Wall Bolts: The Ultimate Fixing Guide

[@samuelfranco1723]

Great video. thank you for the instructions. If i need to attach a 20 mm wood base between the brick and the rack fixing can i use the original bolts or should i get 20 mm longer bolts to ensure it get to the end of the anchor? thank you

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, i would get a longer bolt. Thanks for your comment!

[@suefowler8005]

That's good advice steve

[@TheJohnnyCombat]

Thanks, Steve! Great video, great instruction! All the best! JC.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, thanks for your comment. Im glad you liked the wall bolt video!

[@josephmwanza4075]

awesome instruction. straightforward and easy to follow.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Thanks for your comment, im glad the video helped!

[@dontjump-r2d2]

good advice - thank you

[@FixitwithFowler]

Im glad you found the video useful. Thanks for your comment!

[@Dedongenius1]

Exactly what I want to know... thanks alot

[@FixitwithFowler]

Im glad the video was useful, thanks for your comment and please consider subscribing

[@sonny4669]

So I have a wall plug similar but it comes in 2 bits with the threaded part being separate would this still work?

[@FixitwithFowler]

Umm, im not sure which plug you mean. Do you have a link to one so i can see it?

[@georgealdrington]

thank you, very enjoyable presentation and useful tips , subscribed.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, thanks for your comment and a bigger thank you for subscribing!

[@charmainepaterson7091]

Thank you, very informative!

[@FixitwithFowler]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comment

[@AnandKinnan]

Excellent explanations and easy to follow, Thank you.

[@FixitwithFowler]

No problem, I'm glad you like the video 😊

[@markhughes4439]

Some really good tips

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for your comment 👍

[@Racontact]

I'm trying to amount a basketball hoop to a brick wall however I have access to the other side of the wall should I go with a nut and bolt instead of the anchor?

[@FixitwithFowler]

I would just use a couple of anchors. However, the nut and bold will probably be stronger. Just make sure you use washers!

[@mumonatightbudget]

If the wall is covered in plaster and paint is there any way to work out the best part of the brick to drill into?

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, no, unfortunately you won't know. It depends on what you're fixing to the wall as to what is the best fixing to use.

[@JackSmith-zz3mr]

Thanks for the video helped me install a new media wall 😊

[@FixitwithFowler]

I'm glad I could help! Thanks for your comment!

[@Rock-jackpot]

Is there any advantage to using two washers? Why not just use the bigger washer?

[@FixitwithFowler]

No, there is no advantage. i just didn't have the right size washer!

[@intellectualiconoclasm3264]

Years past rhis would have been vwey helpful, today bot as much. But there lots of folks for whom this is desperately needed, so thabks mate. As to nomenclature, I've always heard them as anchor bolts, cement/concrete anchors, or wall/floor anchors.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Hi, thanks for your comment. It's strange how these "wall bolts" go by so many different names.

[@intellectualiconoclasm3264]

@@FixitwithFowler You're so welcome! I'm so sorry for the atrocious spelling before, good grief. As to names, I agree too. My best guess is they get names that make the most sense in the local dialect. Or if your crews work floors more than walls it makes sense they're a "Floor 'X.'" Same for walls or ceilings too, lol. Similar to calling a curio a gadget, gizmo, chotchky, nick-nack, and so on. Local and personal flavour colour our language.

[@DanieleGrecoUK]

These will easily crack the brick

[@FixitwithFowler]

If you install them away from the edges of the brick and as per the manufacturer's instructions and don't over tighten them, then they will not crack the brick. The evidence is in the video!