Child safety anchors for furniture
In November of 2017, Ikea re-announced its recall of 17.3 million chests of drawers (Malm range) after receiving 186 reports of furniture tipping over, posing a risk of serious injury. Of those incidents, 91 involved young children and 8 of those were fatal.
Young children can pull on, and climb up open drawers, destabilizing the furniture’s centre of mass and causing it to topple forward. While steps can be taken to mitigate risk (e.g. placing the heaviest items in the bottom drawers and refraining from placing heavy items such as televisions on top of furniture), the best way to avoid an accident is to ensure that furniture is securely anchored to the wall. Don’t assume that the restraint kits that accompany furniture are sufficient. There are better options on the market and it’s worth investing the extra time and money to ensure that you’re selecting the best product for your needs. That means choosing a fixing with high tensile and cantilever load bearing capabilities. In other words, you’re looking for how much force the fixing can withhold when someone exerts a pulling force away from the wall (tensile) or a pivoting force on a vertical plane against the anchor point (cantilever). Think of a toddler impatiently pulling at a stiff drawer to access toys inside, or a toddler using open drawers as steps to reach something on the top of the dresser. That’s where GeeFix comes in…
With a maximum tensile strength value of 71 kilograms, and a cantilever strength of 243 kilograms at 75mm from the anchor point, the GeeFix fixings offer the best solution for anchoring furniture to cavity walls, in the absence of studwork (for further details on our load test data click here).
Secure furniture to a cavity wall
Our video tutorial offers quick instruction into how the GeeFix fixings can be used to secure a tall wooden chest of drawers to a cavity wall. If you have any questions about this type of application, send us an email at gary@geefix.com or contact us here . Stay safe!
About GeeFix
GeeFix was invented by a plumbing and heating engineer with over 40 years’ experience in the trade. We are proud that not only was GeeFix designed and developed in the UK, but that it is also manufactured in Shropshire supporting local industry and British business.
It was developed with the aim of creating a fixing which would secure heavy items to plasterboard/drywall walls. The interiors of modern homes are constructed from studwork and plasterboard so that GeeFix is the ideal product for fixing those heavy objects to cavity walls. TVs, radiators, towel rails, shelving, cabinets, cupboards, mirrors, curtain rails ……… just some of the many items that can be securely fixed to plasterboard with our fixings.
These hollow wall fixings can also be used to refix an object to a plasterboard wall where a different type of fixing has failed. For example, where a radiator has come away from a wall, a GeeFix fixing can be installed in the same position as the failed fixing and so often reduce the amount of work necessary to repair plasterboard.
Can be adapted for use with smaller objects, such as bathroom accessories, where fixing holes are close together. In these instances, one fixing can be used to secure the item by using the length of the backplate in the cavity for additional fixing points.
Plasterboard Repair – How to fix loose drywall anchor
How to fix a loose drywall anchor?
Plasterboard repair – Fix holes in plasterboard
GeeFix fixings are not only of unrivalled strength, but can also be used to repair an installation where another type of fixing or wall anchor has failed.
1. Remove the installation and the original fixing then fold in the failed plasterboard. Place a guide, made from an off cut of wood or piece of plasterboard, over the centre of the failed hole. Re-drill using a 25mm hole saw.
2. Insert the GeeFix . Pull on the blue nylon cord and tighten the centre screw.
3. Pull out the nylon cord and fix the 2 side retaining screws. Remove the centre screw. Pull away the loose plasterboard. Make good with polyfilla.
4. Using the centre screw re-fix the item.
About GeeFix
GeeFix was invented by a plumbing and heating engineer with over 40 years’ experience in the trade. We are proud that not only was GeeFix designed and developed in the UK, but that it is also manufactured in Shropshire supporting local industry and British business.
It was developed with the aim of creating a fixing which would secure heavy items to plasterboard/drywall walls. The interiors of modern homes are constructed from studwork and plasterboard so that GeeFix is the ideal product for fixing those heavy objects to cavity walls. TVs, radiators, towel rails, shelving, cabinets, cupboards, mirrors, curtain rails ……… just some of the many items that can be securely fixed to plasterboard with our fixings.
These hollow wall fixings can also be used to refix an object to a plasterboard wall where a different type of fixing has failed. For example, where a radiator has come away from a wall, a GeeFix fixing can be installed in the same position as the failed fixing and so often reduce the amount of work necessary to repair plasterboard.
Can be adapted for use with smaller objects, such as bathroom accessories, where fixing holes are close together. In these instances, one fixing can be used to secure the item by using the length of the backplate in the cavity for additional fixing points.
How to Fix a Curtain Pole onto a Plasterboard Wall
How to Fix a Curtain Pole onto a Plasterboard Wall
Putting up a curtain pole on plasterboard wall can be a problem, so we are always glad to hear from customers who find that GeeFix fixings do the job!
Dave came across our website and after reading the independent reviews decided to try out our fixings to mount two curtain rails and two heavy mirrors on plasterboard walls. His verdict……. “They are brilliant – exactly as shown on the website; easy to fit and just feel so solid as soon as they are fitted to the wall unlike all the other plugs, expanding fittings etc I have tried over the years”
If like Dave, you have had problems with fixing curtain rods to plasterboard, try out GeeFix . You will not be disappointed!
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GeeFix Hollow Wall Anchors
GeeFix anchors have a number of benefits that distinguish them from other anchor wall fixings fixings on the market:
- A single GeeFix works for substrates between 3mm and 75mm thickness with suitable cavity wall fixing screws.
- Works with a cavity gap of as little as 30mm.
- GeeFix are much easier to use compared to umbrella-style fixings. You don’t have to feed the final fixing through whatever item you’re fixing beforehand.
- Can be used with vapour barriers without perforating the barrier.
- GeeFix uses standard screws rather than bolts for its final fixing.
About GeeFix
GeeFix was invented by a plumbing and heating engineer with over 40 years’ experience in the trade. We are proud that not only was GeeFix designed and developed in the UK, but that it is also manufactured in Shropshire supporting local industry and British business.
It was developed with the aim of creating a fixing which would secure heavy items to plasterboard/drywall walls. The interiors of modern homes are constructed from studwork and plasterboard so that GeeFix is the ideal product for fixing those heavy objects to cavity walls. TVs, radiators, towel rails, shelving, cabinets, cupboards, mirrors, curtain rails ……… just some of the many items that can be securely fixed to plasterboard with our fixings.
These hollow wall fixings can also be used to refix an object to a plasterboard wall where a different type of fixing has failed. For example, where a radiator has come away from a wall, a GeeFix fixing can be installed in the same position as the failed fixing and so often reduce the amount of work necessary to repair plasterboard.
Can be adapted for use with smaller objects, such as bathroom accessories, where fixing holes are close together. In these instances, one fixing can be used to secure the item by using the length of the backplate in the cavity for additional fixing points.
How to put up a curtain pole on plasterboard using Geefix?
Many people ask the question “Can you put a curtain pole up on plasterboard?” The answer is yes using GeeFix. Take a look below at how easy it is to install our plasterboard fixings.
Step 1
Drill a 1” hole centered on your desired location
Step 2
Assemble your GeeFix wall anchor system as shown above by threading the supplied blue pullcord through the round wall plug, the curved back plate, and back through the wall plug.
Step 3
While holding onto the pullcord, feed the curved back plate into the hole and center on the 1″ hole
Step 4
While keeping light tension on the pullcord slide the wall plug into the 1″ hole to align with the holes on the back plate
Step 5
While keeping firm tension on the pullcord, screw the large screw into the center hole until the GeeFix becomes firm, but do not overtighten. Keeping tension on the pullcord will keep the back plate in place during installation.
Step 6
Pull out the pullcord but do not discard. You can use the same pullcord on additional GeeFix installations.
Step 7
Insert the 2 smaller screws on either side of the large screw and tighten until the GeeFix is firmly secured but do not overtighten.
Step 8
Remove the center screw
Step 9
Now that your GeeFix system is installed, you can either use the center screw to fix your curtain pole. The image above shows a TV bracket, but a curtain pole or other heavy items can be fixed.
How to hang a heavy mirror on a plaster wall
How to hang a heavy mirror on a plaster wall
To hang a heavy mirror on plasterboard walls is easy with GeeFix. You will need a picture hook such as these below and one GeeFix fixing per bracket.
Method of installation for mirrors or pictures
Drill a 25mm hole in the wall using a spadebit or holesaw.
Thread the blue pull cord through the 2 centre holes of the back plate and the plug.
Insert the back plate into the cavity.
Holding onto the pull cords, position the back plate vertically in the cavity.
Insert the centre screw while pulling on the nylon cords. This stops the back plate rotating when the centre screw is tightened fully.
Insert the two smaller side screws and tighten.
Remove the centre screw. You can now fix your picture hook and hang your mirror.
GeeFix The number 1 fixing. Super strong and versatile, like no other fixing.
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Hang a Heavy Mirror on Plasterboard
Hanging a mirror on a plasterboard wall is easy with GeeFix.
Below are some images sent to us from happy customers who have used our plasterboard fixings to fix a heavy mirror to plasterboard:
Plasterboard Fixings for Heavy Objects
Plasterboard Fixings for Heavy Objects
GeeFix are the perfect plasterboard fixings for heavy objects. Whether you are a building trade professional or a keen DIYer, you’ll know that the plasterboard fixings available had serious limitations. Some of them are tricky to fix, some are prone to fail, and most just aren’t reliable enough for heavy objects, until now! GeeFix is a versatile plasterboard fixing that outperforms all other market leaders. In the plasterboard fixing market, independent strength tests have demonstrated GeeFix strength by outperforming the leading brands in shear, tensile and cantilever load bearing capabilities.
| Load Test | Maximum weight (kgs) |
| Shear | 270 |
| Tensile | 71 |
| Cantilever @ 73 mm | 243 |
| Cantilever @ 150 mm | 192 |
| Cantilever @ 300 mm | 102 |
These tests were carried out on ⅝ inch plasterboard. Industry safety standards recommend ¼ of the ultimate load. The below maximum load-testing figures are provided as guides only and cannot be guaranteed. The age, condition and capacity of base materials must be considered.
GeeFix has been tested next to Grip it fixings and spring toggles which you can see in the video below:
GeeFix is compatible on a wide variety of materials including all type of plasterboard, hardboard, plywood, sheet metal, chip board, mdf, lath and plaster. GeeFix can be used with materials as thin as 0.12” and up to a maximum thickness of 3” and you don’t need any tools to install the ploasterboard fixing and it takes no time at all to install.
Plasterboard Fixing for Heavy Furniture
GeeFix are the perfect plasterboard fixing for heavy furniture. GeeFix are ideal tip-over restraints for the IKEA Malm range or any heavy furniture that could easily tip over.
Each GeeFix wall anchor comes with three screws and these are suitable for fixing to all types of drywall. They cost £8.95 for a pack of 4. Click here to buy. For special trade prices, email your trade details to gary@geefix.com.
About GeeFix
GeeFix was invented by a plumbing and heating engineer with over 40 years’ experience in the trade. We are proud that not only was GeeFix designed and developed in the UK, but that it is also manufactured in Shropshire supporting local industry and British business.
GeeFix was developed with the aim of creating a fixing which would secure heavy items to plasterboard/drywall walls. The interiors of modern homes are constructed from studwork and plasterboard so that GeeFix is the ideal product for fixing those heavy objects to cavity walls. TVs, radiators, towel rails, shelving, cabinets, cupboards, mirrors, curtain rails ……… just some of the many items that can be securely fixed to plasterboard with our fixings.
GeeFix fixings can also be used to refix an object to a plasterboard wall where a different type of fixing has failed. For example, where a radiator has come away from a wall, a GeeFix fixing can be installed in the same position as the failed fixing and so often reduce the amount of work necessary to repair plasterboard.
GeeFix can be adapted for use with smaller objects, such as bathroom accessories, where fixing holes are close together. In these instances, one fixing can be used to secure the item by using the length of the backplate in the cavity for additional fixing points.
Heavy Duty Plasterboard Fixings
From their conception, we’ve known that heavy duty plasterboard fixings GeeFix would outperform our competitors because of their large, flat, solid load bearing back-plate. Many popular fixings have a hollow channel-shaped back-plate, the sharp edges of which cut into the plasterboard. Over time, these incisions diminish the plasterboard’s integrity, causing the fixing to become loose and ultimately fail. In an industry saturated with superlative claims we knew that we needed some hard data to hang our hat on (excuse the pun), so we arranged for the GeeFix fixings to be independently strength tested. The graphic below shows how GeeFix performed in strength tests, conducted on 15mm plasterboard:
Discover Heavy Duty Plasterboard Fixings: The Ultimate Solution for Secure Installations
Heavy duty plasterboard fixings have to support three types of load forces: Cantilever loads (suspended away from the wall), shear loads (pulling down against the vertical surface of a wall) and tensile loads (pulling away from a wall or ceiling). Most manufacturers typically highlight the shear strength of their fixing, emboldening their claims that their product is the strongest. A plasterboard fixing that has a high shear strength, for example, may not be suitable for mounting a large cantilever load, such as a 32 inch flat screen television on an articulating wall mount.
So, in order to select a fixing that’s right for your installation, you need to know how the fixing performs in all three of the above categories. We hope our infographic is helpful as you navigate the fixing market, and feel free to send us an email or contact us via our online submission form (also bottom of page) with any questions. We’re happy to help
We’d love to hear how GeeFix has assisted you with your DIY projects. Contact us here or send an email to gary (at) geefix (dot) com.
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Pack of 4 GeeFix Plasterboard Fixings
£6.08GeeFix Plasterboard Fixings are a versatile plasterboard drywall anchor fixing with unrivaled strength and is suitable for all types of material including plasterboard, hardboard, plywood, sheet metal, chipboard, mdf, lath, plaster and other materials. Ideal for mounting heavy items such as flat screen TVs, radiators onto plasterboard cavity walls.
Pack of 8 GeeFix Plasterboard Fixings
£11.08GeeFix Plasterboard Fixings are a versatile plasterboard drywall anchor fixing with unrivaled strength and is suitable for all types of material including plasterboard, hardboard, plywood, sheet metal, chipboard, mdf, lath, plaster and other materials. Ideal for mounting heavy items such as flat screen TVs, radiators onto plasterboard cavity walls.
Trade Pack of 25 GeeFix Plasterboard Fixings
£18.87GeeFix Plasterboard Fixings are a versatile plasterboard drywall anchor fixing with unrivaled strength and is suitable for all types of material including plasterboard, hardboard, plywood, sheet metal, chipboard, mdf, lath, plaster and other materials. Ideal for mounting heavy items such as flat screen TVs, radiators onto plasterboard cavity walls.
Trade Pack of 50 GeeFix Plasterboard Fixings
£37.21GeeFix Plasterboard Fixings are a versatile plasterboard drywall anchor fixing with unrivaled strength and is suitable for all types of material including plasterboard, hardboard, plywood, sheet metal, chipboard, mdf, lath, plaster and other materials. Ideal for mounting heavy items such as flat screen TVs, radiators onto plasterboard cavity walls.
About GeeFix
GeeFix was invented by a plumbing and heating engineer with over 40 years’ experience in the trade. We are proud that not only was GeeFix designed and developed in the UK, but that it is also manufactured in Shropshire supporting local industry and British business.
It was developed with the aim of creating a fixing that would secure heavy items to plasterboard/drywall walls. The interiors of modern homes are constructed from stud work and plasterboard so GeeFix is the ideal product for fixing those heavy objects to cavity walls. TVs, radiators, towel rails, shelving, cabinets, cupboards, mirrors, and curtain rails. These are just some of the many items that can be securely fixed to plasterboard with our fixings.
These hollow wall fixings can also be used to refix an object to a plasterboard wall where a different type of fixing has failed. For example, where a radiator has come away from a wall, a GeeFix fixing can be installed in the same position as the failed fixing and so often reduce the amount of work necessary to repair plasterboard.
Can be adapted for use with smaller objects, such as bathroom accessories, where fixing holes are close together. In these instances, one fixing can be used to secure the item by using the length of the backplate in the cavity for additional fixing points.
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How to fix TV bracket to plasterboard wall
Heavy-duty plasterboard fixings for TV
Are you wondering how to fix TV bracket to plasterboard wall? Hanging a TV on a plasterboard wall is possible even if the TV is very large and heavy like a 55 inch TV.
Mounting a heavy TV to plasterboard wall is easy with GeeFix. GeeFix are the best heavy duty plasterboard fixings for tv. Popular DIY YouTuber Charlie DIYte after reviewing GeeFix said “A stronger plasterboard fixing than anything I’ve ever encountered before”. Click here to see Charlie DIYte full review.
Plasterboard fixings are the ideal choice for fixing a large flat screen TV onto plasterboard. They are engineered to maximize the surface area of the load bearing back plate that’s inserted into the wall cavity.
GeeFix is a versatile plasterboard fixing with unrivalled strength. The fixings are suitable for all types of plasterboard, plywood, hardboard, chipboard, MDF and even sheet metal. GeeFix is the ideal fixing for mounting radiators, towel rails, ceiling fans as well as plasterboard fixings for a TV bracket,
How to fix tv bracket to plasterboard wall
Fixing a TV bracket to plasterboard wall is easy. With GeeFix you can fix it once and fix it right. Each packet contains 4 heavy duty hollow wall anchors. Take a look at our video below to see how easy it is to fix a TV to a plasterboard wall.
If you prefer to see a step-by-step image gallery showing how fixing a heavy tv to plasterboard wall with GeeFix.
Step 1
Drill a 1” hole centered on your desired location
Step 2
Assemble your GeeFix wall anchor system as shown above by threading the supplied blue pullcord through the round wall plug, the curved back plate, and back through the wall plug.
Step 3
While holding onto the pullcord, feed the curved back plate into the hole and center on the 1″ hole
Step 4
While keeping light tension on the pullcord slide the wall plug into the 1″ hole to align with the holes on the back plate
Step 5
While keeping firm tension on the pullcord, screw the large screw into the center hole until the GeeFix becomes firm, but do not overtighten. Keeping tension on the pullcord will keep the back plate in place during installation.
Step 6
Pull out the pullcord but do not discard. You can use the same pullcord on additional GeeFix installations.
Step 7
Insert the 2 smaller screws on either side of the large screw and tighten until the GeeFix is firmly secured but do not overtighten.
Step 8
Remove the center screw
Step 9
Now that your GeeFix system is installed, you can either use the center screw to fix your item, or use your own mounting hardware in its place.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Can you hang a 55 inch tv on a plasterboard wall?
A: Yes you can. GeeFix is the strongest plasterboard fixing on the market.
Q: Can you hang a tv on a stud wall?
A: Yes, it is possible to hang a TV on a stud wall. A stud wall is a type of wall that is made up of vertical wooden supports called studs. These studs provide a solid foundation for attaching items such as shelves, curtains, and televisions using GeeFix, the ultimate plasterboard fixings for tv.
Q: How to fix a tv bracket to a plasterboard wall?
A: With GeeFix just follow the instructions above or watch the video found here.
Q: Can I wall mount my tv above a radiator?
A: It is generally not recommended to mount a TV above a radiator as the heat from the radiator can cause damage to the TV. Additionally, the TV may block the flow of heat from the radiator which can cause the room to become too hot. If you must mount the TV above the radiator, you should use a TV mount that is rated for the specific size and weight of your TV, and be sure to leave at least a few inches of space between the TV and the radiator to allow for proper ventilation.
Q: How much weight can plasterboard hold?
A: The weight that plasterboard can hold depends on several factors, including the thickness of the plasterboard, the type of fastener used, and the spacing of the fasteners.
In general, a standard 1/2 inch thick plasterboard can hold up to 5 lb per square foot if the fasteners are spaced 12 inches apart. This means that a 4×8 ft sheet of plasterboard can hold around 160 lbs.
GeeFix can hold up to 270kg.
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