Wall plug removal

[BDEE]

Any top tips for removing wall plugs from plasterboard without taking half the plaster around the exit hole with you?

I have filler and sandpaper but trying to save myself too much chew on.

I went with the screwdriver down the middle method and it isn't proving to be working well.

 

[Al-Ectrician]

Put a screw in a little and pull with fingers or clawhammer

 

[BDEE]

Doi didn't think of leaving the screw in a bit. Awesome thanks, will give that a go.

 

[famas]

find a drill bit that's just slightly larger than the hole in the raw plug. drill right into the center of the plug, this normally spins them free.

 

[Tupro]

I just usually grab them with long nose pliers and wiggle them out gently..

 

[Schizo]

Just push it in if its a stud wall.

 

[dark-knight]

Just push it in if its a stud wall.

+1 this

 

[BDEE]

Just push it in if its a stud wall.

That makes an even bigger, messy hole though as the outer lip is obviously the largest part.


Used the screw method. All out now, thanks.

 

[theone8181]

+1 this

Im guessing he means the coarse ones not the small brick ones.

 

[kefkef]

Nah, cut the front of the plasterplug off with a Stanley blade or sharp chisel, then push the rest into the platerboard cavity.

 

[something daft already!!]

Three pin power plugs you mean or Rawl plugs?

 

[t-rex]

Use the plug to hang a picture or something.

 

[cheesyboy]

Three pin power plugs you mean or Rawl plugs?

Rawl is just a brand name.

 

[Simon]

Why are wall plugs in plasterboard anyway

 

[spoffle]

Why are wall plugs in plasterboard anyway

You can get plasterboard specific wall plugs

 

[tom_e]

Three pin power plugs you mean or Rawl plugs?

He means wall plugs, I'll leave you to figure it out.