Excellent video. What makes you stand out from the rest is your sharing of the 'non textbook' DIY difficulties and your thoughts and experience on how to tackle them. As a keen DIYer for many years, your challenges echo and most of all, I am still learning from your generous sharing of knowledge. Thank you
Thanks so much Paul. Making mistakes is reality isn't it. There was a time when I would edit them out thinking it was a mark of failure but I quickly realised they were essential 😉 Thanks so much for that. You have no idea how valuable heart felt comments like this are in an industry where it's often hard to keep up the mojo! 👊
Nice tips there. Another tip if you have countersunk/panne screws and you want to hang say a large painting or heavy mirror, use some washers. The wire/hanging loops can then sit behind the washer so can't be easily pulled off by kids/knocks etc.
Bravo Charlie! That's the first succinct, cogent & professional DIY video I've ever seen. I've just moved to a new-build so will be following this advice. Many thanks .....
Tried a few of the plasterboard fixings with no luck, watched this video and bought the wall plugs and the hooks and was done in minutes and solid! Thank you
Just moved house and had quite a few heavy mirrors / pictures to hang. Those Fischer Duopower fixings are awesome. Never come accross a stronger fixing into a plasterboard wall. Yet again thanks Charlie.
Thx for this video. The screw threw the middle of the standard picture hook works just brilliantly and I have just hung a heavy mirror using this method and now don’t have to worry that it will fall of the wall at some point in the future. Thank you.
I feel so silly. A year ago your video helped me so much. This year I forgot about the tool, ended up damaging the wall. Now ordered the setting tool on amazon and cant wait to fix it tomorrow. Many thanks
Well done. The setting tool is a game changer. Sorry to hear about that. Still, you can repair the damage very easily using Easi-Fill. ruclips.net/video/6Omsv5-NN9k/видео.html Buy the pack that has the 1kg sachets in it.
This was so brilliant and cannot thank you enough. It was eye opening to understand how the different fixings behave on the other side. My many failed attempts of the past all make sense now 😂 thank you again 😊
Hi charlie, stumbled on your channel yesterday. used the smaller rawl plug and picture hook technique, brilliant advice and now have a heavy pic on a plasterboard wall with zero movement, thanks so much.
Hey Charlie - I used the brass clips with the plugs you mentioned on this video to hang a 21kg mirror and it's changed my life ! Four hooks fastened to the back of the mirror and they then so simply slip onto the brass hooks. Absolute genius. I'd attach a photo but I don't think you can
Great Video. It’s so helpful and thoughtfully put together. I particularly like the way you show what’s happening behind the plasterboard. I actually don’t agree with you that you need a fixing tool to use the anchor fixings. You can anchor it to the wall by simply using the flathead screw provided and screwing the anchor fixing tight. That’s why the flathead comes with the washer; so that it can turn freely while you’re anchoring the fixing. Then you simply undo the screw and fix whatever you want onto the wall. Voila and the best fixing into 12mm plasterboard by a country mile.
Great work! You're welcome and here's my update video ruclips.net/video/Jdu9RId7m90/видео.html The spring toggles are very good. The snap toggles are even better 👍😉
Fantastic video and detailed explanation. I have just purchased the Anchor fixing and tool. I know the video is 4 years ago nearly, but glad I came across it. Will update if I succeed in hanging my clock!
@@CharlieDIYte Not bad. I purchased hollow wall anchor M5x52mm (not sure what the M5 stands for). Used an 8mm drill bit (more of a guess but it fit nicely). Bought the tool and messed up the first one but the second one was great. And yes, pretty darn solid. Thanks again!
Thank you, Charlie. FInally managed to get a bracket fixed on our 1970s honeycomb studded wall without hours of frustration, several holes with plasterboard pull out, or eventually putting it on a solid wall and out of place! I am now totally confident my glass fronted bookcases are robustly secured on the wall. These Fisher Duo plugs are fantastic.
Thank you. This was exactly the advice I needed to put up a heavy mirror on a plasterboard wall. I went with the Fischer Duopower plugs, and used the tip about putting a screw through the stronger hangers, and that seems very solid.
Glad to hear that, Steve. They're great fixings those Duopowers. I tend to use the 8x40s rather than the 6x30s. There's a full plasterboard fixings update here is you have a moment ruclips.net/video/Jdu9RId7m90/видео.html 👍
Thanks so much for the comment Anna. So chuffed you're finding my vids useful. You might check out this one if you've got stuff to fix up into plasterboard ruclips.net/video/Jdu9RId7m90/видео.html
Great video Charlie 👍 I've seen many fixture comparison videos bit yours is far and away the clearest with the plasterboard mock up. Interesting to see how the fixtures bunch up behind the wall.
The metal anchor type fixings are my favourite, use them all the time for hanging all sorts of picture frames. You do not need the fixing gun, all you do is insert them into your drilled hole and tighten the screw up, you will feel the anchor opening up as it gets tighter, snug it down then back the screw out enough to hang your frame. they are great.
Thanks for the great video, we're new to the UK, coming from South Africa, where everything is brick, so this is very helpful when trying to DIY on a modern build over here!
Thank you do much have watched many videos and yours seems to be the only 1 that makes sense It can be so daunting learning from scratch things I took for granted my Dad would do 😢
I appreciate your video It really help me get a better understanding of what I needed to do to hand my heavy mirror. I decided to create a video list and I will be watching more of your videos.
Thank you for this excellent, informative video. Showing either side of the wall really helps understanding. I'm about to hang my wife's new, heavy vanity mirror on a freshly painted plasterboard wall. I'm going with the two picture hook approach with UX6 fixings. 😊
We moved into an old Victorian home and struggled with the plasterboard and the old original slat/plaster walls when it came to hanging things. At the end, we found it best to scrape out the built up paint on the picture moldings and use those again. I put up more picture moldings in the rooms in which they had been removed. For really heavy objects, I strongly recommend putting up even a thin strip of wood that straddles two struts behind the wall and then use that as your surface to drive through the hook or screw.
Thanks Chris. For heavy stuff on plasterboard walls where you can't anchor into the brickwork behind, those metal wall anchors are hard to beat, but watch this vid if you're going to buy them ruclips.net/video/e3hjzPNe5wk/видео.html The Geefix is also a superb fixing for hanging heavy stuff ruclips.net/video/aeFyQS2NGVM/видео.html 👍🏻
This is an amazing video, knowing what’s going on behind the plasterboard gives me a lot more confidence. Gonna grab some of those duopower plugs tomorrow and finally hang some stuff up :)
Thanks Ben. Check this one out for a definitive run though of fixings and it'd be great to have you subscribe if you haven't already ruclips.net/video/Jdu9RId7m90/видео.htmlsi=TaWCzIuj3yRgFGOT 👊
You're very welcome Robin, thanks for the comment. If you have a small void and then brickwork these are brilliant bit.ly/2RvkVxb For a really heavy load where there's nothing behind the wall to screw into, these are fantastic bit.ly/352tcwB
The Fischer Dupower are fantastic. Tried to buy some at Leyland SDM and the bloke I asked said, "I used to work for Fischer & they are the best we don't stock them but Screwfix up the road do'.
Yes they're brilliant. I use them all the time in place of the UX6 I used to use. The 6x30 is too small though in my opinion so the 8x40 is my preferred plug. Just wish they had made a direct replacement for the 6mm dia UX6. A Duopower 6x40 would have removed the need and confusion of having two sizes.
I watch this multi times as I've been putting up all my mirrors and pictures that require them. I'm putting a heavy statue head on my wall in a bit so watched this again 😁
Charlie. Good info. I hung two 5ft by 4.5ft pictures that are close to 15kgs the other day. I went through all of these options in my head and tried a couple on the first picture. I was using 3 heavy duty j hooks with 2 screws on each, for each picture. New Fischer plugs worked best, however when using two in close proximity, they can twist so much that the pressure on the board that it pops in between them causing a nice big hole. Found hand tightening worked very well after this !
Hi Nick. Thanks for this - and great work! Yes, plasterboard is so brittle you want to spread out the holes as much as possible - but I see what you were thinking - trying to double up on the screws to increase the strength. I'd say going forward that if you get the right fixing, one screw should more than suffice.
really helpful - will use this to hang a heavy mirror. we had the problem of the plasterboard fixings coming out continuously with the baby stair gate. so will try this for that aswell.
Excellent. I bought a heavy mirror a few days ago, and I've been looking for some guidance on the best way to make it sure it behaves itself when I hang it up.
I have just hung a huge mirror with a very large ornate frame on a plasterboard wall using 2 pieces of laminate flooring that lock together, you could literally hang a lorry off a plasterboard wall using this method which I saw on TikTok, well worth a try if you have really heavy mirrors etc to fix.
Hi, just found your channel and wanted to say how fantastic I think your videos and replies to specific questions are - really helpful and much appreciated, thanks
Thanks Paul, I really appreciate that. I try and reply to as much as I can. I think it's an important part of the process, but inevitably there are some that I miss. Many thanks for watching my vids 👍
I have been commissioned to make a large heavy framed mirror (2"x4") , Nice to see my options, thanks Charlie. I already have the anchor fixings and the setting tool, but will add a more positive 'hooks' to hang onto. I have used flush mount fittings in the past, but split the pair, and use each part as a hook. As a benefit, you can use a couple of screws in each plate.
Thank you Charlie, just bought a 5kg wall art and was wondering how to hang it as it is landscape 110cm and has a wire. Your explanation came in handy. Now I am off to get some hooks. Thank you 👍
Useful information with great tips. With this video I really knew what I was going to buy (and what was needed for some anchors; anchor setting tool) to hang an heavy mirror with confidence! Thanks Charlie for your video its was a great help!
Awesome video. I was looking for a vid which demonstartes what a wall fixing does behind the scene and how to properly install the screw into 1. This did the job and more 👌
Charlie. Thanks just moved into a house with lots of plaster board walls. These videos extremely helpful on best approach. About to use the use the Fischer duo to secure some Jonaxel (Ikea) wardrobe units to the wall.
Thanks. Some have a clever design whereby you can snap off the front sand push them into the wall. Failing that you can gently drill the front off with a large HSS drill bit and then push it through and fill the hole. 👍
Provided excellent advice as to how to fix a 5.5kg clock to my plasterboard wall. I will be being extra careful and will probably seek out one of those Duo fittings.
thank you very straight forward and illustrative - I am placing a suspension gal frame fora n ikea cabinet which will stick out 60cm from the wall -I will place two wcrews into vertical joists and 3 into the plasterboard using the aussie version of the duopower or the metal ones - it depends on what my local hardware store has!! I will fix one side of the cabinet to the adjacent pantry and the otherside will hang free cheers from Bob down under
Good video l personally use anchor fixings and for heavy items drill hole in plasterboard spray into hole with cavity foam fit anchor fixing when set makes a strong job
Fantastic Video!! I just bought a metal framed mirror weighing 40 LBS (yes, USA here!), and I was worried I could not hang it securely, but after viewing your video here, I'm feeling confident. I like the metal anchor the best and so I am off to purchase those with the setting tool you used here. Thank you for this great tutorial - I just now 'LIKED' and 'SUBBED'! Anxious to see more of your videos!!
I've hung art professionally for over 25 years and I'm glad you made it look complicated for folks... it's not but that allows me to have a robust work schedule... P.S. Using protruding screws in a wall for a heavy mirror is negligent.. you need a Z-bar.(french cleat)
We use french cleats in the soft furnishings industry to hang headboards so I'm familiar with them. It's a neat idea but you can't always attach them to the rear of the thing you're hanging.
Molly metal anchors from esselle or fischer, no doubt the best and strongest in all weather temperature , the fischer plastic can easily spin and loose its grip. Cheers from Stockholm, good show!
Well Matt, my early attempts were pretty mixed too! If you don't use the tool, it's crucial to have the turning stop, to stop the fixing swivelling in its hole when you tighten it.
That was such an informative video! Great detail on products, such as drill sizes, raw plugs sizes and all their comparisons. Perfect for the occasional DIYer such as myself who has no clue. I can just follow your instructions :-)
Guess I'm a bit late here, from experience I would always use the metal expansion by hand screwing it - I've never seen that tool you have. I run in all the way in with the screw to expand it on the back, then back out the screw and use the hook metal part on the front - at least two sharing the load like you mention. For light pictures the plastic ones seem fine. Great work and a good explanation of how they work.
Fair point, and you obviously found the importance of using a turning stop (possibly the thing you're actually fixing to the wall). The setting tool makes it so much easier though.
I think I used fixings from Ramset (Universal Anchor) when I mounted the toilet paper holder (after episodes with the kids ripping it off the wall when it was justgthe screws included in the pack). It's nylon and bunches up behind in big twists and is nice and secure.
Ive used both the plugs, you cant beat them. Ive also found they work even better dropping the piolot hole down a size and tapping the plugs in with a hammer. You do have to be very carefull. You can even do this with a normal raw plug as long as the plasterboard is new and in good order and load is fairly light. Ie 15mm copper pipe, talon clips. Just have to get the hole size right. 6mm hole, brown raw plug and 2" 10 screw, give it a go.
Great video and love your channel. But I’m afraid I’m such a beginner that I need something even more basic. I live in a 30s house with... walls. But when you are talking about how to hang a picture on “plasterboard” you’re already assuming I know what plasterboard is. Are all walls plasterboard? They’ve certainly been “plastered”. I’d love a video on “what different kinds of wall are there” so I can even begin to start with videos like these!
Thanks Dan! You'll know your wall is plasterboard, because when you tap it with your knuckles, you'll hear a hollow noise. You have two sorts of plasterboard wall 1) where the plasterboard has been screwed to studwork, and 2) where the plasterboard wall that has been "dot and dabbed" or glued to the solid brickwork behind. A solid wall that has a plaster skim on it will generally have a solid rather than hollow sound. You're not the first person to say that, so I'll bear that in mind!!
Charlie DIYte thanks for that reply. Yep i think in my case it’s plaster directly onto brick - old 1920s house - so this video doesn’t apply but I’ve filed it away in my mind somewhere just in case
Hi, I have just fixed my led tv to a bracket on the wall and after watching your videos I opted for the grip it tv bracket kit. I drilled the huge hole for the blue grip it fixing, just one thank goodness and realised that my wall is double plasterboard thickness of 20mm so I couldn’t use the gripits. I hurriedly repaired the hole and then made my way to b&q for an alternative. I ended up with Fischer wallboard anchors, an awesome choice I have to say, very easy to fit with a 12mm drill but I’m still really confused when u mention the fixing tool in all of your videos. Neither the Fischer or the diall ones had any fixing tools ready to buy with them and when I asked about it in b&q they hadn’t a clue what I was talking about. I simply used my power drill with a screwdriver attachment and kept drilling the screw in until it was fixed which is how it shows to do it on the back of the pack. Please can u clarify I’m really worried that I have missed a step and that the tv is going to somehow fall off the wall?!?
Hi there. Sounds like you've got nothing to worry about! Excellent choice going for the wall anchors, and sorry if I've confused you in my vids. There are two ways to fix wall anchors - see my video here where I outline what those are ruclips.net/video/e3hjzPNe5wk/видео.html. Basically you can do it like you did manually, which is fine when you're screwing through a bracket like you did, and crucially, you have to keep turning the screw until it goes really tight (like you did), because it's only at that point that the anchor umbrella has opened tight behind the plasterboard. The other way to do it is by using the setting tool that you saw in my video. The setting tool is great if you're installing a lot of wall anchors, but for a one off application it's not necessary - which is why I did the video I linked to above. To tighten the fixing like you did, you have to have a turn stop (ie the bracket) between the screw and the anchor itself, otherwise if you try and simply tighten the screw straight into the fixing it will spin around without tightening and make a mess of the wall. The setting tool removes that worry, because it pulls open the anchor behind the plasterboard by levering the screw forward, whereas the way you did it, you were relying on the thread action of the screw to tighten the anchor. Hope that makes sense...
Yes the setting tool makes fastening them so much easier, doesn't it. You just have to make sure with the cheaper ones that you locate the tool snug against the bolt as otherwise you can pull the bolt head through the soft metal of the locating lug in the setting tool, when you pull the trigger.
This video just saved my wife's heavy mirror that I was about to hang, and therefore my life too!! Thanks mate.
Glad to hear it, Alfonso. What did you use in the end?
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Thank you man. This is inspiring. I hope you are alive.
You can always f26 it lol
🤣🤣 I know tht feeling! I had to do the same today
Excellent video. What makes you stand out from the rest is your sharing of the 'non textbook' DIY difficulties and your thoughts and experience on how to tackle them. As a keen DIYer for many years, your challenges echo and most of all, I am still learning from your generous sharing of knowledge. Thank you
Thanks so much Paul. Making mistakes is reality isn't it. There was a time when I would edit them out thinking it was a mark of failure but I quickly realised they were essential 😉 Thanks so much for that. You have no idea how valuable heart felt comments like this are in an industry where it's often hard to keep up the mojo! 👊
Nice tips there. Another tip if you have countersunk/panne screws and you want to hang say a large painting or heavy mirror, use some washers. The wire/hanging loops can then sit behind the washer so can't be easily pulled off by kids/knocks etc.
Bravo Charlie! That's the first succinct, cogent & professional DIY video I've ever seen. I've just moved to a new-build so will be following this advice. Many thanks .....
Tried a few of the plasterboard fixings with no luck, watched this video and bought the wall plugs and the hooks and was done in minutes and solid! Thank you
Really glad to hear it Sharon. Great work, and thanks for letting me know 👍🏻
I have watched your video several times and finally got to hang my heavy mirror!!!. Thanks 😊
Yey! Well done and thanks for the comment 👍
Hey, how heavy are we talking?
Such a friendly, practical and understandable video with absolutely no time-wasting BS! Thank you so much!
You're welcome David. Many thanks for the Comment 🙏
Just moved house and had quite a few heavy mirrors / pictures to hang. Those Fischer Duopower fixings are awesome. Never come accross a stronger fixing into a plasterboard wall. Yet again thanks Charlie.
Thx for this video. The screw threw the middle of the standard picture hook works just brilliantly and I have just hung a heavy mirror using this method and now don’t have to worry that it will fall of the wall at some point in the future. Thank you.
I feel so silly. A year ago your video helped me so much. This year I forgot about the tool, ended up damaging the wall. Now ordered the setting tool on amazon and cant wait to fix it tomorrow. Many thanks
Well done. The setting tool is a game changer. Sorry to hear about that. Still, you can repair the damage very easily using Easi-Fill. ruclips.net/video/6Omsv5-NN9k/видео.html Buy the pack that has the 1kg sachets in it.
This was so brilliant and cannot thank you enough. It was eye opening to understand how the different fixings behave on the other side. My many failed attempts of the past all make sense now 😂 thank you again 😊
Hi charlie, stumbled on your channel yesterday. used the smaller rawl plug and picture hook technique, brilliant advice and now have a heavy pic on a plasterboard wall with zero movement, thanks so much.
Hey Charlie - I used the brass clips with the plugs you mentioned on this video to hang a 21kg mirror and it's changed my life ! Four hooks fastened to the back of the mirror and they then so simply slip onto the brass hooks. Absolute genius. I'd attach a photo but I don't think you can
Hi,
Do you mean you used the picture hook with the ux6 fixing?
I need to hang a 20KG mirror above a staircase and not sure what fixing to use.
Great Video. It’s so helpful and thoughtfully put together. I particularly like the way you show what’s happening behind the plasterboard. I actually don’t agree with you that you need a fixing tool to use the anchor fixings. You can anchor it to the wall by simply using the flathead screw provided and screwing the anchor fixing tight. That’s why the flathead comes with the washer; so that it can turn freely while you’re anchoring the fixing. Then you simply undo the screw and fix whatever you want onto the wall. Voila and the best fixing into 12mm plasterboard by a country mile.
Hi Charlie, thank you ever so much for this video. My mirrors and pictures were sitting on the floor for over a year. Now they are all up. ☺
Hey, are they heavy as 15kg?
Thanks, bud! Have a heavy framed puzzle my mom and I did that I want on a wall. This gave me confidence on what to do to hang it securely.
Glad to hear it. Good luck with the job 👊
Thanks for sharing Charlie. I just hung up a heavy picture frame using the spring toggle. Without this video, I won’t even know it exists. 😊
Great work! You're welcome and here's my update video ruclips.net/video/Jdu9RId7m90/видео.html The spring toggles are very good. The snap toggles are even better 👍😉
Fantastic video and detailed explanation. I have just purchased the Anchor fixing and tool. I know the video is 4 years ago nearly, but glad I came across it. Will update if I succeed in hanging my clock!
Thanks Tobias. Yes please let me know how you get on 👊🏻
@@CharlieDIYte Not bad. I purchased hollow wall anchor M5x52mm (not sure what the M5 stands for). Used an 8mm drill bit (more of a guess but it fit nicely). Bought the tool and messed up the first one but the second one was great. And yes, pretty darn solid. Thanks again!
Thank you, Charlie. FInally managed to get a bracket fixed on our 1970s honeycomb studded wall without hours of frustration, several holes with plasterboard pull out, or eventually putting it on a solid wall and out of place! I am now totally confident my glass fronted bookcases are robustly secured on the wall. These Fisher Duo plugs are fantastic.
Thank you. This was exactly the advice I needed to put up a heavy mirror on a plasterboard wall. I went with the Fischer Duopower plugs, and used the tip about putting a screw through the stronger hangers, and that seems very solid.
Glad to hear that, Steve. They're great fixings those Duopowers. I tend to use the 8x40s rather than the 6x30s. There's a full plasterboard fixings update here is you have a moment ruclips.net/video/Jdu9RId7m90/видео.html 👍
Two picture hooks method worked a treat for a heavy mirror- it is a super strong fixing. Great video thanks
As a middle aged woman on my own I find your videos invaluable. Thank you !!
Thanks so much for the comment Anna. So chuffed you're finding my vids useful. You might check out this one if you've got stuff to fix up into plasterboard ruclips.net/video/Jdu9RId7m90/видео.html
Great video Charlie 👍 I've seen many fixture comparison videos bit yours is far and away the clearest with the plasterboard mock up. Interesting to see how the fixtures bunch up behind the wall.
Thanks - I really appreciate that. I'm planning a 2020 plasterboard fixings update video at some point, but it won't be for a few months.
Clear instructions. Thank you. You've ensured my curtain rails don't fall down!
Excellent. Glad to hear it 👍
The metal anchor type fixings are my favourite, use them all the time for hanging all sorts of picture frames. You do not need the fixing gun, all you do is insert them into your drilled hole and tighten the screw up, you will feel the anchor opening up as it gets tighter, snug it down then back the screw out enough to hang your frame. they are great.
This is a very useful information as I have recently moved to Manchester and that solve many of hanging problem. Thx Charlie, you are a life saver.
You're welcome. For a comprehensive run through check out this updated video ruclips.net/video/Jdu9RId7m90/видео.html
It's the first time I've seen this channel and really pleased that I have come across it.
Me too.
Thanks for the great video, we're new to the UK, coming from South Africa, where everything is brick, so this is very helpful when trying to DIY on a modern build over here!
Thanks for that. For a comprehensive run through this is the vid you want to watch ruclips.net/video/Jdu9RId7m90/видео.htmlsi=HJOp2qDHN3Ygs13y
Thank you do much have watched many videos and yours seems to be the only 1 that makes sense
It can be so daunting learning from scratch things I took for granted my Dad would do 😢
Perfect timing on this vid! I have a large, very heavy picture to hang and this gave me the BEST info on how best to do the job!
Great presentation. Thank you for the time and effort you took to make this video and share it with us. Greetings from Croatia.
I swear you have a video for every DIY problem I come across. So helpful and informative, thank you so much! Subscribed
I appreciate your video
It really help me get a better understanding of what I needed to do to hand my heavy mirror.
I decided to create a video list and I will be watching more of your videos.
Thanks Tony. Here's the most recent update that tells you everything you need to know ruclips.net/video/Jdu9RId7m90/видео.html 👊
Thank you for this excellent, informative video. Showing either side of the wall really helps understanding. I'm about to hang my wife's new, heavy vanity mirror on a freshly painted plasterboard wall. I'm going with the two picture hook approach with UX6 fixings. 😊
You're welcome. Check this one out for a comprehensive run though if all the options ruclips.net/video/Jdu9RId7m90/видео.htmlsi=Cee-y-x9fDKbkMQe
We moved into an old Victorian home and struggled with the plasterboard and the old original slat/plaster walls when it came to hanging things. At the end, we found it best to scrape out the built up paint on the picture moldings and use those again. I put up more picture moldings in the rooms in which they had been removed. For really heavy objects, I strongly recommend putting up even a thin strip of wood that straddles two struts behind the wall and then use that as your surface to drive through the hook or screw.
Great video. Plus you've given me a great idea for hanging a 6kg picture using the Fischer Duo Power. Thank you.
That was so good. Hanging a really heavy mirror, this advice is superb
Thanks Chris. For heavy stuff on plasterboard walls where you can't anchor into the brickwork behind, those metal wall anchors are hard to beat, but watch this vid if you're going to buy them ruclips.net/video/e3hjzPNe5wk/видео.html The Geefix is also a superb fixing for hanging heavy stuff ruclips.net/video/aeFyQS2NGVM/видео.html 👍🏻
This is an amazing video, knowing what’s going on behind the plasterboard gives me a lot more confidence. Gonna grab some of those duopower plugs tomorrow and finally hang some stuff up :)
Excellent video. I’m completely new to dyi or even anything related, so this was absolutely ideal. Thank you.
Thanks Ben. Check this one out for a definitive run though of fixings and it'd be great to have you subscribe if you haven't already ruclips.net/video/Jdu9RId7m90/видео.htmlsi=TaWCzIuj3yRgFGOT 👊
You are quite simply giving me piece of mind on my new build plaster walls fixings etcs thank you thank you thank you
You're very welcome Robin, thanks for the comment. If you have a small void and then brickwork these are brilliant bit.ly/2RvkVxb For a really heavy load where there's nothing behind the wall to screw into, these are fantastic bit.ly/352tcwB
The Fischer Dupower are fantastic. Tried to buy some at Leyland SDM and the bloke I asked said, "I used to work for Fischer & they are the best we don't stock them but Screwfix up the road do'.
Yes they're brilliant. I use them all the time in place of the UX6 I used to use. The 6x30 is too small though in my opinion so the 8x40 is my preferred plug. Just wish they had made a direct replacement for the 6mm dia UX6. A Duopower 6x40 would have removed the need and confusion of having two sizes.
I watch this multi times as I've been putting up all my mirrors and pictures that require them. I'm putting a heavy statue head on my wall in a bit so watched this again 😁
So what technique did you use and how did it turn out? Did you buy/use the fixing tool?
Extremely well explained video and solid advice. All with a smile; nice.
Charlie.
Good info.
I hung two 5ft by 4.5ft pictures that are close to 15kgs the other day.
I went through all of these options in my head and tried a couple on the first picture. I was using 3 heavy duty j hooks with 2 screws on each, for each picture.
New Fischer plugs worked best, however when using two in close proximity, they can twist so much that the pressure on the board that it pops in between them causing a nice big hole.
Found hand tightening worked very well after this !
Hi Nick. Thanks for this - and great work! Yes, plasterboard is so brittle you want to spread out the holes as much as possible - but I see what you were thinking - trying to double up on the screws to increase the strength. I'd say going forward that if you get the right fixing, one screw should more than suffice.
Excellent demo and explanation, just what I was looking for.
Thanks 👍🏻
This is so helpful, i have a really heavy wall mirror that needs to be put up. But was scared it falls down. These offer me a bit of security 😁
Thank you! I have a VERY heavy old framed dresser mirror to hang on the wall. I favor using the umbrella anchor.
Yes that'll do a good job.
Thanks for the video. Never knew plasterboard screws could be so interesting
really helpful - will use this to hang a heavy mirror. we had the problem of the plasterboard fixings coming out continuously with the baby stair gate. so will try this for that aswell.
Hi Vanessa, so glad you found it useful and thanks for taking the time to comment!
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Excellent. I bought a heavy mirror a few days ago, and I've been looking for some guidance on the best way to make it sure it behaves itself when I hang it up.
Thanks for that! If it's into plasterboard you might just take a look at these too ruclips.net/video/aeFyQS2NGVM/видео.html
Thank you so much for these terrific videos - you are a complete hero!
Aw thanks so much Linda - and thank YOU for taking the time to get in touch - it's the life blood of my channel 👏👏
I have just hung a huge mirror with a very large ornate frame on a plasterboard wall using 2 pieces of laminate flooring that lock together, you could literally hang a lorry off a plasterboard wall using this method which I saw on TikTok, well worth a try if you have really heavy mirrors etc to fix.
Thanks Tony. I'll check that out.
This vid was invaluable...many thanks! Had to hang a relatively heavy mirror in our new house. Curtain poles next ... 🙄
Cheers Dan. Glad you found it useful.👍🏻
Hi, just found your channel and wanted to say how fantastic I think your videos and replies to specific questions are - really helpful and much appreciated, thanks
Thanks Paul, I really appreciate that. I try and reply to as much as I can. I think it's an important part of the process, but inevitably there are some that I miss. Many thanks for watching my vids 👍
This video was incredibly helpful and straightforward. My husband and I are trying to hang heavy pictures and your advice has given us confidence 👍
You're welcome Natalie, thanks for letting me know. Here's my updated video if you have a moment ruclips.net/video/Jdu9RId7m90/видео.html 👍
Great video mate. Very helpful and really good explanations/demonstrations.
Thanks Brenndon. 👍
I have been commissioned to make a large heavy framed mirror (2"x4") , Nice to see my options, thanks Charlie. I already have the anchor fixings and the setting tool, but will add a more positive 'hooks' to hang onto. I have used flush mount fittings in the past, but split the pair, and use each part as a hook. As a benefit, you can use a couple of screws in each plate.
Thank you Charlie, just bought a 5kg wall art and was wondering how to hang it as it is landscape 110cm and has a wire. Your explanation came in handy. Now I am off to get some hooks. Thank you 👍
Great video. Well shot and with good explanations. Thank you very much.
You're very welcome - thanks for taking the time to convent!
A Really Well done video. I will likely go with the old fashioned silver metal anchors. Thank you so much !!!!
Very good information, explained extremely well! Thanks!
Thanks Lynn 👍
Useful information with great tips. With this video I really knew what I was going to buy (and what was needed for some anchors; anchor setting tool) to hang an heavy mirror with confidence! Thanks Charlie for your video its was a great help!
Awesome video. I was looking for a vid which demonstartes what a wall fixing does behind the scene and how to properly install the screw into 1. This did the job and more 👌
Very instructive and helpful.👏
Glad you found it useful 👍
Charlie. Thanks just moved into a house with lots of plaster board walls. These videos extremely helpful on best approach. About to use the use the Fischer duo to secure some Jonaxel (Ikea) wardrobe units to the wall.
Also remember🤔 that once you install those anchor fixings, they are in for good! There is no removing them. Great Vid! Thanks so much👍😉🇨🇦
Thanks. Some have a clever design whereby you can snap off the front sand push them into the wall. Failing that you can gently drill the front off with a large HSS drill bit and then push it through and fill the hole. 👍
Provided excellent advice as to how to fix a 5.5kg clock to my plasterboard wall. I will be being extra careful and will probably seek out one of those Duo fittings.
thank you very straight forward and illustrative - I am placing a suspension gal frame fora n ikea cabinet which will stick out 60cm from the wall -I will place two wcrews into vertical joists and 3 into the plasterboard using the aussie version of the duopower or the metal ones - it depends on what my local hardware store has!! I will fix one side of the cabinet to the adjacent pantry and the otherside will hang free cheers from Bob down under
Sounds like a good plan Doc. Good luck 👍
Good video l personally use anchor fixings and for heavy items drill hole in plasterboard spray into hole with cavity foam fit anchor fixing when set makes a strong job
Very nice info. video. Thanks!! I'm going to have my husband watch this, so we can hang shelves easier!
Fantastic Video!! I just bought a metal framed mirror weighing 40 LBS (yes, USA here!), and I was worried I could not hang it securely, but after viewing your video here, I'm feeling confident. I like the metal anchor the best and so I am off to purchase those with the setting tool you used here. Thank you for this great tutorial - I just now 'LIKED' and 'SUBBED'! Anxious to see more of your videos!!
I've hung art professionally for over 25 years and I'm glad you made it look complicated for folks... it's not but that allows me to have a robust work schedule...
P.S. Using protruding screws in a wall for a heavy mirror is negligent.. you need a Z-bar.(french cleat)
We use french cleats in the soft furnishings industry to hang headboards so I'm familiar with them. It's a neat idea but you can't always attach them to the rear of the thing you're hanging.
Molly metal anchors from esselle or fischer, no doubt the best and strongest in all weather temperature , the fischer plastic can easily spin and loose its grip. Cheers from Stockholm, good show!
Great video, very helpful. Interesting to see how the fixings work behind the scenes!
Thanks!
still useful in 2022, liked and subscribed. thanks for sharing
Thanks, really appreciate the sub. Here's an update vid. The T-Bolt mirror kit is quite impressive, too ruclips.net/video/Jdu9RId7m90/видео.html
Glad I watched til the end. The DuoPower is the way to go
Thanks. Yes, they're awesome fixings, aren't they!
Excellent, clear and concise.
Thanks. Here's my update ruclips.net/video/Jdu9RId7m90/видео.html 👊
Awesome video! Just what I needed to know about hanging my heavy iron framed mirror! Thank you Charlie! ;)
Use a pair of J hooks
Thank you for tutorial different tools for hanging panel
Never realised you could use a tool to fix those metal fixings. No wonder my success with them has been mixed!
Well Matt, my early attempts were pretty mixed too! If you don't use the tool, it's crucial to have the turning stop, to stop the fixing swivelling in its hole when you tighten it.
Found this, and your other video helpful. Realised one could use a hollow wall anchor, employ a screw driver to secure it and add a picture hook.
Glad you found it useful. 👍
That was such an informative video! Great detail on products, such as drill sizes, raw plugs sizes and all their comparisons. Perfect for the occasional DIYer such as myself who has no clue. I can just follow your instructions :-)
A beaut and articulate simple presentation mate, keep them coming. I’m off now to get my shit to hang this 10kg Big Ben 👊
Thanks Kevin. Good luck with that and drop me a line if you have any probs 👊🏻
This is such an excellent video - thank you!
Terry Towells Thanks Terry, for taking the time to comment. Glad you liked it!
Thank you. I need this information to hang heavy decorations inside of my manufactured home. It’s only a quarter inch drywall
You're welcome. Here's my comprehensive run through ruclips.net/video/Jdu9RId7m90/видео.htmlsi=0IlDd9MibxK_YOyt
Charlie, thank you for sharing buddy!
You're welcome. Thanks for the comment. 👍🏻
Guess I'm a bit late here, from experience I would always use the metal expansion by hand screwing it - I've never seen that tool you have. I run in all the way in with the screw to expand it on the back, then back out the screw and use the hook metal part on the front - at least two sharing the load like you mention. For light pictures the plastic ones seem fine. Great work and a good explanation of how they work.
Fair point, and you obviously found the importance of using a turning stop (possibly the thing you're actually fixing to the wall). The setting tool makes it so much easier though.
@@CharlieDIYte omg what is that setting tool and screw called I cannot find it anywhere
Exactly what I was needing. Thx so much.
Your welcome 👍
Really cool to see how the Duopower performed. I have the fixings with the setting tool, but nice to see other options.
Wow! Great video. Good idea to see the other side of how a fixing grips. Well done 👍
Thanks Rich!
I think I used fixings from Ramset (Universal Anchor) when I mounted the toilet paper holder (after episodes with the kids ripping it off the wall when it was justgthe screws included in the pack). It's nylon and bunches up behind in big twists and is nice and secure.
Ive used both the plugs, you cant beat them. Ive also found they work even better dropping the piolot hole down a size and tapping the plugs in with a hammer. You do have to be very carefull. You can even do this with a normal raw plug as long as the plasterboard is new and in good order and load is fairly light. Ie 15mm copper pipe, talon clips. Just have to get the hole size right. 6mm hole, brown raw plug and 2" 10 screw, give it a go.
Great video and love your channel. But I’m afraid I’m such a beginner that I need something even more basic. I live in a 30s house with... walls. But when you are talking about how to hang a picture on “plasterboard” you’re already assuming I know what plasterboard is. Are all walls plasterboard? They’ve certainly been “plastered”. I’d love a video on “what different kinds of wall are there” so I can even begin to start with videos like these!
Thanks Dan! You'll know your wall is plasterboard, because when you tap it with your knuckles, you'll hear a hollow noise. You have two sorts of plasterboard wall 1) where the plasterboard has been screwed to studwork, and 2) where the plasterboard wall that has been "dot and dabbed" or glued to the solid brickwork behind. A solid wall that has a plaster skim on it will generally have a solid rather than hollow sound. You're not the first person to say that, so I'll bear that in mind!!
Charlie DIYte thanks for that reply. Yep i think in my case it’s plaster directly onto brick - old 1920s house - so this video doesn’t apply but I’ve filed it away in my mind somewhere just in case
Excellent video, very cool idea using the conventional picture hook in that way. Big fan of those Fischer duo’s also!
Really helpful video - thank you so much. I’m learning so much from you.
Very very useful - thank you
This has been very useful. I love the clear instructions and the visual demonstrations. Thanks for the tips👍🏽
Thank you so much for this video, i am place order straight away.
Hi, I have just fixed my led tv to a bracket on the wall and after watching your videos I opted for the grip it tv bracket kit. I drilled the huge hole for the blue grip it fixing, just one thank goodness and realised that my wall is double plasterboard thickness of 20mm so I couldn’t use the gripits. I hurriedly repaired the hole and then made my way to b&q for an alternative. I ended up with Fischer wallboard anchors, an awesome choice I have to say, very easy to fit with a 12mm drill but I’m still really confused when u mention the fixing tool in all of your videos. Neither the Fischer or the diall ones had any fixing tools ready to buy with them and when I asked about it in b&q they hadn’t a clue what I was talking about. I simply used my power drill with a screwdriver attachment and kept drilling the screw in until it was fixed which is how it shows to do it on the back of the pack. Please can u clarify I’m really worried that I have missed a step and that the tv is going to somehow fall off the wall?!?
Hi there. Sounds like you've got nothing to worry about! Excellent choice going for the wall anchors, and sorry if I've confused you in my vids. There are two ways to fix wall anchors - see my video here where I outline what those are ruclips.net/video/e3hjzPNe5wk/видео.html. Basically you can do it like you did manually, which is fine when you're screwing through a bracket like you did, and crucially, you have to keep turning the screw until it goes really tight (like you did), because it's only at that point that the anchor umbrella has opened tight behind the plasterboard. The other way to do it is by using the setting tool that you saw in my video. The setting tool is great if you're installing a lot of wall anchors, but for a one off application it's not necessary - which is why I did the video I linked to above.
To tighten the fixing like you did, you have to have a turn stop (ie the bracket) between the screw and the anchor itself, otherwise if you try and simply tighten the screw straight into the fixing it will spin around without tightening and make a mess of the wall. The setting tool removes that worry, because it pulls open the anchor behind the plasterboard by levering the screw forward, whereas the way you did it, you were relying on the thread action of the screw to tighten the anchor.
Hope that makes sense...
You could have used the Gripits, you just have to get the undercut tool.
great video. many thanks. The fixing tool is superb.
Yes the setting tool makes fastening them so much easier, doesn't it. You just have to make sure with the cheaper ones that you locate the tool snug against the bolt as otherwise you can pull the bolt head through the soft metal of the locating lug in the setting tool, when you pull the trigger.