This is the strongest plasterboard fixing on the market. Designed for heavy loads such as radiators. It utilizes a unique expanding mechanism to provide a strong and secure anchor. Fischer While plasterboard is fire-resistant to some degree, it is not completely fireproof. Directly attaching a radiator can potentially increase the risk of fire if the radiator becomes too hot and the plasterboard is not adequately insulated or protected. Thermal Expansion and Contraction All cavity wall fixings/dry wall anchors have their limitations. It is important to remember this when planning your The condition of the plasterboard is important. If damp or in poor condition for any reason, it will weaken the

GeeFix fixings can be used to repair an installation where another type of fixing or wall anchor has failed. GeeFix was invented by a plumbing and heating engineer with over 40 years’ experience in the trade. We are proud that not only was GeeFix designed and developed in the UK, but that it is also manufactured in Shropshire supporting local industry and British business.These hollow wall fixings can also be used to refix an object to a plasterboard wall where a different type of fixing has failed. For example, where a radiator has come away from a wall, a GeeFix fixing can be installed in the same position as the failed fixing and so often reduce the amount of work necessary to repair plasterboard. Drywall and plasterboard are the same, the only difference being the names and that usually depends on where in the cavity. The larger the flat surface area of the anchor you can insert into the cavity, the stronger the fixing. The substrate today is plasterboard, often referred to as drywall. It is consistently used in new builds in the UK

Most modern homes built in the UK today are constructed with internal plasterboard cavity walls. To fix an item on a Doubling up sheets of plasterboard is used to provide better protection against fire, to provide sound proofing or to smaller the surface area, the weaker the fixing. Some fixings use a metal wall channel for the wall anchor such as

Heavy Duty Anchor Fixings for Drywall

Paramount/egg box partition walls are made from 2 layers of wall board which are bonded to a cellular core of stiff Fixings designed to install items onto plasterboard/Drywall cavity walls are called many things ranging from Insert the centre fixing screw and then pull firmly on the installation cord – this will cause the anti-rotational spikes

Step by step instructions can be found on our blog ‘Plasterboard Repair-How to fix loose drywall anchor. Toggler/Spring toggles. These channels when tightened tend to cut into the plasterboard thus weakening the When using a 480mm x 200mm baseplate the chances are that you will be able to get a fix into one of the vertical studs. You can adapt the baseplate if required. If there isn’t a fixing hole in the baseplate which falls in line with the vertical stud, simply drill a hole in the baseplate to match. GeeFix is a reliable heavy-duty plasterboard fixing/drywall anchor which will secure a heavy load to plasterboard. It is The centre fixing screw can be removed and replaced with various types of screws. These can range from 8mmPlasterboard is attached to the wall using dots and dabs of adhesive at various points across the wall surface. This is made of nylon which gives it a degree of flexibility. Its curved shape is unique and measures 125mm by 20mm

Fischer is a well-established German company that manufactures a wide range of fixing solutions, including those suitable for plasterboard. Rawlplug If you are hanging an expensive mirror for example, you need a fixing which will secure your item reliably. You don’tWhere 2 fixing points are closer together, for example bathroom accessories such as on a toilet roll holder, an extra When fixing GeeFix drywall anchors onto Paramount/eggbox partition walls, drill a 25mm hole at the position you In areas where moisture levels are high, such as bathrooms, kitchens, or laundry rooms, plasterboard can be susceptible to damage. Mounting a radiator directly onto plasterboard in such environments can exacerbate this issue, potentially leading to mold growth, warping, or deterioration of the plasterboard. The size of the anchor moves the loading away from the installation hole in the plasterboard and so provides a more secure installation. We liken this to walking on deep snow which is impassable without the use of snow shoes which