Which drill bit for plasterboard?

[Homervanderjazz]

Hi, would masonary or a wood drill bit be best? Thanks

 

[JimLoskot]

why would you want to drill through plasterboard?

 

[Homervanderjazz]

to fit a wall plug..

 

[Monkeh]

I use brad point wood bits. They go in clean and the tip allows you to get the hole exactly where you want it.

why would you want to drill through plasterboard?

Maybe, just possibly, to place an anchor of some sort?

 

[neds]

If i'm lazy my No2 Phillips screwdriver! perfect size for a red plug.

 

[Ihavenojob]

Get some Spit plasterboard fixings,excellent things.

 

[sparky2488]

Snaptoggles

 

[Deleted member 174758]

Redidrivas, especially the metal ones

 

[DeltaT2]

Rawlplug Uno red plug is great for plasterboard, as a lightweight fixing plug. We use them for pipe clips etc.
For radiators & the like, you'll need a Fastbrolly type fixing.

 

[Deleted member 174758]

For radiators & the like, you'll need a Fastbrolly type fixing.

Or better still install a plywood pattress inside the wall in the first place!

 

[SammyInnit]

 

[Deleted member 174758]

Don't forget that these need a special tool to install them consistently (and the cheap tools don't work that well, either, so you need to buy the better one like the Rawl). Personally I can't stand them - unreliable (can spin around if you don't have the tool) and a pain in the arris if you find yourself dealing with a double boarded wall

 

[neds]

Don't forget that these need a special tool to install them consistently (and the cheap tools don't work that well, either, so you need to buy the better one like the Rawl). Personally I can't stand them - unreliable (can spin around if you don't have the tool) and a pain in the arris if you find yourself dealing with a double boarded wall

Hmm I've used plenty of these without the tool and had no issues whatsoever. Granted takes a little longer to get it fixed as you have to be careful the the spike behind doesn't just rip the P/B to shreds. Once in its fine.