Zip Fix plasterboard fixings | The best plasterboard fixing?

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zip fix plasterboard fixings are one of the best fixings available for fixing to plasterboard or drywall, they are inexpensive, easy to use and can hold a decent amount of weight. Originally these were known as Snap toggles, but the Zip fix fixings are identical. These are my number one choice for fixing to plasterboard, if I can’t locate a suitable stud to fix to.
Snap-toggle video here- • snaptoggle
Plasterboard weight test video including the snap toggle (zip fix) • The worlds strongest p...
Fixing heavy items to drywall/plasterboard- • How to fix heavy items...
Zip fix on ebay- fave.co/2VWxovO
Some plasterboard fixings will not work correctly unless you get the correct fixing for the thickness of plasterboard that you are fixing to! If you are fixing to plasterboard which has been dot and dabbed to a wall, you can fix to the wall behind using one of these two fixings-
Rigifix fixings- • Rigifix wall anchors
Corefix fixings- • How to fix a shelf to ...
Here are some other plasterboard fixing videos that you might find useful-
How much weight can plasterboard fixings hold- • The worlds strongest p... Plasterboard weight tests 2020 - • Plasterboard fixings w...
Plasterboard fixings, the good, bad and useless- • Plasterboard fixings- ...
How to fix heavy items to plasterboard- • How to fix heavy items...
How to use hollow wall anchors- • How to use hollow wall...
How to use a hollow wall anchor setting tool - • How to use a hollow wa...
Grip-It fixings - • GripIt fixings
Geefix fixings- • GeeFix cavity fixings
Bladefixers- • Bladefixers plasterboa...
EZ grip fixings- • Ezgrip plasterboard fi...
Rosett plasterboard fixings - • Rosett Plasterboard Fi...
Thorsman Duo Max fixings - • Thorsman Duo Max | pla...
If you want to know which plasterboard fixings can hold the most weight, I have done several tests over the years, all of which have been collated into a single forum post here- www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/for...

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@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

I hope everyone is coping during this difficult time! I’m back on site next week for a few weeks, so I’ll get a break from the Mrs and kids 😉 Editing videos is very time consuming, one video that I filmed last week has over 8 hours of footage to edit down into a watchable video. The problem is that if I make a video too long people complain and if I make them too short people complain as not enough detail has been covered. I’m thinking that people have lots of spare time, so I’ll go for a longer video and that will have the added bonus of curing your insomnia 😊

@habiks 4 года назад

I got a massive sink with drawers to install in my bathroom.. around 60kg (maybe more) empty - without feet.. The wall is double plaster board and ceramic tiles over.. backed by metal frame. The sink/drawers were meant to screw into concrete with 2 big screws in top corners. Would a plaster wall like this hold this? Would it help to back everything with a plywood screwed in multiple places to wall? Any suggestions? Thanks!

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

Ideally you would have put some 1" thick plywood in the partition to fix the basin unit to (but hind sight is a wonderful thing). To be honest I'm not sure if the plasterboard and tiles will hold that much weight over a period of time, especially if the drawers are full and if someone leans on it. The plywood option might work, or perhaps you could make some stainless steel feet for it (I know that might spoil the look of it), but if it falls from the wall there is a good chance that you are going to flood the house at the same time!

@justintemp 4 года назад

Just do what you enjoy as your content is good 👍

@h45man 4 года назад

Used the snap toggles based on your previous videos for a heavy TV media unit filled with sky box, a couple of games consoles and a projector too... cannot recommend them enough! So simple to use and it feels like no amount of weight will bring it down. As you mentioned, the snap toggles/zip fix also have the added benefit of staying in place if you remove the bolt. Long term subscriber, first comment just to show my appreciation for your content. Thank you and hope your staying safe in these scary times

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

You can't go far wrong with this type of fixing, they are superb! Thanks for the comment, I'm staying safe for now, I hope you are too 👍

@johnmartin521 4 года назад

always excellent no nonsense advice. Thanks for posting your videos. Stay safe

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

Thanks for the comment John, you too 👍

@MJ-ce6tv 2 года назад

Great video and I agree these are fantastic plasterboard fixings. I’ve only ever used them the once and had a bit of a struggle….the cavity was full of insulation material! Had to poke it out the way and list of few of these fixings in the process. Eventually got them to work and they held very well. I look forward to using them in an empty cavity wall 😀

@ultimatehandyman 2 года назад

I've used these lots of times, insulation can be a real problem for many fixings! You can get an undercutting tool though, which is made by Grip-It (for the Grip-It fixing) I used it in this video- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--geib-6sa3M.html&t I've not used that for insulated boards with Zip fix fixings though- fave.co/3lKpK4g Mainly because insulated boards are normally fixed to solid walls, so I normally used a dot and dab fixing 👍

@andygg65 4 года назад

Just bought my first pack of zip fix cant wait to try them out. Great video!

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

They are superb, I'm sure you will find them a doddle to use. Thanks for the comment 👍

@lazylad9064 4 года назад

Bob on with this product and video 👍👍. I've used zip lock and they are easy and not complicated. I've not been furloughed so I'm lucky😉. Enjoy your graft don't forget your tea bags👍.

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

Yeah, these are great. I first used these in the early 2000's to fix a washbasin to a lath and plaster wall- they worked great. I'm looking forwards to getting back to work for a couple of weeks ;-) I'm taking a flask from now on LOL Thanks for the comment 👍

@tlangdon12 4 года назад

They are a great fixings! I still have some M10 ones left over from a cloakroom installation where the client wanted a cantilever handbasin fixed to a very poor lath & plaster wall. I fitted a sheet of 12mm Aquapanel to the wall with countersunk bolts and fixed the basin through the Aquapanel. The basin held my weight easily once it was fixed.

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

They are great for use on lath and plaster. Aquapanel is very strong, so I can imagine that being very solid. Thanks for the comment 👍

@stevewilliams6191 4 года назад

I've almost run out of hollow wall anchors and I'll be sure to get these next! Thanks for the informative video as usual👍

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

You are welcome, these are superb IMHO Thanks for the comment 👍

@Ploggy. 4 года назад

These are brilliant thanks for sharing great video stay safe on site atb 👍

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

You are welcome, you stay safe too ;-) Thanks for the comment 👍

@ratchriat1716 4 года назад

I think they are fantastic fixings for a plaster board enjoyed the video

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

Yes, these are great Thanks for the comment 👍

@shehabmiah9952 3 года назад

Great video...so informative. I'll hang up my TV using these soon. Keep it up 👍

@ultimatehandyman 3 года назад

You are welcome Thanks for the comment

@chrisjw37 4 года назад

Seen these last time you did them, but never ever have I seen them on sale!

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

No, you don't see these on sale much, unfortunately! Thanks for the comment

@allthegearnoidea6752 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing I was surprised at how much weight plaster board could take. I thought my shelves were a bit overloaded but maybe not. Thanks regards Chris

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

To be honest I was also shocked at how much weight the plasterboard could hold before failure. Thanks for the comment 👍

@zedman442 4 года назад

They we’re getting rid of these for like 25p a pack in Homebase a while ago called flip toggles. Crazy price so now I have a good years supply 😂 great video

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

I would have bought their entire stock 😉 Thanks for the comment 👍

@The2follow 4 года назад

Fully agree used then to put up some wall units, used M6 x 60

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

Yeah, you can't go wrong with these fixings. Spring toggles can hold more weight, but these are much easier to use and better IMHO Thanks for the comment 👍

@michaelplays2449 4 года назад

Good video thanks

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

@cypeman8037 4 года назад

ICI, Good grief that a childhood memory. Just took delivery of an Evolution table saw, you seem to rate Evolution, I believe you mentioned them once or twice over the years. All the best, stay safe.

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

I started working to I.C.I in 1991, they were a fantastic company to work for! Evolution saws are superb for the money, they will literally cut through anything (with the correct blade) They are a little noisy though when cutting metal, so I always wear good hearing protection and a full face visor when cutting metal. I hope you get years of use from the saw Thanks for the comment 👍

@SuperWayneyb 4 года назад

My favorite fixing too, great video 👍🤓👍🍰

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

Thanks for the comment Wayne, I hope you and Ann are keeping safe 👍

@SuperWayneyb 4 года назад

Ultimate Handyman You too my Friend

@SuperWayneyb 4 года назад

Ultimate Handyman i am learning video editing 👍😂👍🍰🎥

@JohnHughes2002 4 года назад

Nice video - the shelf failures were funny. You'll have to start a new channel just for plasterboard fixings!

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

I think I have covered all plasterboard fixings now. This should be the last video on the subject ;-) Thanks for the comment 👍

@irfanriaz8245 4 года назад

Great video.. just wanted to know if you could recommend any fixings for insulated plasterboard. Thank you

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

The Grip-it fixings can be used with insulated plasterboard, but you need the under cutting tool as used in this video- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--geib-6sa3M.html If there is a solid wall behind the insulation you might be able to fix to that- Rigifix- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xaYfs3lr1jI.html Corefix- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7xLhIPoO5gQ.html This might also help- Fix to an insulated wall- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7DGGUbbbBZI.html&t Thanks for the comment 👍

@72Booms 4 года назад

Thanks so much for all your helpful videos. Are these suitable for putting up Ikea Platsa floating cabinets on plasterboard walls or is essential to fix on to a stud? And does it matter if you have insulation behind the plasterboard, is there a better fixing you'd recommend for walls with insulation? Thanks!

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

It depends how much they weigh, including any additional weight once they are installed. I would always try to fix into at least one stud- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-glzwY76O0d8.html&t You could use these with insulation, if you removed some of it, perhaps using the undercutting tool from GripIt, you could even use the Gripit fixing, demo here- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--geib-6sa3M.html Thanks for the comment 👍

@sarto7bellys 4 года назад

Good vid thanks for posting. 2 questions, what is a paramount partition ? What's the minimum centre distance you can use these? I need to mount a cupboard on a partition wall using the hanger brackets and cant use the wooden frame work, cheers

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

You are welcome. I have come across Paramount partitions a couple of times, but never knew what they were until some people commented on my videos and said they are paramount partitions. In the UK we often build stud partition walls using 3" X 2" timber, example here- www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/how-to/diy-building/build-a-stud-partition-wall This means that you normally have a 3" cavity, which leaves lots of room to get the largest plasterboard fixing in there. Paramount partitions are pre-constructed panels which only have about a 1.5" perhaps 2" cavity, which is filled with egg box type cardboard. The timber in them is spaced out really widely, This makes them difficult to fix to. Two videos where I have fixed to them in the past (not knowing they were Paramount partitions) can be seen here- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-awuqDum0ay8.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--geib-6sa3M.html I'm not sure about the minimum centre distance, but the closer they are together the weaker the plasterboard will be at that point. I know some hanger brackets have holes that are close together, so it might be better getting some other brackets if the centres are less than say 50mm (or adapt the existing brackets) Thanks for the comment

@stuartlockwood9645 4 года назад

Hi mate, thanks for the video, all safe here Thank you,hope you and your's the same, no light at the end of the tunnel yet I'm afraid, as we're over 70 and some health issues were not going out, so any videos you give us will be gratefully received, I liked those toggle fixings,looks realy solid, can you get them into a dot and dab wall, ? . Back to work for a rest then,lol ,I hope you've caught up on your own diy, ha, ha. Take care , stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart.uk.

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

Thanks, Stuart 👍 For dot and dab walls I always fix to the wall behind, using one of these two products- Rigifix- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xaYfs3lr1jI.html&t Or Core fix- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7xLhIPoO5gQ.html&t Although you can use Grip it fixings- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-szx7nMRZSIY.html (but you are much better off fixing to the wall behind, as it will be ten times stronger than fixing to the plasterboard) Yeah, I'm looking forwards to the rest at work 😂 I hope you and your family stay safe 👍

@stuartlockwood9645 4 года назад

@@ultimatehandyman thanks for the reply, and extra info, kind regards, Stuart.uk.

@ianwilson89 4 года назад

Help! Great video but having just drilled my first hole (13mm as per instructions) and tried fitting an M5 Snaptoggle, I have discovered that the cavity is too shallow (appears to be only 30mm) to accept the toggle fitting. Do you have any suggestions for an alternative solution? The board appears to be 15mm thickness - would bog standard rawlplugs do the trick? The shelf to be mounted is an Ikea 'Lack', which uses a long bracket requiring eight holes and fixings, with a maximum load of 8kg (although in practice the load will be much less than this). There are spare fixing points in the bracket so I can ignore the existing hole and use another point. Thanks in anticipation.

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

It sounds like that might be a Paramount partition, I came across one here- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-awuqDum0ay8.html&t I ended up using spring toggles, although I have used grip-it fixings in the past. Spring toggle- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WO55oYozlxA.html GripIt- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-szx7nMRZSIY.html Thanks for the comment 👍

@mattbandura9015 4 года назад

I do agree, I love that fixing too but the bigest problem is that requires quite a lot of room to expand behind plasterboard so not always works, I you know your walls thats ideal, but when I'm installing something at customers property its a guessing game sometimes

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

Yes, I had one job where I could not get these in, but found out later that it was a Paramount partition. I always try these first and if they won't go in I look for alternatives. Thanks for the comment 👍

@ek6868 4 года назад

I've come across the same senirio then i use grip it plasterboard fixings but you need 18mm drill bit.

@mickfaragher7897 4 года назад

Great in theory BUT most newer walls have insulation behind the plasterboard. I couldn't clear enough of the insulation in a cone shape behind the plasterboard to get the toggle to articulate and seat.

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

I've not worked in many new houses, but I guess you could use a tool like the Grip it undercutting tool in a drill to remove some of the insulation. Thanks for the comment 👍

@RexBanner_ 4 года назад

Thanks for the video. What's the name of that attachment on the end of the power screwdriver at 4:52 which allows you to screw at 90 angles?

@RexBanner_ 4 года назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-d2gsiF-v33w.html Cheers UH

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

You found it ;-) Thanks for the comments

@terryrobinson2979 4 года назад

Hi mate can you advise me on what fixings to use to go through tiles and into a paramount wall. I need to hang a shower head rail.any advise is greatly appreciated.

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

Spring toggles are probably the best option, I used them in my bathroom to hang a cabinet on a tiled wall- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gWupPtzXo6Y.html They were also used when I hung a large TV on a Paramount partition- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-awuqDum0ay8.html They were also the strongest fixing I have ever tested on plasterboard- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ECDysfNhx_E.html Thanks for the comment 👍

@terryrobinson2979 4 года назад

@@ultimatehandyman that's great thank you for your help 👍👍👍

@LatentAxis 4 года назад

I got a question. What would be the best fixing for shelves that are rated for 10kg? They're all floating shelves, so no L brackets. I'm considering these, but they're quite overkill for what I'm fixing, despite guaranteeing a very secure fixing to the wall. Cheers!

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

I'd use these to be honest. There is a weight test video of other fixings here, so you might decide to choose another one- Weight test of some common plasterboard fixings- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ECDysfNhx_E.html Thanks for the comment 👍

@athiqrahman818 4 года назад

What fixings would you recommend when you need holes that are clustered close together? I need to install hand rails where the 3 holes are close together. I think that in these might just get in each others way that case. Thanks

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

I never put fixings that close together in plasterboard or even in solid walls, the last time I installed a hand rail, I got a length of timber the same length as the handrail, I think it was 3" X 1" and fixed that to the wall first, then screwed the handrail to the piece of timber. I would not trust and plasterboard fixing to hold a handrail. Thanks for the comment

@athiqrahman818 4 года назад

@@ultimatehandyman When fitting kitchen wall cabinets, the fixings have holes pretty close together, a few centimetres apart. in these cases is it still bad to have fixings close together?

@eugerowan 2 года назад

What if you need to leave some of the bolt sticking out to hang something heavy with a keyhole fixing? Not possible?

@ultimatehandyman 2 года назад

It might be possible, but I've not tried it to be honest. The Grip-it fixings might be more suitable, but I've not tried them either for a key hole fixing. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-szx7nMRZSIY.html&t

@mattsidebottom7603 3 года назад

any chance of a review on the new fischer duotec 12 hollow fixing?

@Tephnos 2 года назад

Probably performs the same, just looks like they jumped on the snap toggle bandwagon.

@mylescheetham2614 5 месяцев назад

Can this be used for a not overly heavy ceiling light? Iv seen they’ve been used for very heavy objects but I’m putting up a ceiling light in an existing light area but dosnt seem to be screwing into anything ?

@ultimatehandyman 5 месяцев назад

Sure 👍

@londonguy73 8 месяцев назад

so could you use these in either 4, 6, or 8 to put up a 21kg tv on plasterboard? Some say yes it will easily hold and others say no id never put a tv up on plasterboard. Which is it?

@ultimatehandyman 8 месяцев назад

This should help you decide- www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/forum1/viewtopic.php?t=106943

@Chlorate299 4 года назад

Shame that they only seem to do them in M6, hopefully that'll change in time.

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

You can get the snap toggles in M10, but the zip fix only seem available in M6 www.toggler-uk.com/toggler-snaptoggle-bm10.html Thanks for the comment 👍

@tomt4049 8 месяцев назад

The plasterboard walls in our bathroom have been tiled. What is the best way to fix a small cabinet (say 20kg max) to the wall?

@ultimatehandyman 8 месяцев назад

This should help- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gWupPtzXo6Y.html&t

@tomt4049 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for your quick reply.

@karlforster4907 4 года назад

I prefer the Zip fix as well. What is a Paramount Partition? I'm an American and no familiar with that term.

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

I have come across Paramount partitions a couple of times, but never knew what they were until some people commented on my videos and said they are paramount partitions. In the UK we often build stud partition walls using 3" X 2" timber, example here- www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/how-to/diy-building/build-a-stud-partition-wall This means that you normally have a 3" cavity, which leaves lots of room to get the largest plasterboard fixing in there. Paramount partitions are pre-constructed panels which only have about a 1.5" perhaps 2" cavity, which is filled with egg box type cardboard. The timber in them is spaced out really widely, This makes them difficult to fix to. Two videos where I have fixed to them in the past (not knowing they were Paramount partitions) can be seen here- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-awuqDum0ay8.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--geib-6sa3M.html Thanks for the comment 👍

@shitGreece 3 года назад

Which minimum cavity depth I need to use that? Thank you

@ultimatehandyman 3 года назад

I think you need about 40mm or more to get these in ;-)

@mattsidebottom7603 3 года назад

what plasterboard fixing would ypu suggest when needing two holes close together for a roller blind bracket for example? im worried about something needing large holes close together. thanks

@ultimatehandyman 3 года назад

That can be a real problem, but most blinds are fitted to external walls, which normally have bricks or blocks behind the plasterboard. In which case I would use either of these- Corefix- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7xLhIPoO5gQ.html&t Rigifix- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xaYfs3lr1jI.html&t I would only use one fixing hole, it is often impossible to get two fixings so close together unless it is a solid wall.

@mattsidebottom7603 3 года назад

@@ultimatehandyman because ive had an extension and taken photos along the way i know the top corner of the window where the blinds would go has a cavity directly behind. ill go with the best hollow wall fixing you suggest and put one screw through it. thanks mate

@ultimatehandyman 3 года назад

@@mattsidebottom7603 You won't go far wrong with the Zip fix fixings, they are one of the strongest and easiest to use. Good luck with it ;-)

@mattsidebottom7603 3 года назад

@@ultimatehandyman thanks for getting back to me. much appreciated keep up the great content

@justintemp 4 года назад

What's the drill you use? On market for impact and drill set and looking at options

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

I have several drills, but my favourite drill and impact combination is the Dewalt- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FzbkXm-31-U.html Thanks for the comment 👍

@justintemp 4 года назад

@@ultimatehandyman ah, no longer being sold!

@BeeLutler 4 года назад

What’s best to use if you have dot & dab plasterboard please

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

I would either use Rigifix- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xaYfs3lr1jI.html&t Or Core fix- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7xLhIPoO5gQ.html&t Thanks for the comment 👍

@BeeLutler 4 года назад

Ultimate Handyman awesome! Thank YOU for the reply, stay safe

@ryk3899 4 года назад

Hi, don't suppose you have a link on where to buy these? Cheers

@nightjarflying 4 года назад

There's an eBay link in the description [expand it] below the video.

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

Luckily these are widely available. Screwfix- www.screwfix.com/p/timco-spring-toggles-6-x-40mm-10-pack/4787x eBay- fave.co/2SxLced Thanks for the comment 👍

@Pete.Ty1 4 года назад

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@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

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@kevint3845 4 года назад

Not used that type, usually use the ones that spread out at the back. ICI jacket, I’ve had plenty of those, which site did you work on ?

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

These fixings are superb. I worked at ICI acrylics in Darwen, at their Chapels park and Orchard mill plants (I still sub contract there now as a maintenance engineer). It has changed names a few time since I started there. Ineos, Lucite international and now Perspex international ICI was a brilliant company to work for! Which sites did you work on? Thanks for the comment 👍

@kevint3845 4 года назад

Ultimate Handyman Hi mate, I worked on Runcorn site for many a year, then moved to Northwich Site again with ICI, alas both have changed hands, yes ICI was a great company to work for, I now work as a gas engineer, self employed.

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

@@kevint3845 I went to Runcorn once in the early 1990's but only for a meeting (they arranged a coach for us). It was a huge site, if I remember rightly. A guy that I work with now used to subcontract at Runcorn (Vinny Davies), he is a great guy and sometimes tells me stories about Runcorn ;-) I bet you miss working there! You'll never be out of work as a gas engineer ;-)

@kevint3845 4 года назад

Ultimate Handyman Runcorn site was massive yes, I had some great times there, yes I’m busy all the time, am even working in the bad times of this virus, people still need hot water 😉, I could write a book with my experiences at Runcorn site.

@Dannyjones1 3 года назад

How come you didn't have the Geefix on this one?

@ultimatehandyman 3 года назад

The Zip fix fixings, or snap toggles were one of the best performing fixings when I tested them- 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 Thanks for the comment 👍

@Tephnos 2 года назад

I take it that these would work on lath and plaster? Regular toggles seem to be the only recommended fixing for those and this seems like an extension of that concept but with smaller holes in the wall. Edit: Just saw you mentioned lath and plaster, brilliant lol.

@ultimatehandyman 2 года назад

Yes, I've use these on lath and plaster before- they normally work well ;-)

@Tephnos 2 года назад

@@ultimatehandyman Great - ever used the Fischer equivalent of these zip toggles? Not sure if they're great or just overengineered. Beyond that, any advice on how to use these well in lath & plaster? For example, do you always keep them vertical, or are you better off putting them horizontal (parallel to the lath on a wall) in order to avoid hitting the mortar keys? What do you do if you end up having the toggle rest on the keys? I know the mortar is a lot stronger than the surface plaster but I imagine this is a concern when mounting on it.

@ultimatehandyman 2 года назад

@@Tephnos No, I've not used the Fischer ones- but Fischer normally make really good gear. I'd try and rotate them so that the toggle is in the opposite direction to the laths, as that is the way I had them and I hung a wall basin from them. The backing plaster is normally pretty soft and will compress against the laths, once the screw is tightened.

@Tephnos 2 года назад

@@ultimatehandyman Thanks for the info, very helpful. Yeah, the Fischer ones look a lot more plastic-y, but still have some kind of metal brace for the toggle end. Was just wondering if that would compromise strength over the all metal ziptoggle. The main advantage I can see is that it comes in a 10mm size, so smaller holes in the wall if you're not mounting extremely heavy stuff. For the record, I'm wanting to mount a couple of ~6kg speakers (small 5" studio ones). As placement is dependent on math for best sound, you can't just shove them into studs. The only options beyond the ziptoggles would be an ugly wood batten on the wall, or tearing down a good chunk of plaster to put a batten in the wall. Both options I'd rather avoid if the toggles would do the job. What do you reckon, in your experience?

@ultimatehandyman 2 года назад

@@Tephnos Snap toggles/zip fix fixings should be fine ;-)

@gpcrawford8353 3 года назад

How big a cavity is needed for these?

@ultimatehandyman 3 года назад

I think you need about 50mm or 2 inch Thanks for the comment 👍

@craigknowles8141 4 года назад

Much prefer using dewalt plasterboard toggles. Easier and quickier to use. Regularly use them for hanging radiators etc.

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

Thanks for the comment 👍

@jamie_ar 4 года назад

5:28 Really thought you were going to say "As you can see they're an absolute piece of p*ss to use..." lol

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

Ha Ha, in real life- that is exactly what I would have said ;-)

@andrewdavies1312 4 года назад

I thought you'd put the pasterboard fixing thing to bed haha.

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

This should be the last one for a long time ;-) Thanks for the comment

@richteabiscuit1854 4 года назад

Now demonstrate using the same fixing with insulation behind & when plasterboard has been fitted with adhesive...

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

You would not use a plasterboard fixing for a dot and dab wall, you would fix to the wall behind- Rigifix- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xaYfs3lr1jI.html&t Or Core fix- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7xLhIPoO5gQ.html&t If you think fixing to the plasterboard is better than fixing to the wall behind, you could use the GripIt undercutting tool to remove the insulation, as demonstrated in this video when fitting a cabinet to a Paramount partition using Gripit fixings - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--geib-6sa3M.html

@gabrielgomescunha 4 года назад

Half the reason I watch your videos is your accent 😁 By the way you can reverse the screw on the spring toggle and wit a few nuts and wide washers avoid all that juggling with Whatever you are hanging

@ultimatehandyman 4 года назад

Thanks for the comment 👍