alanfp Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Hi I can't be the only person in the UK who wants to hang a picture on a hollow plasterboard wall, but I'm struggling to find the right fixings to use. All of the fixings I see for sale at DIY stores etc. show a means of fixing SOMETHING to the wall, i.e. they rely on the screw being tightened 'home'. That is not what I need - I want to leave the head of the screw 3-5 mm out from the wall so that I can hang the picture. I want to hang a weight of around 10kg, so they don't have to be particularly heavy duty. Any recommendations please??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frembrit Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 I use the metal anchors that use a setting tool to expand it behind the board, once fixed in place the bolt head can be left out a bit. I haven't used in your scenario but have used them to mount a coat hook bar to which I hang my motorbike jacket and trousers on to (heavy) as well as all my other coats. And also some supports for holding my road bike on the wall. I have this kit HERE although bought ages ago and cheaper from Homebase, though any of that type of anchor is the same and you don't need a setting tool, but it makes it easier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizer Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 I use this type, mainly because they are quick and simple Fischer Self-Drill Plasterboard Fixings Metal 35mm 100 Pack - Screwfix 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turvey Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 I like these fittings, just back of the screw when installed to hang stuff on. Only problem is that they are a bit of a b****r to remove. https://www.screwfix.com/p/rawlplug-hollow-wall-anchors-m6-x-52mm-20-pack/68410 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanfp Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 12 hours ago, Tizer said: I use this type, mainly because they are quick and simple They sound like the ones for me then! Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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