Question about attaching to wall

frying_pan_cat · 31 Aug 2018 at 23:18

I have some hooks which I want to attach to an internal wall and being fairly new to DIY I'm not too sure what the best way to do this is. Knocking on the wall it sounds hollow so I assumed I'd need some type of fixing such as this
https://www.screwfix.com/p/fischer-self-drill-plasterboard-fixings-metal-35mm-100-pack/47347
but when I tried to screw it into the wall it just made a hole and didn't drive its way into the wall
pic:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/sDoYmW4NNVWrYvAq9

What's the best way of attaching things to an internal wall like this? Would ordinary wall plugs and screws work?

Iron-man · 1 Sep 2018 at 12:55

I use hollow wall anchors on plasterboard, they are really sturdy and don't do damage to wall like in your picture. Obviously get the right size for what you want to hang

https://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-hollow-wall-anchors-8-16mm-m5-x-52mm-10-pack/12229

andicole0 · 1 Sep 2018 at 13:02

I agree with @Iron-man but consider using a setting tool rather than just doing them up with the screw.
Andi.

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Silverli...3371&sr=8-1&keywords=hollow+wall+setting+tool

Iron-man · 1 Sep 2018 at 13:05

Definitely agree with @andicole0 , I use the tool and makes things so simple and the tool is peanuts.

ANDARIAL · 1 Sep 2018 at 13:05

Looks like a standard dot and dab wall to me so
Get longer screws and plugs and fix as normal but do not over tighten

How deep is the hole in the first pic?

rubberduck · 2 Sep 2018 at 11:37

Those self drill plasterboard fittings work much better if you drill a decent sized pilot hole before screwing them in.

Telecaster · 2 Sep 2018 at 17:44

Brolly fixings need the setting tool, they don't work by just tightening up with the screw, which makes it a bit OTT for a couple of hooks.

bremen1874 · 2 Sep 2018 at 17:55

You can install them without a setting tool, it's just slightly more difficult.

Just make sure they don't spin as you tighten them and they'll be fine.

Random video showing it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3hjzPNe5wk

frying_pan_cat · 2 Sep 2018 at 19:53

The hole in the pic is about 1" deep. I did drill a pilot hole for the fitting I tried but don't think it was quite deep enough. I've thought about the hollow wall anchors but the wall must be a max of 3" thick (it's a bit hard to measure so not 100%), and drilling a pilot hole for the fitting I tried I didn't find the hollow part of the wall which I assume are needed for the hollow wall anchors. I didn't want to go too deep as I don't want the drill to come out the other side of the wall :-/

jellybeard999 · 2 Sep 2018 at 21:19

ANDARIAL said:
Looks like a standard dot and dab wall to me so
Get longer screws and plugs and fix as normal but do not over tighten
How deep is the hole in the first pic?

This. Drill into the brick/block behind the plasterboard (7mm masonry bit) and use normal brown wall plugs.

frying_pan_cat · 2 Sep 2018 at 22:09

jellybeard999 said:
This. Drill into the brick/block behind the plasterboard (7mm masonry bit) and use normal brown wall plugs.

It's a dividing wall between a bedroom and bathroom and only max 3" thick so no brick behind it

jellybeard999 · 2 Sep 2018 at 23:05

frying_pan_cat said:
It's a dividing wall between a bedroom and bathroom and only max 3" thick so no brick behind it

Your pics look like there is adhesive behind the plasterboard (brownish splodge), which would suggest it's dot n dab onto a solid wall?

Is it a hollow cavity then? Stud wall? If so, as the other replies or into the studwork