Disaster at DIY

[EddieM]

That's my fear.

This was the advice I got..

Hmmm! The plug you've used is probably giving no mechanical strength in the brick.

 

[FirstHouse]

So would I be better using a plug suitable for masonry if there even is one that big? Or is it a case of cementing a little bit then redrilling for new plug?

 

[EddieM]

So would I be better using a plug suitable for masonry if there even is one that big? Or is it a case of cementing a little bit then redrilling for new plug?

Bit hard to say now without looking at it, but generally drill straight through plaster board, into the brick to a depth and width suitable for the masonry plug, put plug through plaster board into brick, and screw onto that, may need longer screws, but can't tell from photos.

 

[johnny2007]

Surely this is a wind up!

 

[EddieM]

Surely this is a wind up!

I fear not.

 

[FirstHouse]

Surely this is a wind up!

If I'm not good at diy I'm not good at diy mate.

 

[FirstHouse]

Bit hard to say now without looking at it, but generally drill straight through plaster board, into the brick to a depth and width suitable for the masonry plug, put plug through plaster board into brick, and screw onto that, may need longer screws, but can't tell from photos.

Thanks for the help. I'll nip out to b and q and see what I can do

 

[johnny2007]

But you said you looked at YouTube videos.
Come on mate, everywhere on YouTube they show different plugs for different material.
I still think you're winding us up.

 

[Burnerman]

Do you have a hammer drill and ordinary quality plastic plugs, such as the Fischer SX6?
The thing is, not to let the drill wander and don't drill oversize.....so 6mm masonry drill needed too.
John

 

[EddieM]

But you said you looked at YouTube videos.
Come on mate, everywhere on YouTube they show different plugs for different material.
I still think you're winding us up.

It's a DIY site, we all have to start somewhere.

 

[IT Minion]

You want something more like this:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/rawlplug-uno-wall-plug-6-x-300-pack/44708

Some Plasterboard plugs are very different to general purpose ones, like your self tapping plug. That's no use at all for brickwork.

You want to get some appropriate plugs, drill the right size of hole so that the plug goes all the way through the plasterboard into the brick, then use a screw of the right diameter. Too big a hole and it spins and is no use, too small and you can't get the plug in at all. Too fat a screw and you won't be able to drive it in, too skinny and it won't grip. The plugs will say what diameter screw you want (general purpose wood screws are what you want).

The size of the hole and the screw depend on which particular plugs you have. It's fairly straightforward when you get used to it but some bits aren't obvious.

 

[foxhole]

With his inexperience doubt we can be sure it’s brick, could be blockwork.

 

[EddieM]

If I'm not good at diy I'm not good at diy mate.

Don't get disheartened, we all started somewhere, and although it might not seem it sometimes, this is the purpose of this forum, please just try not to be like a couple of members, who need advice on getting dressed in the morning.

 

[Keithmac]

If you have hit brick, a decent "normal" Rawl plug into that is much better than plasterboard screw in fitting imho.

As said 6mm masonry bit into the brick is best bet.

 

[FirstHouse]

With his inexperience doubt we can be sure it’s brick, could be blockwork.

Erm...... yeah, was exactly that I believe.