It is easy to be confused when it comes to knowing what plasterboard fixing is required for walls that are too brittle for standard screws. Thanks to the expert advice available at Ace Fixings, we’ll help you find the right fixing for your project.
To help you find the right plasterboard fixing, here’s everything you need to know before heading to checkout.
What are plasterboard fixings?
Plasterboard fixings are special fixings designed for softer surfaces such as gypsum plasterboards, hardboard, plywood, metal frames or fibre boards to ensure a long-lasting fixing.
Whether you need to hang picture frames, mirrors, or heavier things such as cabinets, shelves, or even radiators on a plasterboard or cavity wall, you will need to use plasterboard fixings to help bear the load. The plasterboard fixing needs to be inserted first; this will hold a screw in place, enabling you to screw your desired object to the wall via the fixing.
Types of plasterboard fixings available at Ace Fixings
Ace Fixings stocks an unbeatable range of plasterboard fixings to ensure you can complete any project you have in mind.
Cavity Insert Anchors
Cavity insert anchors, known as wall anchors, are high-performance cavity fixings ideal for securely fixing heavy objects on soft partition boards, plasterboards, hardboards, or plywood. These anchors can also be removed and re-used with a standard screwdriver. Our wall anchors come in boxes of 50 and M4, M5 & M6 thread sizes, with lengths ranging from 37mm to 80mm.
Spring Toggles
Metal spring toggles are ideal for hanging on a plasterboard wall as their self-expanding spring mechanism offers the best support. The spring toggles we offer come in boxes of 50.
Nylon Plasterboard Speed Plugs
A nylon plasterboard speed plug is an easy to use fixing for plasterboard or hollow wall applications due to its specially designed cutting tip that pierces plasterboard. Our nylon plasterboard speed plugs can be used in electrical installations too.
Plasterboard Jet Screws
Suitable for lighter loads, plasterboard jet screws are insulated brad point self-drill fixings that provide a non-expansion fix in softer board materials. Our most popular plasterboard jet screw is the Mungo Plasterboard Jet Screw.
Please remember, if you aren’t sure which fixing you should be buying, you can contact our team here, and they’ll point you in the right direction.
Length/sizes of plasterboard fixings
We stock plasterboard fixings in a wide range of sizes.
Cavity insert anchor sizes:
- M4 x 38mm
- M4 x 46mm
- M4 x 54mm
- M4 x 59mm
- M5 x 37mm
- M5 x 52mm
- M5 x 65mm
- M5 x 80mm
- M6 x 65mm
Spring toggles sizes:
- 10mm x 100mm
- 3mm x 100mm
- 3mm x 75mm
- 6mm x 150mm
- 8mm x 100mm
What tools are needed for plasterboard fixings?
To ensure each job is completed safely and correctly, we advise our customers to work with the best tools and equipment possible.
Our extensive range of drills, including impact drills, SDS Max Breaker, SDS Mac Rotary Hammer Drill and SDS Plus Rotary Hammer Drill, are all suited for plasterboard screws.
At Ace Fixings, we always recommend protecting yourself with PPE wear, such as Hi-Vis vests, safety hats and gloves, especially when using power tools.
Why shop with Ace Fixings?
With over 40 years of trade and experience, Ace Fixings is a trusted supplier of quality tools, accessories, and fixings. We pride ourselves in providing customers with a wide range of power tools, nail screws & fixings, accessories and site equipment.
Not only do we offer quality products, but we work with top brands, and we have a dedicated customer service team to assist in specifying, pricing, and despatching everything you need, wherever you need it.
We can assure our customers we won’t be beaten on price, and as always, if you need help finding the right fixings or tools for the job, chat with us for expert advice.
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