'How to' article archives from Geefix - Strong Plasterboard fixing Fit it once. Fit it right. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:47:01 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://www.geefix.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cropped-index-32x32.png 'How to' article archives from Geefix - Strong Plasterboard fixing 32 32 Fixing heavy items to plasterboard walls https://www.geefix.com/fixing-heavy-items-to-plasterboard-walls/ Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:41:57 +0000 https://www.geefix.com/?p=15112 How to wall mount TVs and other heavy items in your home Most modern homes built in the UK today feature internal plasterboard cavity walls. Fixing heavy items to plasterboard walls requires a suitable cavity wall fixing. Fixings designed for installing items onto plasterboard or drywall cavity walls are known by many terms, such asplasterboard cavity […]

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]]> Can you hang a tv on drywall? https://www.geefix.com/can-you-hang-a-tv-on-drywall/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:50:38 +0000 https://www.geefix.com/?p=14423 Introduction to GeeFix Plasterboard Fixings Are you wondering how to securely hang a TV on drywall? Look no further than GeeFix plasterboard fixings. These innovative solutions allow you to mount heavy items like TVs, mirrors, and paintings safely on drywall.   Why Choose GeeFix? Traditional methods for hanging heavy items often lack the stability you […]

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]]> Hanging a mirror on plasterboard https://www.geefix.com/hanging-a-mirror-on-plasterboard/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:39:12 +0000 https://www.geefix.com/?p=14329 Are you wondering how you go about hanging a large heavy mirror on plasterboard? GeeFix is the solution! This 20kg solid oak furniture land mirror was hung successfully using our plasterboard fixings. One of our happy customers sent us the photograph below: Hanging Heavy Mirror on Plasterboard We love receiving photos from happy customers who […]

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]]> How to mount a large TV onto plasterboard/drywall studwork https://www.geefix.com/how-to-mount-a-large-tv-onto-plasterboard-drywall-studwork-2/ Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:23:35 +0000 https://www.geefix.com/?p=14516 It is very important to use a bracket with a large rectangular base plate. The dimensions of the baseplate are usually 480mm length 240mm width or thereabouts. Do not use the type of bracket with a narrow vertical type of base plate: Plasterboard/drywall is installed onto a wooden/metal framework. The vertical studwork is usually centred […]

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]]> How to fix a TV bracket to a caravan wall https://www.geefix.com/how-to-fix-a-tv-bracket-to-a-caravan-wall/ Wed, 18 Jan 2023 12:09:27 +0000 https://www.geefix.com/?p=12940 Can You Mount a TV on a Static Caravan Wall? Many people ask, “How do I fix a TV bracket to a caravan wall?” or “What are the best fixings for caravan walls?” In this guide, we’ll show you how to securely mount your TV using GeeFix fixings and provide advice on motorhome TV bracket fitting. […]

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]]> Drywall Anchors for Heavy Items https://www.geefix.com/drywall-anchors-for-heavy-items/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 15:58:04 +0000 https://www.geefix.com/?p=12663 What are the best drywall anchors for heavy items? The best drywall anchors for heavy items are GeeFix. Before their introduction, hanging heavy objects on plaster walls often posed a challenge due to limited anchor options on the market. GeeFix drywall anchors come from a plumbing and heating engineer with over 40 years of experience […]

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]]> Fixing a Radiator to Plasterboard https://www.geefix.com/fixing-radiator-to-plasterboard/ Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:14:44 +0000 https://livewp.site/wp/md/geefix/image-post/ How to fix a radiator to plasterboard wall Are you wondering how to hang a radiator on a plasterboard wall? The answer is yes, you can do it! The best fixings for this task are GeeFix. If you searched for “how to hang a radiator on a stud wall” or “fixing heavy radiator to plasterboard […]

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]]> Fixing items with more than one anchor point https://www.geefix.com/fixing-items-with-more-than-one-anchor-point/ Fri, 10 Aug 2018 13:30:15 +0000 https://www.geefix.com/?p=11080 If you’ve done DIY projects, you’ve noticed many wall-mounted items have more than one anchor point, like curtain rails or toilet roll holders. When you have a well-placed stud, installation becomes easy. But what do you do when the studs don’t align with your plans and that toilet roll holder must go on a cavity […]

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]]> Plasterboard Repair – How to fix loose drywall anchor https://www.geefix.com/how-to-re-fix-and-repair-failed-plasterboard-fixings/ Fri, 08 Jun 2018 06:09:10 +0000 https://www.geefix.com/?p=11115 If you have a loose drywall anchor, follow these steps to fix it. Plasterboard repair – Fix holes in plasterboard GeeFix fixings not only provide unrivalled strength, but also work effectively to repair installations where other types of fixings have failed. 1. Remove the installation:  First, take out the old fixing and fold in the […]

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]]> How to Fix a Curtain Pole onto a Plasterboard Wall https://www.geefix.com/how-to-fix-a-curtain-pole-onto-a-plasterboard-wall/ Wed, 30 May 2018 06:20:21 +0000 https://www.geefix.com/?p=11131 How to Fix a Curtain Pole onto a Plasterboard Wall When you want to fix a curtain pole onto a plasterboard wall, you might encounter some challenges. Thankfully, customers often find that GeeFix fixings provide a reliable solution! For example, Dave discovered our website and read glowing independent reviews. He decided to try our fixings […]

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