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!
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.
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!! :)
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 :)
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.
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.
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 👍👌
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 😜
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.
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
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!
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.
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!
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
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 :)
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
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
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!!!
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!
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 RUclips comment system!
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
Handyman, some of these anchors note for plasterboard thickness from 6-16mm or 8-18mm. Does that not make it unnecessary to measure plasterboard thickness as long as double plasterboard has not been used?
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)
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.
"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?
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!
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 !
I´ve just put up my TV that has a weight of 16 kg. I have a simple dry wall and i´m a bit nervous about it faling down and be trashed. It´s adjustable and says it holds for 35 kg, but i don´t realy trust the wall or the arm that holds the tv... I´ve used 4 "mollys"(wall anchors), and all in a rather small area. Do i have a reason to be worried or will it hold? Would appreciate an answer! =)
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!
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 👍
Very nice. First time see how to work behind wall. My wall is same plaster board. But I like to hang large mirror same wall. But I feel really really scared. Like to hang behind my sofa. Where we sitting. But don’t know what will best things and very very safe. Incase will not drop, please kindly give me advise Mirror weight is 25 kg.
There are better fixings for plasterboard, which are easier to use. It depends what is available locally to where you live. This post should help- www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/forum1/viewtopic.php?t=106943
Tnx u for reply. I live London. N9 / 0NW , I will buy large mirror , weight will be 25 around I think. If will have ur any contact number or email. I can send u mirror pictures
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.
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- ruclips.net/video/oUJPjJsdl0c/видео.html&t Thanks for the comment 👍
Hi there, I have just bought a Cantilever TV bracket for my 50" Plasma TV. I want to mount it on the wall in the corner. The TV is 50kg, and the bracket can hold up to 75KG. It came with fittings, 6 zinc plated 8 x65mm-5/16" x 2 1/2 Coach Bolts, & raw plugs. I was wondering if the fittings supplied with the bracket would be good enough to take the weight of the TV plus bracket? The wall is brick, my flat is about 30 years old.Would the coach bolts be suitable, or should i go for Anchor Bolts?
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!
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. ruclips.net/video/7mpcer0QzW8/видео.html
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?
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- ruclips.net/video/ku29KYl4Wdg/видео.html Thanks for the comment ;-)
Do you absolutely need to use a setting tool with these mate? Reason I ask is I got some Fischer wall anchors from B&Q and the guidelines on the back mention nothing about it. I'd need to go out and buy the tool if it's absolutely necessary. Cheers.
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?
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! 👍
@@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!
I tried fitting some wall anchors but the fitting wouldn't bite when screwing into the wall so it was just spinning leaving me with a rather large hole in the wall. Should I just use a snap toggle now? I think it's big enough
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
Hi - super helpful video thank you for the guidance! Just a quick question, I’m trying to fix similar piece of wood (27mm thickness) to the plasterboard as you’ve used in your video, but can’t seem to find the anchors that say it’s ok to have that size/thickness… what would you recommend? Thanks!
You can do that just by getting longer machine screws to go into the anchors. I'm not sure what thread they are, as they probably vary depending on where you live. In the UK, they seem to use M4, M5, M6, so you can just remove the existing screw and get a longer one to go through thicker materials. Thanks for the comment 👍
gykes88 I do not know, I don't have any handy to check the weight loading. I know the snap toggles can carry more weight than most of the other plasterboard fixings on the market, so I use them ;-)
Hello, How do I know when to stop screwing? I saw other videos that people did too much and then you get a big hole on the wall. Thanks for your help and really good video.
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
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)- ruclips.net/video/MDPeKlrIdeQ/видео.html Or perhaps you could use a few washers to get it to tighten?
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
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.
***** It should say on the packaging. For heavy duty items I prefer snap toggles as they are much better- ruclips.net/video/tAIUublenMw/видео.html Thanks for the comment
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
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.
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!👍
I normally use these- ruclips.net/video/4r_MsgkXsBA/видео.html Or spring toggles. But it's best if you can get a fixing in a stud- ruclips.net/video/Uvr5uTnXvd8/видео.html Weight test video here- ruclips.net/video/ECDysfNhx_E/видео.html
Grip-it fixings m9ight be better for that- ruclips.net/video/szx7nMRZSIY/видео.html&t I have used them on a stud wall, that had egg box between the plasterboard (Paramount partition) But you might also need the undercutting tool- ruclips.net/video/-geib-6sa3M/видео.html&t Thanks for the comment 👍
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?
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. ruclips.net/video/glzwY76O0d8/видео.html 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- ruclips.net/video/7mpcer0QzW8/видео.html Thanks for the comment 👍
if the plasterboard is 20mm and the wood is 20mm, what length hollow wall anchor do I need? Is it 40mm or a bit bigger to help it grab the back of the plasterboard i.e. 45mm?
This should help, there is a chart that has the maximum and minimum wall thickness etc assets.rawlplug.com/98428627-2b6f-469a-912a-aa19cfaee54b/en-pdf/FIXINGS/Lightweight_Fixings/Plasterboard_Fixings/SM_INTERSETS/EN-R-1951-SM_INTERSET.pdf
Wish I watched this BEFORE using it to put up shelves... So I did the following *Took the screws out of the fixing and tapped them in the drilled whole (like a plug) *then fed the screw into the shelf bracket into the fixing/hole *then screwed it in, until it tightened and will no longer turn Please tell me that will hold?
Hi, I just attempted to add an easy anchor to wall for a jewlery cabinet I want to hang. The easy anchor went through the dry wall BUT it appeared to have loosened the dry wall around it. I then put in the screw into the anchor leaving 1/4 out to hang the cabinet on but you can actually pull the anchor right out of wall. Any sugguestions on how to fix this issue? Should I use the anchor you showed? or will I have to make a whole new hole now?
we are having similar problem. I think we have the correct size anchor, and used the fixing tool to activate the anchor. but then the teeth wouldn't bite right inot the wall. we gently hit it with a rubber hammer and it eventually worked. But now the screw just spins. The end of the anchor doesn't appear open anymore. a very thin pokey tool (craft item) goes in the hole the whole way. i can feel the wall at the other end inside.
Thanks for a great video. I have a problem and hope you can advise on it. I'm trying to fix a coat hook shelf to a plaster board clad brick wall. It's a converted garage. I have interset hollow wall fixings similar to what you have in the video (M6 x 37mm). I drill the correct size hole (11mm). Insert the fixing. The problem is, the plaster board seems soft and the fixing just spins around, causing a bigger hole. The two little spikes on fixing bite onto the wall but won't stay put when I turn the screw. Have you any tips to stop this happening? I've two holes drilled already and I don't think my partner will be impressed if I drill anymore 😂 Thanks 😃
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.
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
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.
This video shows how much weight certain fixings can hold, it might be of interest- ruclips.net/video/ECDysfNhx_E/видео.html What are you fixing to the plasterboard?
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.
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- ruclips.net/video/mIEY3E4fiDk/видео.html
thanks. I looked them up and it looks like I would also need to get my hands on that puller tool to install them. Do you know if it is possible to tighten them using just a normal bolt and turning a 2nd nut to pull it in or would spin in the hole?
would this still work even if the hole ended being a little to big?. Im gonna be using this to hang my 32" Panasonic viera screen TV that is 18kg, the wall mount is 25 and the anchor weight holds 55lbs down and 40lbs up..this is my first time doing this so tips would be awesome. thank you so much for this video :)
+Ashley Lepage I would not use these if the hole is too big.I did a test recently the best performing plasterboard fixing was the spring toggle- ruclips.net/video/ECDysfNhx_E/видео.html
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?
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)
any tips for a hammer drive hollow wall anchor??? I don't have a drill so I bought hammer drive..... Thanks for the video now I know how they work. There were only pictures on the package......
These are not much good for a curtain rail, as windows are normally on external walls of properties, so there is normally bricks/blocks behind the plasterboard (unless it's timber framed). If there are bricks/blocks behind these will not work well, unless there is a large gap. Corefix might be a better option- ruclips.net/video/7xLhIPoO5gQ/видео.html&t
Hi i wanted to know how much weight the plasterboard could hold rather than the the screw itself as im wanting to hang a Kingavon 2kw convector heater weighing 11kg with black glass panel front on my dormer palsterboard and it needs to hang just sitting on the screws once drilled ..rather than actually screwing in tight like say for eg..a shelf bracket...will these screws (anchor) hold my 11kg heater sitting on on just 3 screws without ripping the plasterboard out or coming loose after while du
This video might help if you need to find out how thick your plasterboard is - ruclips.net/video/EP4ynwgg4fo/видео.html&t
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!
I'm glad the video helped
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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.
I'm glad the video helped ;-)
Thanks for the comment
My girlfriend's mom once asked me to put up something. I calmly turned to her and said, "No!"
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!
YOU SAINT!! Very informative video thankyou, 13 years on and still helping people
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.
Glad it was helpful!
That behind the wall view was a revelation! Thank you!
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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!! :)
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 :)
Twelve years later, still an excellent video and it helped me not mess my wall up any more than I already did. Thank you!
Glad it helped! 👍
Would be even better if he used a proper PZ2 screwdriver instead of a undersized flat blade :-s
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.
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The only video that shows an actual cleat example being mounted with these anchors! Thank you
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.
Yeah, I totally agree
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This is a great tip.
What is setting tools? Sorry to ask as I have a lot of failed attempt to use this anchor.
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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 👍👌
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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 😜
I’m glad you found the video useful
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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.
Glad it was helpful!
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
I'm glad the video helped
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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!
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Can these smaller wall anchors be used in brick walls inside a home to hold up a unit on the wall?
No, I would use wall plugs in brick walls- ruclips.net/video/V4wVyyfbWog/видео.html&t
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.
Great vid. Useful for a new newbuild homeowner. Plasterboard widespread.
Best tip is make sure you have correct sized unit for thickness of wall!
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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!
You are welcome, I'm glad the video has helped.
Thanks for the comment ;-)
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
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 :)
I'm glad the video helped
Thanks for the comment 👍
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
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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?
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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!!!
You are welcome.Thanks for the comment ;-)
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!
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!
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 RUclips comment system!
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
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Fantastic clear helpful video. I particularly liked how you demonstrated it expanding at the back. Thanks love x
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Handyman, some of these anchors note for plasterboard thickness from 6-16mm or 8-18mm. Does that not make it unnecessary to measure plasterboard thickness as long as double plasterboard has not been used?
Yes, as long as you know that it's only a single sheet wall/ceiling 👍
Thank you! You did a very good job of showing and explaining how to use these.
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)
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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.
Thanks for the comment
"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?
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!
You are welcome
Thanks for the comment 👍
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 !
Thanks for the comment
Thank you. Finally a video that shows the process, not just the showoff "after" part. Very useful.
You are welcome
Thanks for the comment
I´ve just put up my TV that has a weight of 16 kg. I have a simple dry wall and i´m a bit nervous about it faling down and be trashed. It´s adjustable and says it holds for 35 kg, but i don´t realy trust the wall or the arm that holds the tv... I´ve used 4 "mollys"(wall anchors), and all in a rather small area. Do i have a reason to be worried or will it hold? Would appreciate an answer! =)
So nice to find a practical no-nonsense video. Nice forearms were an added bonus. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
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!
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 👍
Thanks a lot. Is this good for a hollow door?
Not sure, I have not tried them, sorry!
hi what size for anchor do i ask for sorry first time putting coat hanger up thanks for ur video
Very nice. First time see how to work behind wall. My wall is same plaster board. But I like to hang large mirror same wall. But I feel really really scared. Like to hang behind my sofa. Where we sitting. But don’t know what will best things and very very safe. Incase will not drop, please kindly give me advise
Mirror weight is 25 kg.
There are better fixings for plasterboard, which are easier to use.
It depends what is available locally to where you live.
This post should help- www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/forum1/viewtopic.php?t=106943
Tnx u for reply. I live London. N9 / 0NW , I will buy large mirror , weight will be 25 around I think. If will have ur any contact number or email. I can send u mirror pictures
Yet again you've saved my bacon. This is BY FAR one of the most useful RUclips channels around IMHO.
Thanks so much!
+Ken Jennings
You are welcome Ken.
Thanks for the comment ;-)
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.
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-
ruclips.net/video/oUJPjJsdl0c/видео.html&t
Thanks for the comment 👍
Thanks UH!!!! Hanging up rods and curtains all over the house today. Couldn't have done it with out you! Cheers!!
You are welcome
Thanks for the comment 👍
Hi there,
I have just bought a Cantilever TV bracket for my 50" Plasma TV.
I want to mount it on the wall in the corner.
The TV is 50kg, and the bracket can hold up to 75KG.
It came with fittings, 6 zinc plated 8 x65mm-5/16" x 2 1/2 Coach Bolts, & raw plugs.
I was wondering if the fittings supplied with the bracket would be good enough to take the weight of the TV plus bracket? The wall is brick, my flat is about 30 years old.Would the coach bolts be suitable, or should i go for Anchor Bolts?
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!
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.
ruclips.net/video/7mpcer0QzW8/видео.html
Really good tutorial...wish i watched it before i messed up my wall! Was a piece of cake after watching this video. Thanks again 😊
You're welcome!
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?
I'd use something better to be honest- ruclips.net/video/ECDysfNhx_E/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/7DGGUbbbBZI/видео.html
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?
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- ruclips.net/video/ku29KYl4Wdg/видео.html
Thanks for the comment ;-)
Do you absolutely need to use a setting tool with these mate? Reason I ask is I got some Fischer wall anchors from B&Q and the guidelines on the back mention nothing about it. I'd need to go out and buy the tool if it's absolutely necessary. Cheers.
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?
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! 👍
+Simon Moskovits You are welcomeThanks for the comment ;-)
After putting in the anchors you haven't had any weight issues with big TVs?
@@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!
I tried fitting some wall anchors but the fitting wouldn't bite when screwing into the wall so it was just spinning leaving me with a rather large hole in the wall. Should I just use a snap toggle now? I think it's big enough
These anchors are great!! Are these available on DIY markets or at the "better/professiona"l tool retailers?
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
You really need to find the studs for fixing a TV - ruclips.net/video/glzwY76O0d8/видео.html
Hi - super helpful video thank you for the guidance! Just a quick question, I’m trying to fix similar piece of wood (27mm thickness) to the plasterboard as you’ve used in your video, but can’t seem to find the anchors that say it’s ok to have that size/thickness… what would you recommend? Thanks!
You can do that just by getting longer machine screws to go into the anchors.
I'm not sure what thread they are, as they probably vary depending on where you live.
In the UK, they seem to use M4, M5, M6, so you can just remove the existing screw and get a longer one to go through thicker materials.
Thanks for the comment 👍
How do you know you've tightened enough to set the anchor fully?
Great video mate. Was wondering if I could use these to fix a bracket for a microwave onto a plasterboard wall? I'm very dubious about the weight....
Thanks, I'd use snap toggles to be honest, they offer a really good fixing.
snaptoggles
***** Cheers butt! Would the hollow wall anchors not be strong enough??
gykes88
I do not know, I don't have any handy to check the weight loading.
I know the snap toggles can carry more weight than most of the other plasterboard fixings on the market, so I use them ;-)
How much weight can these fixings support
This will help me with customers that ask me about these at work. Thanks.
Hello,
How do I know when to stop screwing? I saw other videos that people did too much and then you get a big hole on the wall.
Thanks for your help and really good video.
When the screw tightens stop tightening. If you over tighten it you can damage the fixing ;-)
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
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)- ruclips.net/video/MDPeKlrIdeQ/видео.html
Or perhaps you could use a few washers to get it to tighten?
This is how I thought they would work but I wanted to check first before I put any shelves up!
Thanks for the video
I'm glad the video helped
Thanks for the comment 👍
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
+turbochimps
You are welcome.
Thanks for the comment ;-)
nice vid, do you ever use the hollow anchor setting tool ? I used to have problems using them till I discovered the tool
Thanks, no I do not use enough of these to justify buying the setting tool. I prefer to use toggle snap toggles
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.
What size were the fixings and what size drill bit did you use. Thanks
They vary depending on the manufacturer, you just need to get a pack and that will tell you what diameter drill bit you need 👍
Great video! Can you guess how much weight these could hold? Or maybe does it say on the packaging?
***** It should say on the packaging.
For heavy duty items I prefer snap toggles as they are much better- ruclips.net/video/tAIUublenMw/видео.html
Thanks for the comment
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
They will work on wood as well, providing you get the correct size fixing for the thickness of the wood.
Nice one! I wondered if I needed the tool, which obviously didn`t come with the fixing.
Cheers!!
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.
2mm-3mm should work well.
Have you considered ventilation though? Sealing a chimney can cause damp problems if there is no ventilation!
no I haven't considerd ventilation because you can put your head in and look up and it's already been boarded up.
Oh, okay then ;-)
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!👍
Can you recommend best plasteboard fixings for floating shelves? Thx
I normally use these- ruclips.net/video/4r_MsgkXsBA/видео.html
Or spring toggles.
But it's best if you can get a fixing in a stud- ruclips.net/video/Uvr5uTnXvd8/видео.html
Weight test video here- ruclips.net/video/ECDysfNhx_E/видео.html
@@ultimatehandyman Thanks I'll get some zip fix fixings.
Well explained. You can also buy a tool (or part of the pack) that pulls the fixing tight, hope it helps
Thanks, I've used the tool here- ruclips.net/video/7mpcer0QzW8/видео.html&lc=
Thanks for the comment 👍
It can work if behind the plasterboard there is a soundproof panel?
Grip-it fixings m9ight be better for that- ruclips.net/video/szx7nMRZSIY/видео.html&t
I have used them on a stud wall, that had egg box between the plasterboard (Paramount partition)
But you might also need the undercutting tool- ruclips.net/video/-geib-6sa3M/видео.html&t
Thanks for the comment 👍
Thank you so much for the detailed video! Helped me so much installing a curtain rod! 😊
Excellent tutorial. Just what I needed, straight-forward and simple.
I'm glad the video helped
Thanks for the comment 👍
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?
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. ruclips.net/video/glzwY76O0d8/видео.html
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- ruclips.net/video/7mpcer0QzW8/видео.html
Thanks for the comment 👍
if the plasterboard is 20mm and the wood is 20mm, what length hollow wall anchor do I need? Is it 40mm or a bit bigger to help it grab the back of the plasterboard i.e. 45mm?
This should help, there is a chart that has the maximum and minimum wall thickness etc
assets.rawlplug.com/98428627-2b6f-469a-912a-aa19cfaee54b/en-pdf/FIXINGS/Lightweight_Fixings/Plasterboard_Fixings/SM_INTERSETS/EN-R-1951-SM_INTERSET.pdf
Wish I watched this BEFORE using it to put up shelves...
So I did the following
*Took the screws out of the fixing and tapped them in the drilled whole (like a plug)
*then fed the screw into the shelf bracket into the fixing/hole
*then screwed it in, until it tightened and will no longer turn
Please tell me that will hold?
As long as the fixings pulled tight, they will hold 👍
What is your unbiased thoughts opinions on best way to mount on plasterboard with breezeblock behind?? Cheers ultimate🤗
I'd use Rigifix ruclips.net/video/xaYfs3lr1jI/видео.html
Or Corefix or similar.
Hi, I just attempted to add an easy anchor to wall for a jewlery cabinet I want to hang. The easy anchor went through the dry wall BUT it appeared to have loosened the dry wall around it. I then put in the screw into the anchor leaving 1/4 out to hang the cabinet on but you can actually pull the anchor right out of wall. Any sugguestions on how to fix this issue? Should I use the anchor you showed? or will I have to make a whole new hole now?
we are having similar problem. I think we have the correct size anchor, and used the fixing tool to activate the anchor. but then the teeth wouldn't bite right inot the wall. we gently hit it with a rubber hammer and it eventually worked. But now the screw just spins. The end of the anchor doesn't appear open anymore. a very thin pokey tool (craft item) goes in the hole the whole way. i can feel the wall at the other end inside.
Thanks for a great video. I have a problem and hope you can advise on it.
I'm trying to fix a coat hook shelf to a plaster board clad brick wall. It's a converted garage. I have interset hollow wall fixings similar to what you have in the video (M6 x 37mm). I drill the correct size hole (11mm). Insert the fixing.
The problem is, the plaster board seems soft and the fixing just spins around, causing a bigger hole. The two little spikes on fixing bite onto the wall but won't stay put when I turn the screw.
Have you any tips to stop this happening? I've two holes drilled already and I don't think my partner will be impressed if I drill anymore 😂
Thanks 😃
If the plasterboard has not been skimmed over, you have to use the setting tool- ruclips.net/video/7mpcer0QzW8/видео.html&t
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@@ultimatehandyman Fantastic, thanks for the reply.
Legend mate. Still helping thickos like me in 2024!
I’m glad you found the video useful
Thanks for the comment 👍
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.
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
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.
This video shows how much weight certain fixings can hold, it might be of interest- ruclips.net/video/ECDysfNhx_E/видео.html
What are you fixing to the plasterboard?
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.
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- ruclips.net/video/mIEY3E4fiDk/видео.html
Just made my work easier around this old house - thumbs up! Thanks!
I'm glad the video helped
Thanks for the comment 👍
thanks. I looked them up and it looks like I would also need to get my hands on that puller tool to install them. Do you know if it is possible to tighten them using just a normal bolt and turning a 2nd nut to pull it in or would spin in the hole?
Thanks - I wasn’t sure if I was supposed to tighten them first and remove the screw or not
Thanks very much , I’ve been using these wall plugs wrong for years , knew I was going crazy ! So happy
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would this still work even if the hole ended being a little to big?. Im gonna be using this to hang my 32" Panasonic viera screen TV that is 18kg, the wall mount is 25 and the anchor weight holds 55lbs down and 40lbs up..this is my first time doing this so tips would be awesome. thank you so much for this video :)
+Ashley Lepage I would not use these if the hole is too big.I did a test recently the best performing plasterboard fixing was the spring toggle- ruclips.net/video/ECDysfNhx_E/видео.html
+Ultimate Handyman thank you so much!!. really appreciate it :)
+Ashley Lepage You are welcome ;-)
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?
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)
But can I use these in metal studs? If so, what diameter hole do I need? Is 5x37 enough for plasterboard and stud?
any tips for a hammer drive hollow wall anchor??? I don't have a drill so I bought hammer drive..... Thanks for the video now I know how they work. There were only pictures on the package......
Just what I needed, its easy and simple instructions and has given me some girl power to go it alone without help! thanks
You are welcome
Thanks for the comment 👍
I've been given some of these to use to put up a curtain rail. How do you know what size is correct for your plasterboard wall though?
These are not much good for a curtain rail, as windows are normally on external walls of properties, so there is normally bricks/blocks behind the plasterboard (unless it's timber framed).
If there are bricks/blocks behind these will not work well, unless there is a large gap.
Corefix might be a better option- ruclips.net/video/7xLhIPoO5gQ/видео.html&t
@@ultimatehandyman Brilliant thanks for the advice and prompt reply :)
Hi i wanted to know how much weight the plasterboard could hold rather than the the screw itself as im wanting to hang a Kingavon 2kw convector heater weighing 11kg with black glass panel front on my dormer palsterboard and it needs to hang just sitting on the screws once drilled ..rather than actually screwing in tight like say for eg..a shelf bracket...will these screws (anchor) hold my 11kg heater sitting on on just 3 screws without ripping the plasterboard out or coming loose after while du