GripIt fixings 

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I'd always fix to the wall behind if the wall had been dot and dabbed as the fixings are much stronger. Rigifix are good on dot and dabbed walls ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xaYfs3lr1jI.html , or you can use Corefix fixings etc.

I would not use any plasterboard fixings for a retracting mount, I would try to fix to at least one stud. These videos might be of interest- Fix heavy items to plasterboard- Fix heavy items to plasterboard-ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-glzwY76O0d8.html&t Plasterboard fixings weight test- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ECDysfNhx_E.html&t Real life example hanging a heavy TV- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-awuqDum0ay8.html&t Thanks for the comment 👍

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Thanks, yes. I have seen clips of this on Dragons Den, they are not the best fixings or the cheapest- but they work and have made the guy wealthy. Thanks for the comment 👍

@@ultimatehandyman I should have asked you before buying! What would be the best solution for a telly that weighs 25 pounds max ?

They should work with 15mm thick plasterboard plus a layer of skim plaster. When tightened it pulls the tabs into the back of the plasterboard. Thanks for the comment

+Jason Griffin I'll do a comparison in the next few weeks ;-)Thanks for the comment

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+yensabi Thanks. I know for certain that Wickes, B&Q and Screwfix now stock them.

I'd use spring toggles as they are readily available and are one of the strongest fixings, I tested them out a while back- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ECDysfNhx_E.html Thanks for the comment

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+mrman17 Yes, they would be good for that. Thanks for the comment

You can use these, but you need the undercutting tool, which I used in this video- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--geib-6sa3M.html&t If the wall is solid behind, you are much better off fixing to the wall, perhaps using corefix or rigifix- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7xLhIPoO5gQ.html&t ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xaYfs3lr1jI.html&t

The fixings are supplied with the correct screws/bolts when you buy them.

I would never rely on just fixings for that kind of weight, it's much better if you can get at least one fixing into the studs- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-glzwY76O0d8.html&t I have done tests to see which fixings hold the most weight, the best ones were the spring toggle and snap toggle. If I could not find a stud, I would probably use either of those two fixings. Videos here- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ECDysfNhx_E.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Cfb3vHeWb0M.html 👍

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+robert swingler Yes, I'll be testing out a few fixings shortly.Thanks for the comment

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+Faisal Y These really helped me out when I was fixing to a egg box wall a few months back- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--geib-6sa3M.html The only fault with these is that you need to ensure the hole in the plasterboard is cut as cleanly as possible. If you use a dull drill bit/cutter it can leave paper on the back of the hole which can prevent the wings opening fully. Apart from that they are a really good fixing ;-) Thanks for the comment

+Faisal Y They had lots in Blackburn yesterday, Easter is a busy time for DIY though- perhaps they are selling like hot cross buns at the moment ;-)

+Faisal Y I am the sales manager at GripIt fixings and just wanted to touch base and ask which B & Q store you visited that had no stock?

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No, I'd definitely find the studs- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-glzwY76O0d8.html

Penn Wooding I would use different studs at your local hardware shop they will have plenty and it tells you the weight they can hold too.

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I'd use snap toggles, sometimes called zip fix fixings- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tAIUublenMw.html&t ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4r_MsgkXsBA.html&t They are by far the easiest plasterboard fixing to use and should distribute the weight better than the Gripit. Any fixing used on a ceiling, will not be as effective as a fixing used on a wall, as the pull-out forces are different.

I would only rely on plasterboard fixings, if there is no other viable option. Fixing heavy items to plasterboard- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-glzwY76O0d8.html&t If there is a solid wall behind, these are good- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SmVgn19TqL0.html&pp

I'd try this to be honest- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-glzwY76O0d8.html

It depends how many fixing holes there are and what type of bracket is being used. I'd be looking to get at least 4 Gripit's for a TVThey will easily fit without touching the other plasterboard as they only protrude behind the plasterboard by a couple of mm.Thanks for the comment ;-)

+Ultimate Handyman Thank you for the fast response. I tried snaptoggles but they where too big because of the gap between the adjoining walls. These are perfect then. Will grab some tomorrow. Thanks again for your help :)

You are welcome. Snaptoggles can be impossible to use in thin stud walls, but the Gripit fixings should work perfectly.

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+Andy Walwyn Yes, you have to get the holes in the right place but even filling a hole that size is not difficult to be honest. Measure twice drill once is probably the best motto ;-) Thanks for the comment

Yes, thinner plasterboard will give a weaker fixing as it's always the plasterboard that fails- rather then the fixing itself- I did some tests here using 12.5mm thick plasterboard- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ECDysfNhx_E.html

Hi Tony, I have tried the Bladefixers a few times as a RU-vid user suggested them a few months back. I got in touch with the company that makes them and they kindly sent me some to test out. I could not get them to work and each time the screw did not screw into the slot on the back of the Bladefixer. I got in touch with the company and they said they had sent me the wrong ones (old prototype stock), so they sent out some new ones and exactly the same thing happened again. After wasting several hours trying to make them work, I gave up and thought if I can’t get them to work (and I can see the back of the plasterboard) what chance do people with less DIY experience than me. One of the forum members pointed me to a video by CharlieDIYte, who has made a video on how to use them, but judging by what he said in the video I think he was aware of the potential issues of missing the slot on the back of the fixing. Once the fixing is pushed through the plasterboard and you can’t see the back you just don’t know if the screw has engaged with the slots on the back of the fixing. Thanks for the suggestion though ;-)

Thank you so much for the reply. I think I will stick with the tried and tested solutions for plaster board fixings for now. I love the channel as it shows real life situations that face householders and anyone who appreciates good tools. As always a HUGE thumbs up.

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They failed at 222LBS I'll try and edit the end screen then people can see the writing ;-) I tested out several plasterboard fixings here, some of which were much better at holding more weight- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ECDysfNhx_E.html Thanks for the comment

+Saj 2011 I'm running out of plasterboard LOL, I bought 5 sheets the other day LOL

+Alasdair King Yes, they come complete with the fixing screws.Thanks for the comment ;-)

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Yes, I used them to hang a cabinet at the girlfriends mothers flat, they worked really well. This video is quite interesting though- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ECDysfNhx_E.html

+justgivemethetruth Lath and plaster is a bit of a pain in the backside to fix to. For light to medium weight items you can use snap toggles ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tAIUublenMwO.htmlr there is a plasterboard fixing called Geefix which would also work for light to medium weight items.For heavy items I'd be inclined to cut some of the lath and plaster away and insert some noggins.

+Ultimate Handyman Thanks ... the problem I have had in the past is placing the hole in an exact enough location to connect with whatever I am trying to connect. It's possible to screw in a plaster seating thingee ( technical term ) for hanging a painting or something, but I have like a swivelling towel rack (not very heavy) that swivels up and down and has 4 holes for screws in it. I am not sure I can find anything that will place all four of those holes in the right place to actually get this thing to work? I've heard of using yer "noggin", but what is a noggin?

+justgivemethetruth I don't think there are any adjustable type fixings for plasterboard that allow the fixing hole to be adjusted. It's therefore critical that the holes are in the exact correct position. The only example I can think of is when I installed this mirror as the fixing holes had to be exactly right for it to hang correctly- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-drHby8VAKWgS.htmlometimes when fitting handrails or curtain rails it is best to fix a wooden batten to the wall first, as you can then easily screw anywhere into that.When someone says use your noggin, it means use your head (brain) or if someone is referring to a noggin in building it means a length of timber that fits in between the studs of a stud partition wall.I hope this helps ;-)

+Ultimate Handyman Good ideas ... thanks.

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I can't remember, but I had to try a couple of screwdriver sets, as most of my drivers were the wrong size. I only had one screwdriver that would fit it, Thanks for the comment 👍

No, I would not use them so close together. What about just using one fixing per bracket? The brackets on wardrobes are not doing much, they just prevent the wardrobe from tipping over, for example if both doors were opened at the same time. Or you could perhaps use zip fix fixings/snap toggles- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4r_MsgkXsBA.html

@@ultimatehandyman would you say having them that close together would weaken the surrounding plasterboard and just potentially pull them out the wall easier? The new brackets do have a hole in the middle aswell as at each end so I could just use one fixing. Though it might not be strong enough.

@@3619jon Yes, having them close together will weaken the plasterboard 👍

+Ian TheInventor I used 12.5mm plasterboard.

+Ultimate Handyman Thanks for that, do you think thickness of plasterboard will affect results quite a bit?

+Ian TheInventor Definitely, I bet that 2.5mm difference in thickness makes a huge difference to the amount of pull out force required. Thanks for the comments

Thanks for testing them out, interesting to see how they work & weight they can take. Seems odd they quote using non standard thickness plasterboard.

+Ian TheInventor You are welcome. Yes it's strange that, I have never even seen 15mm thick plasterboard!

They come supplied with screws, you could use longer screws, as long as they are the correct diameter/thread (I think some use machine screws)

@@ultimatehandyman Thanks for the reply, I want to use them to hang my guitars, but the brackets themselves are quitr thick so I think I will need longer screws than the ones supplied.

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+MegaMetinMetin Yes I made them as ladder brackets from some scrap stainless, but never got around to fitting them (yet)

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1/2 inch (12.5mm), I never use the 9.5mm thick stuff. Thanks for the comment 👍

+Michael pound The problem is with brackets like that is that they increase the load as they are extended away from the wall. I would try and find the studs and get at least a couple of screws into the studs. You don't need a stud detector a Neodymium magnet will work- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-H5U0sLKyJJw.html This video shows the weight some plasterboard fixings can take- but a stud is preferred - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ECDysfNhx_E.html

ok thank you for replying.the bracket wont be used to swivel out hardly atall but purely for a better viewing angle slightly due to the shape of my living room

+Michael pound That should not put as much stress on the fixings then. Thanks for the comments ;-)

+Telvana It did creak a bit ;-) Thanks for the comment

I didn't catch that, I'm on my laptop :) From what I saw it just let go, lol.

+Telvana I don't think the camera microphone picked it up, but I could hear it as I was much closer to the action. The camera was a fair distance away, but zoomed in on the action ;-)

Telvana Well does it matter? If something is rated to hold 90kg and you put 101kg on it then you should not be surprised it if fails.

Mr.Mister the majority of homes don't have 100% dry plasterboard neither even a small amount of damp around the area of the bracket and it could fail as little as 20kg of weight

You could do, but it's best if you can find the studs- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-glzwY76O0d8.html

Ultimate Handyman many thanks for the reply, unfortunately they are no studs

You are welcome. I tested out some plasterboard fixings to see what weight they could hold in 1/2 plasterboard here- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ECDysfNhx_E.html

As long as the plasterboard is not damaged, you can enlarge the hole and use these. Thanks for the comment

+Ian TheInventor Not sure, but using a bracket puts more pull out strain on the material due to the cantilever effect. I have just been sent some of the plaster board fixings that you told me about "Gee fix" and did a similar test with those.

I would say thou, to do a proper failure test you should really gradually put weight on. Then leave and go back and check because the fixings won't always reach failure straight away! Sometimes they take a bit of time, then fail. Same as people who use the wrong fixings on shelves, then they suddenly fall down after being up for a day or so. cheers!

They can be used on dot and dabbed walls, but there are better fixings for that- Corefix- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7xLhIPoO5gQ.html Rigifix- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xaYfs3lr1jI.html

I'm afraid I don't have time to do that kind of test as it would take a long time, but in this test all the fixings I tried were tested the same way- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ECDysfNhx_E.html Thanks for the comments

I'm afraid only Count Dante can do that 😂

Absolutely spot on, that is why I made this video a few years back as all manufacturers claim to have the strongest plasterboard fixing- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ECDysfNhx_E.html Thanks for the comment

+MegaMetinMetin Absolutely ;-)Thanks for the comment

+Ultimate Handyman hi! Opinion on teng tools? :) thanks

+MegaMetinMetin They are a good make. Myself and plenty of guys use them on site ;-)

+Ultimate Handyman thanks for the intel

+rj1423ah Of course, the fixing should never fail as most of them are made in parts from steel. But different fixings spread the load differently over the plasterboard- some better than others. Thanks for the comment

+Liam LOL, thanks for the comment Liam ;-)

No, you don't need to know the thickness, these will work on any thickness of plasterboard up to 15mm thick.

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Ultimate Handyman well, what if walls were double boarded?

I've never seen double boarded walls (only ceilings, to meet fire regulations). In that case I would use another fixing such as a snap toggle etc. Thanks for the comments

Ultimate Handyman you will find double boarded walls (sometimes triple, but rarely) mostly in new buildings. especially on metsec, parti-walls and external walls. cheers

It's always best to check for a stud and if there is one there fix to that, rather than using fixings- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-glzwY76O0d8.html Thanks for the comment

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+43bikeguy That's correct, the holes have to absolutely spot on.Thanks for the comment

+Graham Reid (Grizzle) It depends what I'm doing and what is readily available. These once really helped me out on an egg box partition wall so I always keep a few packs handy, these are also available at all the large retailers. The snap toggles are more difficult to source, unless you buy them online- but they do give a very good fixing in plasterboard. Thanks for the comment

+Ultimate Handyman I love the fact you tested till destruction :) Next week I'm going to fix up some shelfs at my aunts place which need to take quite a lot of weight, so last evening I was rewatching your video on snaptoggles and now this one comes along! I already ordered the snaptoggles (expensive little buggers!), but these seem to be even more heavy duty?

+Koffi Banan The snap toggles are a good fixing, I'm sure they can hold more weight than the GripIt but for the majority of jobs these will work perfectly. Thanks for the comment ;-)

+Koffi Banan I wanted to try snap-toggles, but sold bulk and horribly expensive in Screwfix for one or two jobs. Wickes sell the Gripfix in smaller packets to try.

Kind of the opposite here in Gamma, Belgium. They are sold separately; one toggle per pack, huge waste. Very expensive, about €2 a piece. They sure are cool and strong though!

+terry987654 Absolutely, but the holes are not that difficult to fix- I'll try and cover this in a future video ;-) Thanks for the comment

+madnlooney No, but I did show them briefly in this video- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mIEY3E4fiDk.html Thanks for the comment

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+Richard Bell Deborah is wonderful, I used to watch Dragons' Den all the time but missed the episode when these were pitched. Thanks for the comment ;-)

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That's correct, the fixings never fail it is always the plasterboard.This video compares several different types- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ECDysfNhx_E.html

You are right, it does say that on their website but I'm sure it never said that on the packet that the fixings came in, or I would have ensured they were inserted as described. Thanks for the comment

Ultimate Handyman to be honest I can't see it being a problem ether looking at how they work they should be fine turning them anyway. Cheers

I guess it depends how they are tested. I installed a 30kg tv a few days back and I would not have trusted any fixings to hold that to the wall! Thanks for the comment 👍

@@ultimatehandyman I agree, they say the ultimate holding capacity on a perfect day, perfect conditions (like most companies). Thank you for the demonstration. Confirmed what I thought.

+pork pie You could do, I just like showing people what's available ;-) Thanks for the comment

+pork pie less surface area on those METAL HEAVY DUTY PLASTERBOARD CAVITY WALL ANCHORS and they exert a cantilever effect. They pull out with surprisingly little weight on them. Good, but only lightweight. I have tested them on a job, they would never handle 90kg. The Gripits are in line with the plasterboard so the weight is down the interior length of the board.

You can get an undercutting tool for that purpose, but fixing to the plasterboard on a dot and dab wall is not a good idea. It's always best to fix to the wall behind- Rigifix- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xaYfs3lr1jI.html&t Corefix- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7xLhIPoO5gQ.html&t

+shortyian Yep, I did mention you in the first comment on this video ;-) Thanks for the recommendation.

+Ultimate Handyman yeah i seen that, thanks 😊 No problem, glad you like them! Thought these were a cracking idea when i originally seen them on dragons den!

+shortyian Yes, these are very handy in some situations ;-) Thanks for the recommendation and the comments

You might find this useful- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ECDysfNhx_E.html Are you sure your "plaster" is not lath and plaster, as that is normally crumbly?

@@ultimatehandyman no idea what that is

It is often found in older properties, they used to nail pieces of wood (laths) to the studs, then plaster over the laths. You can see some pictures of it here- www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/how-to/plastering/lath-plaster

+Giles Laycock-Brown The stated manufacturers weight capacity would be a straight down force as close as possible to the wall, once you start using brackets they increase the leverage as you have pointed out. In reality nobody in their right mind would try fixing something so heavy to plasterboard unless they found at least one stud. Thanks for the comment

+Ultimate Handyman thanks for the reply. Any chance of a video using a crappy floating shelf with a spread load front to back? Also one with something realistically heavy suck as a bookshelf with books. As we all know paper weighs a lot more than an ornament.Have you found quality of plasterboard makes any difference?

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