy in some situations ;-) Thanks for the recommendation and the comments

[@RichardB950]

Deborah Meaden will be happy with you!

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Richard Bell Deborah is wonderful, I used to watch Dragons' Den all the time but missed the episode when these were pitched. Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@scottmclean6301]

To be honest that's impressive. 90 kilograms per fixing or even if it's per 2. Iv heard from another KZbinr they weren't that impressive. I only need to mount TV brackets so these should be perfect Only thing is the plaster in most videos is just plain in painted ect. I'm fixing to plaster that looks really crumbly.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You might find this useful- kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3Snqqacg82rlac Are you sure your "plaster" is not lath and plaster, as that is normally crumbly?

[@scottmclean6301]

@@ultimatehandyman no idea what that is

[@ultimatehandyman]

It is often found in older properties, they used to nail pieces of wood (laths) to the studs, then plaster over the laths. You can see some pictures of it here- www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/how-to/plastering/lath-plaster