How to Fix into Dot & Dab/ Dry Lined Walls

[@freetipuk]

Every time I come across a diy problem in my house.... Charlie has a video for it !

[@CharlieDIYte]

Yey, that's what I want to hear!! These wall plugs are excellent, I've got to say. Thanks so much for the comment 👍

[@TheBiglid]

I bought a box of these from Amazon after watching this video and I’m really impressed with them. I hesitated because of the price, which was £19.50 for 24 fixings, but figured that if they worked it would be a one-off cost. I am an extreme novice when it comes to even the most basic DIY but these were simple to use and they work brilliantly. Highly recommended.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Really glad to hear it - thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@MetexOnline]

Hi there and really glad you like our fixings, please spread the word to friends and family

[@jmbaxter81]

I used these fixings to hang kitchen cabinets on dot and dab walls with brickwork behind the void. They are SOLID. I reckon the house would fall down before the cabinets make the plasterboard bow! Great channel, I really like the style of your videos 👌

[@MetexOnline]

Thanks Johnathan and we're delighted to get such positive feedback on our Corefix product

[@MJ-ce6tv]

I’m hanging a 1400mm wide T22 radiator for a customer tomorrow. It’s on a dot and dab wall, so I bought a box of these. Have to say, I’m quite excited about using them! Great video. Thanks.

[@philr199]

I've watched a few of your videos now and I always find them to be super helpful and clear. Thank you for what you do, it's helped me with a few projects in my flat that I am completely renovating! Thanks!!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Phil, I really appreciate that and I'm chuffed you find my vids useful. 👊🙏

[@philr199]

​ @Charlie DIYte I've used these to install a bathroom cabinet which, after installing I had to take down again. On putting it back up, one of the screw's is just spinning and isn't securing the cabinet in place. Do you have any ideas on how to fix that?

[@philr199]

I managed to get this problem sorted for anyone else who's had the same issue. I put a couple of cocktail sticks inside the wall plug itself. I'm guessing the cocktail sticks have helped to bridge the gap between the screw and the wall plug. It's now rock solid! Thanks to Charlie for all his help!

[@MarcGray1990]

Update on my previous comment.... bought two boxes of 24 of these off amazon as I needed to hang new wall cupboards in my new kitchen extension. Lightweight blocks on inner skin with dabbed plasterboard. Ok I could have used their “corefix air” variety but these were just superb into my walls... probably gone way overkill by using a bead of “sticks like” down the back of the wall cupboards as an extra measure but they ain’t going nowhere anytime soon! Finally a solid fixing developed by a company!

[@stuartmcrae1647]

Hi Charlie. Just want to say a big thanks for unloading such a clear and useful video on the Corefix fixings. Our house was built with dot and dab walls and I have just hung a radiator using these fixings as it had pulled from the original ones used during the original build. Corefix is definitely up to the job!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Great to hear it Stuart. It's an awesome fixing, isn't it, and perfect for jobs like that!

[@michaelleek2036]

I bought these today and now have my TV hanging on a cantilever bracket. Can't thank you enough for the information in this video. Really appreciate it. Thank you!!

[@jamesgillre]

Thanks Charlie. I had this problem for my curtain pole on plasterboard with close brickwork behind. This was definitely the solution for me.

[@DeltaRana4]

Bought the Corefix Air fixings as a result of your video to fix a television to a bedroom wall. They were easy to install and the tv fittings feel very secure. I am very grateful for your video and will use these fixings from now on when considering mounting anything of weight to this type of walling.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Really glad to hear they worked well - thanks for letting me know 👍🏻

[@blabber2]

I swear this could be the best channel on youtube...oddly hypnotic to watch and great attention to detail on all the jobs you do,im even starting to view videos of jobs ill never do lol

[@chrissmith4365]

Hello Charlie I have just subscribed to your channel after watching this video on corefix a very through demonstration on this product I bought this product for the first time today 04/11/23 from Screwfix as I want to hang a television on the wall so this is dot and dab plasterboard fixing I have bought 100mm fixing for hanging a television I think this is the best fixing I can get my hands on I am but no means a DIY person but this is something I have wanted to do for ages I have chosen this design because it will get into the thermalites behind the plasterboard as you stated in another video if you want to hang something heavy on a wall like plasterboard you need to get into the wall itself and I think this is the best fixing for that good video nice to see what is going on behind the plasterboard I really am not a DIY person but I now feel more confident with this fixing

[@paulturner3086]

Used the corefix fixings to hang a 48kg radiator Worked great solid fixings

[@jasonjudge3324]

Got a room with thick Victorian plaster, then a layer of soft insulation (mineral fibre tiles bonded to the walls), followed by a plaster skim. That makes the walls pretty fragile. Tried out Corefix on your recommendation to put up some heavy shelves, and it is brilliant. Absolutely no pressure on the thin skim, no cracks, rock solid shelves. Thank you for your honest, practical and informative reviews.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Cheers Jason! Thanks for taking the time to comment - it makes a massive difference in terms of keeping me motivated!! Yes, they're awesome, aren't they! I introduced our fitter who helps me with the curtain installs to Corefix and he's never looked back since.

[@lewisbracken3781]

This is the problem I'm having but putting up curtain brackets instead would you recommend these fittings ??

[@acreativegentlelife4035]

I very rarely comment on videos but I feel so annoyed on your behalf Charlie as I am new to your channel after looking up how to fix into plasterboard walls and now I'm considering buying this product. I would not know it existed if it had not been for you, this company is going to get sales because of you so they should be paying you, I have seen videos from other KZbinrs giving advice about how to negotiate and not be taken advantage of by these companies, so it may be worth your while checking them out?! Your videos are excellent and your demonstrations so clear and easy to follow for a newbie like me in my first house, it makes me sad that you are not being fairly paid for bringing these products to people's attention. Thank you for all that you are teaching me:)

[@rainsburysb]

Thanks for this. We just moved form a 1970's house t a new build so had never had to work with dot and dab plaster board before. You are right these fixings worked really well when screwing to the outside wall, but when I tried to use them to an interior block wall, the screw is not doing up completely tight. The original ones were for heavy curtain poles, and I was working above my head but I couldn't turn them any harder, these problem ones are at shoulder height so I was able to get more purchase, but there is definitely less resistance. I would love to know why this could be so if anybody has a clue or what I can do to fix it that would be great, but thanks again, your videos are to the point, easy to understand and I have learnt so much from them.

[@CharlieDIYte]

I think the problem is the thermalite or similar soft brick. It's not providing the appropriate compression for the screw. Have you tried Rigifix fixings. Similar idea to Corefix but slightly different design. I haven't tried them as yet but they might give you a tighter fix. Failing that, did you experiment with a slightly smaller diameter drill? This is always tricky as if the brick is half decent it won't let you hammer in anything other than the right diameter plug. If the brickwork is very soft though it might work. You could also pipe some epoxy resin into the hole before you push the fixing in, and wait for it to set before fastening the screw in.

[@rainsburysb]

​@@CharlieDIYte Hi Charlie, thanks for the reply and I agree about the different density blocks. I haven't tried anything else yet as I don't have enough room to re-drill the holes and what ever I do next might be my last shot, but I agree about the resin and will buy a tube next time I go to Screwfix. Talking of whom, they are out of stock of Corefix 100mm fittings just about everywhere in the south midlands. BTW I bought a Rawlplug Anchor fixing setting tool on your advice and its the best £12 I have spent for years. Drill the hole, put the anchor in the tool, push it in hole, pull the trigger 5 times and perfect fitting every time. Have a good 2022, I wish I have found your videos a few years ago when I was getting our last house ready for sale!

[@rainsburysb]

​@@CharlieDIYte I bought the Rigifix, but they are shorter than the corefix so I was concerned that they would go too far back, and not leave enough "meat" for the screw to dig in. I don't have enough wiggle room to move the fixings more than a cm so I went for the resin option. The screws are much tighter now, however I reckon I could still turn them manually if I tried. I am using these to hold up spur shelving which means the screws are not going in as far as all the others, I tried a 120 but that was still proud. If I was starting over I think I would be tempted to use a 120 and recess the plug into the wall, and just leave the steel sleeve up to wall level. If the shelves come down I will let you know, assuming I can get wifi from the shed which is where I would be sleeping if that happens.

[@talkingbeers]

Even without plasterboard gap or dab type environments - these are awesomely strong fixings for weak thermoblock substrata. I just fitting suspended shelving in my garage using these into thermoblock and coach bolts into the ceiling joists - super impressed

[@Chrisnorton14]

Brilliant videos and advice. I am a complete DIY numpty, seriously useless and generally get very stressed. However these fixings videos into plasterboard have been amazing and I feel more confident now in the jobs Ihave to do.

[@CharlieDIYte]

So glad to hear that Chris. Keep up the good work. 👌👊

[@Gattsu1986]

Man you've really just solved my issue that I've had for a few weeks now for my bike mount where I have a plasterboard then a void followed by brick! Thanks dude! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@CharlieDIYte]

These are great. They'll totally sort that problem. 👍🏻

[@clivebrooker1]

Brilliant fixings, I've been drilling a hole through the plaster board, filling with Gripfill (other gap filling adhesives are available ;-)), coming back when dry and re-drilling through the Gripfill into the substrate and plugging through - my theory being the Gripfill will not compress and will be strong enough to support the fixing. Seems to work but it's a time consuming 2 stage process and I normally do it over 2 days. Just ordered some of these fixings from Amazon. Thanks Charlie.

[@iwantagoodnameplease]

I saw another video on "Proper DIY"'s channel that said the same thing. Although he used Diall's Interior Powder Filler because the stuff like Gripfill requires air / evaporation to cure, which takes ages in the void, whereas the powder stuff is a chemical reaction between the powder and water and so it'll happily set even in a sealed environment. The cons of this approach are you need to squeeze in the mixture yourself by getting an empty caulk cartridge somehow.

[@MyOutdoorVideos]

Your videos should be a must watch for all college students learning building work.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks buddy. I'm doing a plaster board fixing update in November 👍

[@johnriggs4929]

Really good demonstration of a long needed solution to hanging heavy objects on dot and dab -thanks. Hanging kitchen wall units on dot and dab is ten times easier with these - and as you've fixed to Celcon blocks and still got a good hold, that's a recommendation in itself, because they're notoriously soft, and even ordinary wall plugs will spin without gripping often.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks John. I think all plugs are problematic in soft thermalite style bricks but the steel core helps. The other option for belt and braces is frame fixings as the Corefix is sometimes not long enough. It's fine for standard dot and dab walls though.

[@richardowen2159]

Just the job. Thanks for this,I have to hang quite a heavy cabinet in our bathroom,have done it ...seems secure,but will remount with these. Price is worth peace of mind.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Richard just take a quick look at this too kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJXYaoV_mZygb5I Yes definitely Corefix or Rigifix if you have wall close behind the Plasterboard. If not, Geefix is the strongest option.

[@studogskoff5034]

I can vouch for these fixings, I've hung some big televisions to dot and dab walls with these. Very strong fixings.

[@CharlieDIYte]

They're awesome, aren't they! 👍🏻

[@PietroShitzberg]

I just used 6 x M6 Rigifix fixings to fit a TV into an alcove that is attached to a bracket that stands over 300mm and then turns approx 60 degrees into the room. The TV is 47” and once it’s out and angled towards the two seater sofa it’s a long way at its farthest point from the wall. I think they take up 140kg per anchor so that’s 840kg of weight bearing. I did look at these but the construction of the Rigifix to me looked a lot more solid. I intend to use them again for a large picture I’m putting up, Im not put off by what you’ve used here though they look like a good product too but I think the Rigifix pip them to first place.

[@Singh.RichyRich]

Charlie you are doing amazing job by doing these videos. I personally have been following your channel for quite sometime now. I have learnt a lot from your videos. It’s quite sad to see such companies who do not pay you for demonstrating their products. They should realise that their product is being watched globally. I am in Melbourne so you know it really is hitting the globe mate. This product is absolutely brilliant if shown by a well experienced and knowledgeable person like you otherwise it’s just an another product sitting on shelves. Hopefully you get looked after in future. Keep up the good work Charlie. 😊👍👌🔨🔩

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Richy. Wow - all the way from Melbourne. Chuffed about that, not to mention jealous of you living over in Oz! I really appreciate your support, mate, and I'm glad you've found my videos useful! It's fine (though I appreciate your concern). I think you have to have quite a massive subscriber base before they start paying. Either that, or I'm missing a trick 😦 Thanks again and hopefully catch up again soon. Got plenty of videos in the pipeline!

[@Buddy-po4hv]

@@CharlieDIYte plus 1 to you Charlie, from Saudi Arabia

[@CharlieDIYte]

@@Buddy-po4hv Wow! I'm humbled you're watching my videos all the way out there - and massive thanks for the sub!!

[@shovelheadseven]

I, was thinking the same thing. I am in Los Angeles so the global impact is relevant. Demonstration by a competent person active in the trade these products apply is what convinced me to consider purchasing this product. It really is a valuable way to promote their product and increase their revenue. Seems only fair to consider the percent of value and break off a piece to those responsible for monetary gain.

[@NikNakGB]

Thanks Charlie, really good to know, I've moved into a house full of dot & dab walls. My garage is made of the same blocks as yours & incase you've not discovered them yet, Tillex TIL390001 rawl plugs work really well. I know you can screw directly into the brick but if you wanna fix an electrical socket or something else that might work loose then these plugs work great. You probably already know about them but maybe it helps someone else reading here.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks, that's a great recommendation. For the dot and dab Rigifix are also meant to be good. A competitor to Corefix but I haven't tried them. 👍

[@Mister_H]

Charlie you have another subscriber. I can’t tell you how much your fixing videos have helped me. I have recently moved into a new build house with partition walls and didn’t know where to start with fixing heavy items. Thanks to your videos I have successfully fitted two heavy bathroom cabinets. I agreed about the butter like block walls too so this video is another huge help so thank you again 😀

[@CharlieDIYte]

Mr H, can't thank you enough for subscribing! It's very humbling to receive comments like yours, and is TOTALLY the reason why I keep doing this. So massive thanks, and good luck with the rest of your DIY! Drop me a line any time if you need any advice, but you may need to give me a kick, as there's quite a lot of traffic through all the social media these days, and I tend to miss messages! Thanks again!!

[@mikes6844]

Thanks Charlie, plumbers seem to be using these quite a lot as apposed to Rawbolts for hanging boilers to the wall. I bought some for my lads shop but the walls are so old and crumbling they didn’t work NOT the fault of the fixing. Having used them elsewhere I confirm they are pretty good for their intended purpose and very strong. Great vid. Regards Mike

[@steve.-007]

I just fitted a handrail on a dob and dab wall,I used 8mm x60 wall plugs with some Sticks like s**t grab adhesive squirted in the hole.it sets in 15mins. Then i hammered red wall plugs into them with a bit of superglue. Handrail is now super solid😊👍👍

[@CharlieDIYte]

Good work Steve. I'm never sure about hammering reds into an existing plug (because of the chance they could pull out, not having great traction against the plug) but by adding super glue you're dealing with my concern 👍

[@kevinski1966]

Hello Charlie thanks to this video I found the solution to hanging a heavy -ish double panel radiator in the bedroom on a dot and dab wall. saved me after hours of frustration.

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome. Yes they're great for that 👏👌

[@kevinski1966]

@@CharlieDIYte Thanks again .Such helpful content.

[@MackDaddiSRK]

Great video Charlie. Looks like a good product but I've a suggestion for you that's cheaper, faster, and simpler. Use an 8mm bit. Drill in till you hit brick and get your depth, then go in another 40-50mm or so into the brick. Bang an 8mm express nail of the appropriate length (around 70mm depending on the depth of the cavity) through the hole tight in to the brick, till its flush with the surface of the plasterboard and grabbing about 30mm of the masonry, then stick an ordinary 6mm red rawl plug into the hole in the centre of the express nail, & fix your bracket or whatever into the rawl plug with the appropriate screw fixing. Rock solid fixing and the brick and express nail bears all the weight without pulling on the plasterboard. Once the rawl plug expands in the express nail from the outward pressure caused by the screw threads going into it, it's going nowhere.

[@parminderdhillon8239]

Brilliant video! Had quite a bit of anxiety on how to hang my guitar wall mount on our dot and dab wall but this has answered any questions I had and settled any worries! Great work 👍

[@31ETV]

I used these bad boys for fixing a heavy fireplace and a tv above it on dot and dab. I’m a complete beginner and borrowed a powerful drill for the brick drilling but managed to get the job done and both appliances are totally stable.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Glad to hear it Rick. They're awesome aren't they 👍

[@andyandrion9705]

Exactly what I have been looking for to hang very heavy mirror a similarly constructed wall where I can't hit a stud. Good video. Just ordered a 4 pack.

[@monkeyboy8424]

Excellent demonstration video. Thanks. I will definitely use this fixing for my radiators.

[@markhowden176]

I'm also a professional curtain and blind fitter and I'm also endorsing this product. It does give an amazing fixing although (as someone else mentioned) the lip does make whatever you are attaching stand a mm or 2 proud.

[@stanimir4197]

why don't you countersink the hole, i.e. make it a mm deep into the plaster board?

[@shaunshan6258]

Dude you should be getting paid from these products! Super helpful tutorial - thanks for teaching me how

[@nap.time.nature]

Love the video! I need to hang an oak mantel beam to an 18mm thick MDF media wall. What are the best heavy duty fixings for this? The same as with plasterboard or something different entirely? Unfortunately, the timber frame behind the mdf doesn't line up to where the beam needs to be hung. Thanks so much!

[@cianmcelhone5657]

really clear video, I wonder would those fixings work on plasterboard on an Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) wall?

[@CharlieDIYte]

No, they wouldn't be long enough. They're only really suitable for DIY and dab applications.

[@markrowland5393]

Thanks for this great video. I had this problem when fixing a handrail. I caused the plasterboard to bow in. I had to remove the handrail and fixing and pull the plasterboard out. Then somehow I managed to get some Pollyfilla in the gap between the plasterboard and the bricks. Once the Pollyfilla was completely hard, I was able to put in plugs and re-attach the handrail with some long screws. The whole thing was a massive pain and I wish I had known about this Corefix product.

[@stevesstuff552]

This is timely for me. I’ll be putting up some boarding using dab and dot against a stone wall and will need to mount various bathroom fittings against it. Thank you for sharing.

[@MarcGray1990]

I need to get me some of these... seen them about and would come in handy when I’m fixing to god awful old plasterboard dabbed onto masonry with plaster as the properties I look after are around 45 years old and build like Lego houses haha! Nice honest review video👍

[@MarkAShaw64]

Another solution which is what I do, is to squirt a generous amount of expanding foam into the hole, let it cure which adequately supports the plaster board and then use a plug into the solid wall and a long screw. The same as you first demonstrated - but with foam. Admittedly this isn’t quick because of the time for the foam to cure, but the plasterboard doesn’t deform and it’s cheap requiring no expensive fittings. Anyway just a thought. 😊

[@MetexOnline]

Hi there and yes there are many 'work arounds' as you mention but none of these are as quick and easy to use as Corefix, give them a try we're pretty sure you won't be disappointed!

[@RichardOzanne]

Thanks for the video. I recently had to hang a TV on a similar studded wall with a 30mm cavity and block-work below. I used anchor bolts with a home-made sleeve to stop the plasterboard bending for that job and it worked a treat, but was very time consuming to do. This is a million times easier! I have just ordered a couple of boxes for a shelf-hanging DIY job the Mrs has been nagging me about for ages. Again it's on a stud wall with block below and the thought of making 30 sleeves myself (10 London shelf brackets in all) was putting me off doing the job.

[@CharlieDIYte]

You won't be disappointed Rick. Even the fitter who works a lot with me, who is pretty sceptical about anything he doesn't currently use was well impressed with these. Good luck - let me know how you get on.

[@RichardOzanne]

@@CharlieDIYte They worked really well (120mm "air" version) . There is a small amount of flex on the plasterboard as you mentioned but we're talking maybe 0.5 to 1mm. I popped one PB fixing and there's a tiny crack showing on a joint between 2 sheets but that's it. Easily remedied with a some filler and paint. 10 London brackets / 2 shelves put up very solidly on a wall that was previously unusable. I'd make a couple of improvements/fitting recommendation changes to the product though... 1. rather than having a stepped flange on the plug I'd make it countersunk so it could easily be made to sit flush with the surface rather than standing proud a couple of mm. Not a problem when the wall is going to be skimmed later but on a finished wall it would help, and 2. when installing the plugs and then inserting the sleeves, I found a couple of times where I'd drilled the holes a few mm too deep that when tapping in the sleeve, the plug would bounce slightly in the plasterboard and leave a mark. Might even crack the PB if you're a bit ham-fisted. I found that by inserting the sleeve into the plug before putting the plug in the wall this didn't happen and the final result was easier to get right. Overall I'm very impressed and they saved me a whole load of time and hassle. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@wayne83t89]

I’ve used these a few times to hang some really heavy shelves and think they are brilliant the shelves feel really solid and will never budge , I always have some of these to hand now. Thanks for the video

[@Adelrawas1]

thank you for the video. I bought the TV kit from corefix. However, two of the screws keep spinning and spinning and they never tighten. What does that mean?

[@proitsolution4955]

Hi - excellent video -a quick Qs what fixing is used to install curtains on insulated plasterboards? Thanks

[@CharlieDIYte]

Check out my most recent vid. There's a section near the end where I try a few products on insulated plasterboard kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJXYaoV_mZygb5I

[@TheSimonjhunt]

I have been searching for the best way to put up shelves in my “home office” with dot and dab pb! I am so impressed with not only this product (I will be ordering some) but I just had to click subscribe. Many thanks

[@Filmchippy]

Great idea, for years I've seen people do similar with an offcut of tubing around the screws cut to the depth of the void and board. All these ideas are great but always a touch too expensive. I fit a lot of kitchen wall units on dot n dab and these would cost quite a bit to do an average set of wall units. Id be interested to see what they're like in the flesh though, if they are really worth the extra cost.

[@leighlin007]

I have a setup similar to yours but instead of the 12mm plasterboard slab in your video I have a 50mm insulated slab, with a 25mm void to the concrete wall at the back. Will these screws do the job?

[@GrahamOrm]

I've done more of this than I've had hot dinners, never come across these fixings. They look good. Dot & dab walls usually only have a 10mm gap maximum between plasterboard and block so the way that you showed at the beginning usually works fine. If I used them I'd cut the head of the fixing off as it holds the bracket off the wall.

[@MetexOnline]

Thanks and we think so as the manufacturer!!, be great for you to give them a try when you can :)

[@Micawber1410]

Thank you!!! This is what I've been looking for! ☺️☺️

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome. It's a fantastic plug 👍

[@JermaineBrantley]

EXCELLENT video! Bought the product because of it. Exactly what I needed. What I'm hanging next is much heavier and dynamic (~12.5 Kg monitor on a wall mounted swing arm). The void is 30mm, plasterboard thickness is ~0.5 inches, so only 7-8mm of the metal collar will be in the masonry block (actually, just like in your video). Think it'll hold, or would buying metal collars, cut to 5.5-6cm for extra collar contact with block be safer? Thanks for the informative vids!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Jermaine! No you should be fine with that. The point of the collar is really just to bridge the void. It doesn't need to go into the masonry by any particular distance. The important thing when you're hanging something heavy is to ensure there is enough of the actual plug going into the masonry and as you'll have about 50mm projecting into the masonry - as per the plug's design - that should be fine.

[@JermaineBrantley]

Charlie DIYte Got it. Thanks again!

[@troughsofbowland]

I have dot and dab and a thermal block between ours and next door. Which Corefix is the best for this,. I am fitting a shelf. Thank you

[@Aepek]

Have an uncle who's a masonry & he's always told be that when affixing anything to brick etc..never want to attach the mounting hardware through the grout/cement, as it is weakest point & can cause cracking etc.... He's always told me to go through the brick, cinderblock, etc...itself, as lot more secure, & is that cracks still held in place by the outside cement. Unsure if just his preference, as not master masonry myself, but have always done what he said. What are your thoughts etc.... Cheers, A

[@CharlieDIYte]

He's absolutely right. We have a similar experience as in the day job we're fixing heavy stuff to walls all the time. You never want to rely on the cement render. If it's just been done, you might be ok, but if it's Victorian it will be crumbly so in all situations you want a wall plug that is long enough to go through the plaster and cement and into the brickwork behind.

[@TC_5670]

Thanks Charlie for the video, really clear, concise and easy to understand. I'm considering hanging a TV on a dry lined wall so the Corefix fittings seem ideal.

[@alandobson4347]

Hello, great video. I want to hang speakers on the wall. They have a small bracket at the back that hooks onto a fixing (like a protruding screw), something like a picture/mirror. The speakers are 4-5 kgs each. Will i be able to leave the screw protruding out a little bit to hang the speaker? That is if the screw fits into the small bracket. Any help appreciated. Thanks

[@CharlieDIYte]

If there's space behind the Plasterboard the Geefix might be your best option as you can self tap a smaller screw (ie one to fit that bracket) into any part of the wing that goes behind the plasterboard. Here's my most recent video on this kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJXYaoV_mZygb5I

[@alandobson4347]

@@CharlieDIYte Thank you. I've watched that video countless times over the last few days - its excellent!. If I don't have enough space behind the plaster board (the first thing I will check) would a smaller metal hollow wall anchor bolt work? Jus worried the screw needs to stick out a bit to hang the speaker. Thanks.

[@andrewcurry1597]

Rigifix are also great for dot n dab walls 👍🏼

[@chrissneller2340]

I’ve used them for putting up several large TVs and they are great.

[@jasonkennedy2045]

What an awesome video, thanks for taking the time!! Brilliant and honest. Cheers Jase 👍

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Jason. This update is the one you want to watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJXYaoV_mZygb5I 😉👍

[@jasonkennedy2045]

@@CharlieDIYte thanks mate, watched the other one and it’s brilliant. Exactly what I needed. Thanks and happy new year 👍

[@maheshchauhan9290]

This was a really helpful video for me as I wanted a belt and braces fix to some elements board. Many thanks 🙏

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Mahesh. Really glad you found it useful. 🙏

[@danevans44]

Great video and great product, Couldn't be happier with my wall mounted TV cabinet fixed with these!

[@tonylee-delisle7954]

Hi Charlie, I Tried these after watching this video but found that I have very soft blocks behind the plaster. The screws provided did not hold. I even tried drilling small holes to see if the drill was making the hole too big. Nothing appeared to work until I squirted gripfill into the hole first, discarded the metal core and used longer screws. It still wasn't great so I am seriously hoping my worktop will not fall off the wall :) (It is supported by a big batten on two sides and legs on the third and front)

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thermalite type block is very tricky to fix into. You might have to upgrade to a metal sleeve anchor that opens up creating compression in the block.

[@tonylee-delisle7954]

@@CharlieDIYte thanks for the advice. It appears to be holding for now but I will monitor for any movement

[@steveparsons2470]

Charlie, very informative, polite and educational!! Good work

[@vassy5447]

Charlie never fails. Thanks again. Needed some help in fixing heavy item on dot and dab wall. Boom. There is a video by Charlie to save. :)

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Vassy. The alternative to Corefix is Rigifix which are also meant to be good but I haven't done a video on them.

[@vassy5447]

@@CharlieDIYte Thanks Charlie ♡♡

[@vassy5447]

@@CharlieDIYte Hi Charlie. A polite video request please. Can you do a video on the different type of screws you have and their uses? As a new diyer that would be very useful. Thanks ♡♡

[@chapstar1985]

What fixing would you use for 50mm insulated plaster board that's been dot and dabbed to blockwork

[@CharlieDIYte]

One of these kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmOrqmR_nbZkbdUsi=YavkpI9VirvXKmbc

[@tdbsnr]

Nice vid, thanks. In this situation I would only use these for the highest loads, I use cut-off plugs (v cheap) to whatever length is needed (as long as poss), measured with a piece of wire, and they are flush with the board. In extremis, I will cut a small hole and push in as much pbd adhesive as I can, smooth it, & drill/fix the next day.

[@catalinmaxim]

Can I use this type of fixing for my 65 inch TV full motion wall bracket? (Wall its made of concrete and plasterboard, same as in this video) Thanks

[@Redsun67]

Nice one Charlie, this is exactly what im looking for to hang my TV. Super explanation. Thank you 👍🏼

[@CharlieDIYte]

Yes, it'll be great for that! Thanks for the comment!

[@ryanod1985]

Would this be stronger than the geefix charlie? Have a canterlever bracket for my 50inch tv and want to use the strongest fixings

[@gaz794]

Will these fixings work well on insulation plaster board (37.5mm total) fixed directly to the block internal wall (not dot and dab or on battons)?

[@jackfeatherstone7838]

Hi, would you recommend these to hang a tv on dot and dab plasterboard wall?

[@YahyaAlZein-t1o]

Hi Charlie, one question on these please, what’s the best way to remove from my dot and dab wall the corefix fitting completely without damaging my plasterboard or masonry block behind. Thanks in advance.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Two options. Try and pull it out with some long nosed pliers or a longer screw with the same diameter, gently inserted to biting point and then gently leveled out with a close hammer and a block of wood to protect the plasterboard.

[@jonnyrocket3659]

having worked in building for over 30 years, I have to say this is a great product - wish I'd invented it ! Having said that, for lighter requirements like lightly loaded shelves, I'll stick to frame fixings as they are much lower in price

[@CharlieDIYte]

Yes, I've used frame fixings a lot in this scenario too 👍🏻

[@BestUserNameUK]

Great fixings, which I use. My only (slight) gripe is the way they stand a little proud of the wall.

[@tilerman]

That was an issue i had when using these fixings but i simply used a multi tool and shaved fixing down level with the wall. Does not affect the peformance at all.

[@gregorydobson4307]

Just what ive been looking for to put a 1800 x600 double rad on dot & dab wall. 😊

[@shaunsheppard3936]

These look really good. It appears from the video that the any weight applied to the bracket doesn't really directly get passed to the plasterboard, but instead is supported by the fixing and it's collar, which are mounted into the wall, hence why the plasterboard doesn't give way when you apply pressure. I'll certainly be getting some of these to keep in the garage.

[@CharlieDIYte]

That's absolutely right. I was genuinely pulling down on that bracket at the end, with all my might!

[@johndaniells4440]

I've just used these to hang a 65" TV to a dot and dab wall. These are rock solid fixings. I was really impressed.

[@welshjim22]

@@johndaniells4440 100 or 120mm?

[@Dazzlar7]

I want to build an entertainment wall and to fix a couple of anchor boards to a dot and dab wall, would concrete screws be sufficient?

[@benbradbury3665]

I used the 120 mm ones to mount at a 55 inch tv on dot and dab. These where amazing....

[@dirtyyyd6908]

Did you use a cantilever tv bracket?

[@benbradbury3665]

Just a a cheap tv mount from Argos. Nothing special

[@welshjim22]

Great video, I have these bricks and fixing a tv bracket through dot and dab this week. Do you have any tips for drilling into these soft bricks and avoiding over sized holes please?

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks. Use a sharp masonry drill bit and try to keep it as still as you can. You could also pipe in some chemical anchor resin before pushing in the plug. Rigifix are another option you could use. Good luck with the install. 👍

[@dilligaf2386]

Can these fixings fix kitchen cupboard wall brackets or does the red raw plug head stick out to much. Great video

[@CharlieDIYte]

Yes, it would be good for that. I don't think you'd notice the head but you could always recess a bit using a spade bit before you drill the main hole.

[@stevej7875]

Great vid of a common problem especially fitting tv wall brackets, another excellent product I have used is RigiFix which are very similar and come in many lengths & diameters 👌

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Steve. I need to have a play with Rigifix. I like the fact they come in different levels too 👊

[@redchedzmcc]

Rigifix do a similar product with the metal collar. I used them to install a TV bracket onto a dot and dab wall. Have to say a brilliant product to over come the solution of cavity wall with a back insulated brick wall. Dry line pro do a product slightly similar but without the metal collar. They incorporate a self drill end where you screw into which has a strong thick collar. Again good product to over come the same problem.

[@hclandscapes]

I wish I used these when I was hanging my tv bracket. I used m8 coach screws into wall plugs , my tv has been up for a few years now but I’m not sure if I have damaged my plaster board from over tightening 🤔

[@paulparker2322]

Would you be confident using these to fix a shower screen to a dot & dabbed wall or would you suggest any other fixings? Thanks

[@CharlieDIYte]

Yes absolutely, so long as the screw heads/ diameter isn't too large for the screen. It depends how much weight is being exerted. My shower screen is siliconed to the tray (ie not going anywhere) so I actually used the plugs and screws that came with the screen - which I NEVER usually do.

[@paulparker2322]

@@CharlieDIYte you where absolutely right, I fixed my shower screen using these fixings last week and straight away I could tell that screen isn't going anywhere! Thanks Charlie!

[@richardking6066]

A squirt of expanding foam into the cavity can also work wonders?

[@CharlieDIYte]

Yes, good point, or better still some of that wall bolt resin. The problem with foam is that if there's a heavy cantilever force I guess it could rip the fixing through the foam, although admittedly this wouldn't happen very often.

[@YahyaAlZein-t1o]

Hi Charlie, firstly thank you so much for this great video, this was really helpful for me! I have a simple question please, is it okay to unscrew and rescrew this type of fixing if i wanted to remove the bracket and install it again please? many thanks

[@CharlieDIYte]

Yes that would be fine so long as you can get the fixing out 👍

[@YahyaAlZein-t1o]

Much appreciated for the prompt response 👍

[@charlesarnold4963]

A great demonstration and test. Now i know what a door & dab wall is. The product looks amazing.

[@grantcook5376]

Charles Arnold , actually you don’t,it’s a dot and dab wall lol.

[@mkbaharris]

great tip!! so that's great for thermalite walls behind, but what about internal walls where its hollow?

[@CharlieDIYte]

For that my friend, you need to watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3nSfHWrebVlprs

[@ianrobinson9243]

Just come across this video , very useful tips. I always find think though that the products are massive in size in comparison to the small screws that would be used if in a normal wall. The problem I have is in my house the internal walls have no block work and just the void between the board and the board on the room next door so these fixings are no use and up you have to use the other generally useless fixings instead. As soon as my wife says can you put a picture up and some shelves and can feel my blood starting to boil !

[@CharlieDIYte]

Yes, particularly gimmicks like the Gripit which I never rated because the hole you have to drill is far too wide considering the size of the wing that opens up behind. The Geefix on the other hand has a big old hole - 25mm I think but a huge wing behind. It's a superb fixing for very heavy stuff.

[@snubbii9276]

I use spare copper pipe or PEX and washers - a bit fiddly but when it is what you have in your tool box and it still works a treat, I have always filled my void with insulation before putting plasterboard on the battens. In real dot and dab am not sure you would have more than 1-2cm void anyway

[@CharlieDIYte]

Good work 👍

[@danpaz23]

Would they be good for installing kitchen cabinets on plasterboarded wall with normal brick behind it?

[@CharlieDIYte]

Yes, I think they would, depending on the integrity of the brickwork you're drilling into. If there's a void behind the plasterboard you really need something like this to give you the strength to tighten the screw in the fixing without it pulling the plasterboard back into the void.

[@muzikman2008]

I needed these a few weeks ago for a TV bracket I had to fit to a D&D wall.. Great to know they work. Thanks for the demo 😀

[@leestewart1848]

Learned something new. I've only ever lived in older builds, so haven't come across this issue, but can totally see how it could be a PITA. Fixings look decent #thumbsup

[@matts80s90s]

Great video, thanks. I need to fix a tv bracket to a dot and dab wall. One question, can these plugs be removed easily at a later date?

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Matt. Yes, shouldn't be a problem removing it.

[@DavePawson]

Rather than breeze block, I have found (seems to be) nothing / lack of cement between blocks. Any suggestions for such an occasion please?

[@CharlieDIYte]

It's a bit difficult to say without seeing it first hand, but you might have to pipe some epoxy anchor fixing compound in. I'd be tempted to try something like that to fill the space and then drill or self tap into it. Alternatively you could drill for a frame fixing - you can get some really long ones, and then spray expanding foam into the void and quickly insert the frame fixing for the foam to expand and set around. If you can find some sort of expanding epoxy compound then even better.

[@DavePawson]

@@CharlieDIYte Is 'no more nails' such a product?

[@DavePawson]

@@CharlieDIYte Just tried 6 on a grab bar - solid as a rock Charlie. Thanks.

[@andrewh1510]

Thanks Charlie. Your videos are always very clear and informative. Could you do a video on fixing into Insulated Plasterboard please?

[@jesshothersall]

He did do a video on gefix/geefix showing them going into insulated plasterboard (it's what I was looking for too).

[@magickangaroo]

Great video Charlie. Hope these will come in handy for mounting a heavier kitchen extractor. The original one was lighter and used screwworms (kind of surprised it stayed up). Thanks

[@MasterChief2024-k7h]

What would you recommend for plasterboard with celotex behind it and then the block work? I want to hang a tv bracket with a 50 inch TV

[@CharlieDIYte]

How deep is the Celotex, and how heavy is the TV, and is it on a folding bracket or a flush mount? If you're worried about the weight of the TV you could buy some frame fixings that go all the way into the brickwork behind, although you do of course pierce the damp membrane if you do this. Other option would be hollow wall anchors (say M5x52mm), which I've found in the past force themselves open even in celotex.

[@MasterChief2024-k7h]

@@CharlieDIYte thanks for getting back to me. It's 4inch thick celotex the tv weighs 11.6kg and it'll be on a foldable bracket

[@MasterChief2024-k7h]

@@CharlieDIYte I got it up and it's perfect. I used 6, 3.5 inch coach bolts not moving at all

[@Marcus_PG]

Super video with excellent, interesting narration

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Marcus 👊

[@abbasthanwala9118]

Can I uesd this to fix wall dips bar my house wall is weak I have try bolt anchor fastener but it dent work. When I give little pressure so. It came out so can I used this type of screw