How to use hollow wall anchors

[@ultimatehandyman]

This video might help if you need to find out how thick your plasterboard is - kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4GXqqGtnMxnnNE&t

[@NaruShadow]

I'm a carpenter's apprentice. We do everything from sheetrock to building decks, framing, windows and doors, moulding, etc. Your videos are fantastic for me! My boss teaches me everything he knows and I've even started learning some advanced carpentry skills, but I watch your tutorials to augment his teachings and help expand my knowledge base. Thank you so much!

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm glad the video helped Thanks for the comment 👍

[@andrewbanks6873]

My girlfriend's mum wants me to put up something and I thought I'd have to use these but wasn't sure how they worked. You've saved my skin and made me look like I'm not completely useless. Cheers.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm glad the video helped ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@alpachino468]

My girlfriend's mom once asked me to put up something. I calmly turned to her and said, "No!"

[@mishakka1]

Thank God you made this video. I was literally minutes away from ripping the wall out. 2024 and this video is so useful, thank you!

[@mellyozubko]

😂😂😂 SAME

[@lorrainejones1405]

I'm 64 and decided to start putting my own shelves up etc., this is a great tutorial. Now I need to buy some basic tools thank u.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Tom-.-.-.]

YOU SAINT!! Very informative video thankyou, 13 years on and still helping people

[@pawel8365]

Your Northern accent just gives me reassurance like no other.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@BrandenAguilera]

The only video that shows an actual cleat example being mounted with these anchors! Thank you

[@steaminboot]

I have a very heavy vertical radiator to fix to my living room wall and the Mrs was just about flaking out thinking that the plasterboard wall wouldn't hold it . No amount of explaining there were fixings that could handle it could persuade her , until i showed her your vid . Thanks :)

[@saintinlower48]

Twelve years later, still an excellent video and it helped me not mess my wall up any more than I already did. Thank you!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad it helped! 👍

[@laurens4359]

Would be even better if he used a proper PZ2 screwdriver instead of a undersized flat blade :-s

[@kathyflorcruz4779]

If you hadn't posted this I would STILL be sitting here scratching my head like a furry ape. Thank you. Other videos I saw were not nearly as clear about what is what!! :)

[@steviemac2681]

Cheers mate I got some of those fixings from B&Q but I definitely wouldn't have been able to do it without your demonstration, particularly using your thumb to stop it rotating as you screw into it. Now the mirror is on the wall, my mum is happy and has one less thing to worry about, and I want to learn more. Thanks....subscribed.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment

[@mickyork41]

Good vid. I use these all the time so watched purely out of curiosity. Personally I find the setting tool is worth having for £10 or so it costs. It pulls the screw outwards rather than turning it. Therefore no turning force is put on the fixing whatsoever, so those teeth you mentioned stay firmly bitten into the wall with no turning/snagging/tearing. Your way clearly works, but if you’re a bit unskilled like I once was, if you don’t hold the fixing when your first start screwing it up, those teeth slip and make a mess of the wall, and it might not hold. Setting tool works a treat and only takes one second to set each fixing.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yeah, I totally agree Thanks for the comment 👍

[@KennyEvansUK]

This is a great tip.

[@ottiezebua6105]

What is setting tools? Sorry to ask as I have a lot of failed attempt to use this anchor.

[@ultimatehandyman]

@ottiezebua6105 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ7TlJioZbatjZo&t

[@ElliotWORLD]

That behind the wall view was a revelation! Thank you!

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment

[@phillipecook3227]

Great. Thanks. I've just taken possession of a static caravan with very thin hollow walls. This is really useful. It's too good you showed us what happens on the other side of the bord.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@heatherfuller2462]

Thank you so much for showing how to do this. My husband is disabled and can't do like he used to so I have to do things. I was able to get the job done. Thank you

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm glad the video helped Thanks for the comment 👍

[@thestealthpoet]

Thank you for this even 14 years later! The packaging diagram is not obvious on how these things work. Needed to hang something on a hollow core door, and these things were driving me crazy until seeing how they actually worked from the inside!

[@ultimatehandyman]

I’m glad you found the video useful Thanks for the comment 👍

[@reginacummings7596]

Thank you for the video! I bought my hollow wall anchors at the local hardware store months ago. Today when I wanted to use them I couldn't remember how they worked. I appreciate your video to show me what I needed to do. Thank you so much!

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Regina Cummings You are welcome Thanks for the comment

[@Floppyflorence3]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! My coat rack fell off the wall this weekend. I had the rawl plugs but no idea how to use them! Now I have! Thank you for teaching so well 😜

[@ultimatehandyman]

I’m glad you found the video useful Thanks for the comment 👍

[@omark1781]

Was looking for an anchor that remained secure despite the bolt sticking out a bit to hang my speakers which have keyholes. This looks perfect. Thank you!

[@ultimatehandyman]

I’m glad you found the video useful Thanks for the comment 👍

[@richardthornton1235]

Thanks for this video buddy. I was using these fixings and wondering why the fixing kept spinning and not tightening up. Didn't realise you had to screw it tight first so it gripped the back of the wall and THEN remove the screw. Thanks again 👍👌

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@caryinky]

Thank you! These little buggars have been frustrating for me. You showed how to use the proper size according to the thickness of the drywall! Now I understand why some I've used, never tighten! Here in the US, the different sizes are labeled for how much weight it will hold. So, I bought according to that. if it's too long for my wall, it won't even work! Thanks for the video!

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome, I'm glad the video has helped. Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@phoebeaddison-simmons3718]

Thank you so much for this as never knew how they worked and want to put cat shelves up onto hollow/plasterboard walls. Great easy video to follow for keen DIY wannabes :) like me who really want to make a good job and feel proud to do my own diy as a single mum :)

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm glad the video helped Thanks for the comment 👍

[@hoohaa559]

How did they hold up ? That's my plan this weekend with the cat shelves, used the red grip it's but they came out the wall on my 45% angle shelf for some reason

[@Xzentein]

1.2 million views. You did a fantastic job of explaining this. Thanks for the visual aid also. The packet I got only had 3 pictures and no real explanation of anything

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm glad the video helped Thanks for the comment 👍

[@saraax]

Thanks for the demo. I wasn't sure if I was to push them in first or not, but couldn't imagine how it would work if I didn't. I thought I had better watch this, before I messed up a hole in my wall. There are curtains in my future!

[@ultimatehandyman]

VH You are welcomeThanks for the comment ;-)I do intend doing a video on how to use these with the correct setting tool in the next few weeks.Sorry for the late reply, there seems to be a problem with the KZbin comment system!

[@blackmamba4102]

The first one I did ate the wall to shreds but with the next one I went super slow and held a large flat blade in one of the cut outs (to help stop it spinning) and they all stayed put! Watched your weight test vid too so feel more than confident they will hold, that's a first haha! Great vids, nice one.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment

[@matthewdobson525]

Great vid. Useful for a new newbuild homeowner. Plasterboard widespread. Best tip is make sure you have correct sized unit for thickness of wall!

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@christineagnew7777]

Thanks UH!!!! Hanging up rods and curtains all over the house today. Couldn't have done it with out you! Cheers!!

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@pswish2163]

Great video. I installed the short one in wood panels. It was spinning & spinning. Finger strength alone wasn't working. I found it useful to do two things: 1) start the expansion before sticking the anchor in the wall, & 2) holding the anchor head down with the open end of a 10mm wrench. This allowed for better downward pressure & the fingers on the wrench took hold in the 2 grooves on the anchor head.

[@ixchac]

Thank you. Finally a video that shows the process, not just the showoff "after" part. Very useful.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment

[@Karinlee67]

Thanks for responding. I figured it out myself The hammer negates the need for a drill. The screw has a sharp pointed tip. Worked out perfectly!

[@Harlembrown]

Yet again you've saved my bacon. This is BY FAR one of the most useful KZbin channels around IMHO. Thanks so much!

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Ken Jennings You are welcome Ken. Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@marjiemiller]

Thank you Thank You Thank you!!! The Perfect Video!!! I kept saying oh I hope he shows it from the back AND THEN YOU DID!!! Plus you then put up a piece of wood, which is exactly what I want to do!!! YEAH!!! It made it all so clear!!! I feel so empowered now!!! Thank you AGAIN for making this great video and sharing it!!! :)!!! :D!!!

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome.Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@stephenmcconnell1000]

Sorry mate, just finished actually watching rest of the vid and you've answered my question as you obviously didn't need the setting tool! Great stuff. Cheers.

[@ultimatehandyman]

No, problem. It's best to use the setting tool if the plasterboard is not skimmed with plaster or if you have a lot to install. Thanks for the comments

[@stephenmcconnell1000]

It's a fairly new internal kitchen inside an old Glasgow tenement and the plasterboard has been painted, so i'm unsure as to whether they would have skimmed it first. Is it likely that they may have just painted directly over the plasterboard? I know it's difficult to say without seeing it.

[@ultimatehandyman]

This video shows how much weight certain fixings can hold, it might be of interest- kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3Snqqacg82rlac What are you fixing to the plasterboard?

[@stephenmcconnell1000]

Cheers for that link; I had previously saved it in my Liked vids as will no doubt need to refer to it later. What I'm fixing is this: www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/storage-furniture/bathroom-storage/grundtal-wall-shelf-stainless-steel-art-00011428/ The description says the max load is 17kg but I'll only be storing some fairly light glass crockery and some plastic tumblers and wine glasses so I can free up cupboard space, so not a huge load, however I'd rather use the best fixing so it's done properly; don't want the shelves to wobble at all.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are limited to which fixings you can use with something like that, because some fixings need a large hole. I think the hollow wall fixings would be best for that shelf or perhaps Rosett plasterboard fixings would work well, I have not done a weight test using them but tried them once in this video- kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3qoimZ7acuces0

[@marilynch4614]

Your video was so helpful! I didn't know why the screw was just spinning around. Thank you for explaining and showing that the different lengths of the anchor "neck" matters!

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@ddenuci]

When drilling the hole, make sure you are using the hole specified for the particular anchor being used. Also, you may want to use a stud finder in case you want to avoid lining up with a stud. (Or maybe you actually are hoping to find a stud and thereby forego the anchor in that one position)

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@sutchristine]

Fantastic clear helpful video. I particularly liked how you demonstrated it expanding at the back. Thanks love x

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@jamieboyd4574]

This is one type of anchor I haven't used yet. Thank you for the helpful video! 🙂

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MountainEagle77]

Will this work in osb? Wondering if the little tabs that press into the wall would bend.

[@ultimatehandyman]

They should be fine, if the prongs don’t go in far enough, just give it a smack with a hammer. The prongs are tough, so should not bend! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@gangaberystwyth2599]

So nice to find a practical no-nonsense video. Nice forearms were an added bonus. Thanks!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@svgmateYT]

Can these smaller wall anchors be used in brick walls inside a home to hold up a unit on the wall?

[@ultimatehandyman]

No, I would use wall plugs in brick walls- kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGXah6yvm8eKpck&t

[@turbochimps]

Thanks for the demo! Using these to hold up heavy shelves to plasterboard. But was funny when you said "somewhere near level" and taking a look at the spirit level made me chuckle :D

[@ultimatehandyman]

+turbochimps You are welcome. Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@AmySueJohnson]

Thanks. I want to hang a shelf up that won't have much on it. More for decorative (and very light) stuff but the shelf kept pulling out of the wall. We have a package of these that my late dad had, but I didn't know what they were or how they worked. I will have to do this tomorrow! Thank you!

[@ultimatehandyman]

These do work better if you use the setting tool for them, although some brands will work fine as shown in this video. Good luck with it and thanks for the comment. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ7TlJioZbatjZo

[@OldRaver]

You BEAUTY!! Just realised I was using way too long Mollys!! (The front disc ended up spinning and it’s teeth ate thru the plasterboard and it fell through the hole🙄) Now I am off to see if I can get some wider but shorter Mollys, to try save me having to fill the big hole I have made in my mate’s bedroom wall!😳 (Trying to hang a massive mirror, terrified it will fall on her or her kid!!)

[@ultimatehandyman]

I’m glad you found the video useful Thanks for the comment 👍

[@AliNajak]

Really good tutorial...wish i watched it before i messed up my wall! Was a piece of cake after watching this video. Thanks again 😊

[@ultimatehandyman]

You're welcome!

[@annecodner4295]

Thank you, I’m a novice DIYer and I’ve just successfully hung large picture on hollow walls- and it’s level!

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm glad the video helped ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@BullieChug]

Brilliant! I’ve used these for large pieces of artwork and was wondering if they would be strong enough for a wall mounted TV. Pretty confident now that they’ll do the trick !

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment

[@kenjohnson1041]

This is how I thought they would work but I wanted to check first before I put any shelves up! Thanks for the video

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm glad the video helped Thanks for the comment 👍

[@imy85]

Legend mate. Still helping thickos like me in 2024!

[@ultimatehandyman]

I’m glad you found the video useful Thanks for the comment 👍

[@dagmargross6064]

Brilliant! Thank you so much for posting this! I just had to use two to keep a tall bookcase from toppling forward and didn't screw the screws in tight like that first, only through the rubber piece supplied. And the piece didn't splay. Now I know why! Thank you!👍

[@muncierobson]

I've always wondered what they look like from inside the cavity! I've used these to mount a 50in plasma and 6 years on its still up (the studs were in the wrong places) thanks! 👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Simon Moskovits You are welcomeThanks for the comment ;-)

[@mikeg.8904]

After putting in the anchors you haven't had any weight issues with big TVs?

[@theseandouglas]

@@mikeg.8904 they work great but dont use them for a heavy plasma tv!! I made that mistake because I couldnt find the studs. And it actually held for like 4 years. But one day crash and my whole tv ripped out of the wall and shattered on the floor! 3 K out the door!

[@Carlostype]

I'm hanging a heavy bathroom cabinet on to dot and dab thermal block wall, I have hammer fixings but was afraid of damage cabinet, could I tap in the hammer plug and use an ordinary long screw or will the hammer fixing nip up say from 10mm out, great videos you have uploaded ,cheers

[@skjames09]

Thank you! You did a very good job of showing and explaining how to use these.

[@hew24suncook]

Best video I've seen so far on You Tube. Now I know what to buy when I go to the store!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@discos2000]

Thanks very much , I’ve been using these wall plugs wrong for years , knew I was going crazy ! So happy

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@wuntun2163]

This is a great vid thank you, it's great to see what's happening on the other side of the plasterboard. I've been trying to screw the screws so that the back part splays, but I get a little bit of resistance and then it goes loose again. They are the right size plugs because some of them work elsewhere in the plasterboard, do you have any tips to make them tighten all the way?

[@andrewstratton8038]

I was going mad trying to get these to work as the instructions on the packaging were poor - until it viewed this video. Many thanks…problem solved!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment

[@francoisbelangerboisclair]

If useful: A M5x52 Molly anchor work for a 1/2 inch drywall (standard thickness in Canada/US). You will need a 3/8 drill bits hole. Some brand suggest 10mm or 11mm hole... But the 3/8 worked perfectly for me. I used a setting tool.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@mackholbrook1707]

Excellent tutorial. Just what I needed, straight-forward and simple.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm glad the video helped Thanks for the comment 👍

[@CamthalionZA]

Hi There Thanks for this. I use these type of fixings, but couldn't get them to bite in, so now they've ended up turning and turning and making a hole too large so I can't use the fixing, it pushes right through. Any thoughts or tips on how to recover? Plaster or polyfilla it up and try in another place? Many Thanks

[@nicholaswilde3037]

Just made my work easier around this old house - thumbs up! Thanks!

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm glad the video helped Thanks for the comment 👍

[@ConnorBrandon67]

Hi there sorry to trouble you however I am looking for some advice. I am going to be building a window cannopy at the front of my house. And I have been instructed to fix some 6x2 timber to the house in order to take the weight of the cannopy and to fix it using resin and screwed rod. However as my house has wall cavities I can only insert the rods in 50mm. Should this be enough to hold the cannopy of is there any other fixing method I can use for example going through the cavity into the internal brickwork and use some other fixings?? Thanks.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'd go in 100mm, if you drill right through the brick, it should not matter, as long as you flood the hole with the resin before installing the studs. Resin fixings are a great way of fixing- kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYatgZ2AqMmfZsU&t Thanks for the comment 👍

[@NewsFlashJustIn]

THANK YOU SEAN BEAN - This has helped me greatly. You were always my favourite Stark!!!

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@zoeadams9420]

Just what I needed, its easy and simple instructions and has given me some girl power to go it alone without help! thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@kathleenmeaney4130]

hi what size for anchor do i ask for sorry first time putting coat hanger up thanks for ur video

[@SujeetKumar-wb1ro]

"Thank you for your help. However, the anchor didn't hold on the front side as it tore when it rotated becuse of the the pointed end so it is bit loose from the front Will that be fine?

[@OngoGablogian185]

I've managed to rip my window frame head out of the wall by putting up heavy curtains without using anchors. I take it I'll need the really long ones and screws long enough to go through the wood panel and into the wall a good depth, too? With the anchors, you film them expanding across the back of the board to grip it when the screw goes in. What happens if the anchor can't go all the way through to the other side, as it's sat inside my wall. Is it still able to function? Sorry if I've not articulated what I'm trying to say. I'm new to all this!

[@ultimatehandyman]

What are your walls made from? It’s best to use something like a wall plug and long screw if possible (if it’s a solid wall) The anchors in this video are only for hollow walls. They need to be able to open fully, once the expanding section goes through the material, or they will not work. Might be worth asking in the forum here, as you can add a picture- www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/forum1/viewforum.php?f=1 One of the forum members will advise 👍

[@abersoldoutdoors]

13 years later still helpful.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I’m glad you found the video useful Thanks for the comment 👍

[@DoctorPolski]

Simple, straightforward. Top job mate.

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@hannahswann747]

Thanks so much. I watched the vid twice because your voice is so calming and relaxing☁😁☁

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm glad the video helped, some people hate my voice 😂 Thanks for the comment 👍

[@sndmoore9010]

So helpful! Thanks! I really appreciate the REASON can't use a longer anchor for plaster walls.... the mechanics of that would have not occurred to me. Thanks!

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm glad the video helped ;-) Thanks for the comment 👍

[@mbmjgirl]

Thank you so much for the detailed video! Helped me so much installing a curtain rod! 😊

[@schnook11]

How do you know how thick your walls are? I have a rental place; from the sounds of it, the walls are on the thin side, but I don't know the exact thickness. What are some standard sizings for these anchors?

[@ultimatehandyman]

You can find where the studs are, then probe the wall with a small Allen key, when you hit the solid stud, you can pull the Allen key out and measure it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ3dqIxta7Rjmpo They come in various lengths- fave.co/3bQUs58 If you click on the "more info" link on the screwfix page, it tells you what thickness of plasterboard they will work on. They work best if used with the setting tool- kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ7TlJioZbatjZo Thanks for the comment 👍

[@farrankeenan9188]

We have a new build which consists of 100mm insulated plasterboard infront of blockwork, we also need to hang a 40kg mirror. Would these be suitable?

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'd use something better to be honest- kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3Snqqacg82rlac kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXWqeIiYl8d1kKs

[@davidtotalzen9822]

Hello. I have installed the Molly into the wall but I realised the hole wasn't deep enough when the screw wouldn't fully screw in. Is it necessary for the screw to be screwed in fully or can it be sticking out a bit or perhaps I could use a shorter screw? I hope you can help. Thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

As long as the screw has been tightened so that it makes the Molly expand correctly it should be ok to cut the screw down. This is probably the easiest way to cut one down (if you can't get a shorter screw)- kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3Wzln6ip66Xm7M Or perhaps you could use a few washers to get it to tighten?

[@TubeYorkshire]

so has this been set from just the power of a cordless drill? how do you know when to stop screwing and it's been fully set? or will it stop dead? I thought it would start spinning before it would bend and set?

[@ultimatehandyman]

You can use the torque control on the drill. The important thing is not to go too tight, or you might damage the threads. This might help- kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaaVan6PoZmKmsk Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@bendecid4]

so grateful for ppl like you blessing the fatherless

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@athiqrahman818]

would these work with insulated plasterboard? would you need the longer ones or would the short one still do since it will tighten right through the insulation onto the plasterboard?

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm not sure, as I have never tried them, but you can use GripIt fixings, if you use their undercutting tool, like in this video- kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5jImpVja9iUaa8&t

[@jamestrafny7827]

Thanks for posting this. It sucks having 0 life skills, but with uncle youtube I have learned so much haha

[@ultimatehandyman]

I’m glad you found the video useful Thanks for the comment 👍

[@aussie4life05]

This will help me with customers that ask me about these at work. Thanks.

[@khurrumkhalid4518]

would these be reliable enough to hold a mounted TV? would it be better to mount a piece of wood to the plaster board and then the TV to the wood? the fixings I have can take a max load of 20kg and the TV plus the bracket is 15.2kg. would the weight of any added wood need to be considered too? Thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

You really need to find the studs for fixing a TV - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ3dqIxta7Rjmpo

[@MrWLJ71]

Well explained. You can also buy a tool (or part of the pack) that pulls the fixing tight, hope it helps

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks, I've used the tool here- kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ7TlJioZbatjZo&lc= Thanks for the comment 👍

[@Danny_kay]

I'm hoping this can be answerd as I can't seem to find any info anywhere. I have a large electric fire on a wall which I am taking out but behind that is about a 2ft squire hole which at one time was a wood burning fire...... well I'm putting a wooden frame in the hole to screw my plasterboard onto but I'm unsure how much of a lip there needs to be for the plasterer to get a decent coat on which will blend in with the wall of which this 2ft hole is on.

[@ultimatehandyman]

2mm-3mm should work well. Have you considered ventilation though? Sealing a chimney can cause damp problems if there is no ventilation!

[@Danny_kay]

no I haven't considerd ventilation because you can put your head in and look up and it's already been boarded up.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Oh, okay then ;-)

[@saiyen2002]

how would I find out the thickness of my plasterboard in my house so i know what size fixing to use?

[@ultimatehandyman]

You can make a small hole, using a bradawl or small screwdriver, then use a small Allen key or a piece of rigid copper wire and put a 90 degree bend in it, you can put that through the hole and mark the surface of the plasterboard on the object, then remove it and measure it. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@StandardGoose]

I've got a brick wall with a plasterboard layer in front of it with a bit of a hollow in between where I'd like to put up a coat rack. The previous owner of the house had a coat rack there. Would these be the right kind of fittings to use for that?

[@ultimatehandyman]

No, these will not work. You can either use Rigifix or Corefix or GripIt fixings (you might need the undercutting tool if you hit a blob of drywall adhesive)

[@jviv08]

This is a great video, thank you! I am hanging a mirror up against a hollow wooden wall in my bathroom. Do these only work on plasterboard or is wood possible as well? Thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

They will work on wood as well, providing you get the correct size fixing for the thickness of the wood.

[@Peleskids]

Any tips for stopping the anchor spinning with the screw? Tried it there but anchor just made a bigger hole and went right through plasterboard

[@ultimatehandyman]

Sometimes there is a small indent, where you can put a screwdriver to hold the anchor whilst you tighten it, or you can use the setting tool- kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ7TlJioZbatjZo&t Thanks for the comment 👍

[@crateandbarrels]

How do you check for pipes or cables behind a wall?

[@Love.life.always.27]

If only I had watched this video and if only the guy at B&Q had told me about these specific wall anchors I could have saved myself hours of hassle. I tried this using spring toggles to hang a sagging coat rack. Problem is the distance between the brick wall and the plaster board was only around 2.5cm so the spring toggle could not push through and open up. I ended up drilling into the brick wall so it could clear enough space to open up and even then it created a whole lot of challenges.

[@lerickson62]

Thank you so much for this! The package was no help at all. This was just what I needed to do it right. Short and to the point.

[@tommygrealy]

Thanks for this video!. Would this type of screw be suitable to mount an 8.5 kg / 19lb flatscreen TV? I know that the normal method for mounting a TV is to anchor to the wooden studs behind the plasterboard but in my apartment, metal c-studs were used instead of wood so I don't have that option.

[@ultimatehandyman]

+tommygrealy You are welcome. For a TV I would recommend something a little more heavy duty, such as snap toggles or Grip-it fixings- kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3qoimZ7acuces0

[@tommygrealy]

+Ultimate Handyman Thanks for the quick reply!!

[@ultimatehandyman]

+tommygrealy You are welcome ;-)

[@dawn881]

hey we watched your video and it worked thanks from USA Pa,

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@Swerve744]

What size were the fixings and what size drill bit did you use. Thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

They vary depending on the manufacturer, you just need to get a pack and that will tell you what diameter drill bit you need 👍

[@rmartinez7369]

thank you so much!!! you saved my life!!! I didnt know how to fix the big hole on the drywall on the staircase rails. the hole on the drywall got too big and the screw to hold the rail was too small now!! hahaha thank you!!!

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Patricia Martinez You are welcome Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@janetwhincup2432]

hi are these suitable for fixing a mirror to a plasterboard wall? we tried the other day, but the ones i had were too long for the wall. so would need a shorter one if they are suitable. The mirror doesn;t have a frame. is art deco shape. 71cm x72. not sure what it weighs.had two keyhole type hangers on the back. the screws of the wall anchors I have fit snuggly into. just need to tell my partner what he needs to get from homebase ! many thanks.

[@plummetplum]

Can you recommend best plasteboard fixings for floating shelves? Thx

[@ultimatehandyman]

I normally use these- kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqPCfqadoL2meKM Or spring toggles. But it's best if you can get a fixing in a stud- kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6fVZqiKo72pmpo Weight test video here- kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3Snqqacg82rlac

[@plummetplum]

@@ultimatehandyman Thanks I'll get some zip fix fixings.

[@sounitedsims5024]

very helpful thanks a lot! Didn't have a clue and now we have thanks to you!! Good video 👍🛠

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@TweetybutstillJesse]

Perfect! Now i know how to use them. Thank you! ....now to put up my bathroom cabinet

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad I could help! Thanks for the comment

[@dracodarkcross123]

What size drill bit would you use if it’s an 1/8 in. long-type anchor? I’m somewhat new to hardware and home modification.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Normally you would use an 1/8" diameter drill bit. It's often best to use the setting tool, if the drywall has not been plastered over- kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ7TlJioZbatjZo&t

[@DaringDomino3s]

Thanks - I wasn’t sure if I was supposed to tighten them first and remove the screw or not