Hang a photo frame...

LSainsbury · 05-09-2009, 17:13

Hi All,

I need to hang a large-ish photo fram on a drywall wall.

I usualy use some PlasPlugs Plasterboard fixings - like these.

Just wondered what you lots use in drywalls...

Cheers

Lee

TheNorm · 05-09-2009, 17:17

I prefer these for anything on the heavy side:

http://www.plasplugs.com/fixings-metal-self-drive.html

LSainsbury · 05-09-2009, 17:30

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Originally Posted by TheNorm

I prefer these for anything on the heavy side:

http://www.plasplugs.com/fixings-metal-self-drive.html

They look good for the job. Who sells them? Can't find them on Homebase website - and then I was in there the other day they were changing supplier / fixings and they were deffo not the PlasPlug range!

TheNorm · 05-09-2009, 17:39

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Originally Posted by LSainsbury

.... Who sells them? ...

I just went into the garage, but of course I can never find anything when I'm looking for it.

I'm pretty sure I bought them from B&Q.

heero_yuy · 05-09-2009, 18:54

Try some toggle fixings Once only but should hold well.

LSainsbury · 05-09-2009, 19:16

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Originally Posted by heero_yuy

Try some toggle fixings Once only but should hold well.

Did you see my original post? They are very similar to what I use already - I was looking for alternatives!

05-09-2009, 19:19

I used the spring loaded metal fixings for my projector mount and screen fixings

Taf · 05-09-2009, 19:26

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Originally Posted by TheNorm

I prefer these for anything on the heavy side:

http://www.plasplugs.com/fixings-metal-self-drive.html

Ditto... they are sold in Wickes... be careful though, if the brick wall behind is too close you will rip a hole in the plasterboard.

heero_yuy · 05-09-2009, 19:36

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Originally Posted by LSainsbury

Did you see my original post? They are very similar to what I use already - I was looking for alternatives!

I was talking about the full extension METAL togles. Sorry for any confusion

LSainsbury · 07-09-2009, 11:05

Hi all,

Thanks for the advice. I got some of these to hang the frame.

Drilled a small pilot hole and then walloped one of these in - went straight in - no messing about.

Cheers
Lee

bopdude · 07-09-2009, 12:15

Only one problem, they're screw in fixings.

LSainsbury · 07-09-2009, 12:20

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Originally Posted by bopdude

Only one problem, they're screw in fixings.

Whats the problem with that? I've hung the picture wire from the screw which protrudes slighty from the wall.

bopdude · 07-09-2009, 12:26

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Originally Posted by LSainsbury

Whats the problem with that? I've hung the picture wire from the screw which protrudes slighty from the wall.

When you screw them in they form a worm and grip on the raised edge, when you bang them in you open the whole of the hole to the width of the raised edge and they can rattle loose, you may be lucky, if as you say, you've screwed the screws in and the whole thing didn't turn. and the screws tightened.

LSainsbury · 07-09-2009, 12:30

Well it was in there nice and tight - and I've used similar things like them for various things around the house - nothing has fallen down / come off yet!!