Wall Bolts - The Strongest Fixings For Brick, Block work And Concrete

Wall bolts are the strongest mechanical fixings for really heavy items like shelving, large radiators, brackets and are designed for brick, concrete, stone and block work . They go by many names, including wall bolts, shield anchors, Rawl bolts and anchor bolts. In this video, i will show you how wall bolts work, how to install wall bolts and give you some really useful hints and tips!
00:00 Introduction
02:05 How do wall bolts work?
02:30 What tools do you need for wall bolts?
04:43 Where to drill the brick for the wall bolt
05:34 Top tip for drilling accurate holes every time
07:10 Installing the wall anchors
11:48 The end result of the wall anchor installation
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[@98percentGorilla]

Very clear and really helped me get the installation of my pull-up bar right first time. You've got a new subscriber!

[@FixitwithFowler]

Brilliant, I'm glad the video helped, and good luck with your pull-ups!!

[@markhughes4439]

Some really good tips

[@FixitwithFowler]

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

[@AnandKinnan]

Excellent explanations and easy to follow, Thank you.

[@FixitwithFowler]

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

[@suefowler8005]

That's good advice steve

[@user-jw7po1zy8t]

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

[@FixitwithFowler]

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

[@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.

[@Rachel-bv3vj]

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.

[@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!