Fixings question

[WaterTight]

Need to hang heavy mirror on plasterboard wall. Have heavy-duty anchor bolts but I don't want to use them to secure standard picture hooks as they don't seem strong enough. Anyone know of something up to the job?

 

[john.bell55]

Try hollow anchor fixings. If these are not heavy enough you will have to put a dwang/nogging that will support the weight.
Hollow Wall Anchor 5 x 52mm 8-16mm Pack of 10 - NoLinkingToThis, Where the Trade Buys

 

[buff]

what as this to do with plumbing?

 

[easyt]

Nothing unless his water pipes are were he is drilling for fixings.

 

[Robtheplumb]

what as this to do with plumbing?

Have you never had to hang a mirror in a bathroom before???

 

[WaterTight]

Wasn't what I meant. I have those but you can't safely hang the picture on the end of the screw. You should prob use them to fix a picture hook to the wall. But those things are quite flimsy. It's what I should use the anchor bolt to the wall that I'm unsure about...

 

[justlead1]

Hi Just scrw into the vertical studwork.

 

[john.bell55]

The anchor bolts are for fixing into a solid wall, brick etc.
Not suitable for plasterboard. The hollow anchor fixings are stronger than you think.
what is the hanging attachment on the mirror?