I've recently bought these in DIY stores for 4-5 times the price.
They are £3 for 12 at B and Q (25p each):
http://www.diy.com/departments/7115-zinc-effect-plasterboard-partition-wall-screw-dia0mm-pack-of-12/254472_BQ.prd
I got some instore at Wickes - they were even more (about £10 for 25 or £15 for 50) (30p each).
This link gets you 100 at a rate of 7p each and they are just as good.
I won't tell you what they do, if you don't know you wont need them :-)
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8 Jul 16#25
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DazzyB
29 Sep 141#24
I've found you can't tighten the plastic ones sufficiently as the threads tend to get stripped so I prefer these metal ones.
The quality and condition of the plasterboard is more significant than using metal or plastic types of this fixing. Although use metal ones to maintain fire ratings of the wall/ceiling, and plastic for safety around electric cables and fittings.
alera
28 Sep 14#21
that is exactly what I need. What sort of weight can they take ? Do you need a fixing tool for those ?
dwighty31
28 Sep 14#20
Nor for this exact scenario, but if the plasterboard is dot and dab over block I use rigifix fixings for heavy items. Can be got from eBay. Very useful!
I agree too. I also find the screw in zinc ones to be almost useless.
EDEN188
27 Sep 14#12
Thanks op
Mermoo
26 Sep 14#11
Thanks for the toolstation link-much appreciated
B BOY
26 Sep 14#10
Used something similar today to put a coat hook on a hollow door. Worked well and it's the first time I've used them. Got them at B&Q though in a pack of 12. Think they were about £4 or something just for 12.
billiramsay
26 Sep 14#9
Thanks op ordered but if looking for heavier fixing try out a Brolly Fixing or Cavity Wall Anchor.
DazzyB
26 Sep 14#8
Thanks for the DIY tips guys, I like the metal fixings but I guess everyone is different!
lol. I just put "agree" for the link u supplied as I find them much better and professional too and I got a message from hot UK deals to say the word agree is blacklisted and needs to be reviewed by moderator. maybe the prefer people not to agree. ha
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They are £3 for 12 at B and Q (25p each):
http://www.diy.com/departments/7115-zinc-effect-plasterboard-partition-wall-screw-dia0mm-pack-of-12/254472_BQ.prd
I got some instore at Wickes - they were even more (about £10 for 25 or £15 for 50) (30p each).
This link gets you 100 at a rate of 7p each and they are just as good.
I won't tell you what they do, if you don't know you wont need them :-)
Latest comments (25)
The quality and condition of the plasterboard is more significant than using metal or plastic types of this fixing. Although use metal ones to maintain fire ratings of the wall/ceiling, and plastic for safety around electric cables and fittings.
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Setting+Tool/p96740
Did manage to get a box full and the setting tool for about £12 from B&Q which seemed ok for the money. The setting tool is an absolute god send.
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Screws+Fixings/Cavity+Fixings/Spring+Toggle+3+x+50mm/d90/sd1930/p53684
Saw these the other day, I'm sure they are hideously expensive but look impressive:
https://www.tradessupermarket.com/secrets/test-how-to/test-centre/test-centre-videos/rosett-plasterboard-fixings-written-by-luke
I use these from toolstation
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Screws+Fixings/Cavity+Fixings/Hollow+Wall+Anchor+4+x+32/d90/sd1930/p36548
very good for the price about £1.20 for 10.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/fischer-plasterboard-plugs-hdf-4-x-mm-pack-of-100/58219?kpid=58219&cm_mmc=Google-_-Product%20Listing%20Ads-_-Sales%20Tracking-_-sales%20tracking%20url&kpid=58219&cm_mmc=Google-_-Shopping%20-%20Fixings%20and%20Fasteners-_-Shopping%20-%20Fixings%20and%20Fasteners&gclid=CJaO4Yvu_sACFVGWtAodjFcA3Q#
Or these:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/fischer-plasterboard-plug-ldf-4-x-mm-pack-of-100/81956