slightly unusual fixing query re lath & plaster

[felstead]

I have some very nice stainless steel hooks that I am looking to fix into an old lath and plaster wall.

The hooks are a contemporary, simple style that are simply a curved L-shape. The length of the hook has a thread on it and is designed to simply screw into a rawplug.

I have tried using a plasterboard specific rawplug - the plastic type that expand out behind the plasterboard.

A bit like these:

www.screwfix.com/prods/58219/Fixing...er-Plasterboard-Plugs-HDF-4mm-8ga-Pack-of-100

These don't work as the plaster is too thick and the expandable bit just gets mangled up.

My preference is to the the screw type metal fixings like these:
www.screwfix.com/prods/34215/Fixings/Cavity-Fixings/Metal-RediDrivas-50mm-Pack-of-100

I generally find these the best typw of fixing into old plaster but the only ones I can find are not wide enough - ie the diameter of the screw (approx 6mm)

Anyone able to either advise where I may be able to get wider metal fixings or alternatively offer a better suggestion for fixing?

The hooks are to hang coats on so that gives you an idea of the sort of weight they will be taking.

Thanks

James

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

what about these
http://www.screwfix.com/search.do;j...FA?_dyncharset=UTF-8&fh_search=anchor+fixings

 

[Alastairreid]

or these
http://diydata.com/materials/wallfix/hollow_wall_fix.php

 

[Lower]

Just make sure that you screw straight into the lath and you should be fine.

 

[trowelmonkey1]

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[Alastairreid]

AR! where do you find these gems of websites, wondering if there's a limit to the amount of bookmarks i can have certainly a limit to how many you can have before you can find anything again.

i have so many bookmarks i cant find anything i'm looking for.