Fitting Shelves To Foam-Backed Plasterboard

[niall Y]

What methods do other members employ to get a firm fix in foam-backed plasterboard - other than extra long frame-fixings?

 

[Jameshow]

Corn skewers from Screwfix!!

https://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-...VRurtCh3lxA7wEAQYCyABEgKuovD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Wilson joinery]

Yes the ones Jameshow mentions or wall plugs specifically for hollow walls.

 

[owen]

https://www.screwfix.com/p/timco-st...HMntgYpugCHP1EiPY9EaApXfEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Spectric]

Toggles like these

https://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-...VyNDtCh0SGwvHEAQYASABEgJDl_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
or Snap Toggles which are really good

https://www.toggler-uk.com/product/toggler-snaptoggle-bm6-pack-of-50/

 

[Matt_0222]

Corefixed by Metex would work.

https://www.screwfix.com/c/screws-nails-fixings/wall-plug-kits/cat840142?brand=corefix
They have a steel core that bridges the gap between the brick wall, through the plaster and gives a solid attachment to whatever you’re screwing in.

https://metexonline.com/knowledge/fixings/
I didn’t know about these at the time so I backfilled the hollows in the plasterboard with filler where I was drilling for shelves using a mortar gun. Not perfect but worked ok.

 

[TheUnicorn]

What methods do other members employ to get a firm fix in foam-backed plasterboard - other than extra long frame-fixings?

all depends what you are hanging surely?

 

[niall Y]

Thanks for the replies folks - most helpful. There seem to be a couple of main solutions here - the frame -fixing type that get their true fixing in the wall behind the board, - and the hollow wall fixings that expand directly behind the plasterboard. They all have their strengths and weaknesses.
I am going to have to use a mix of types to sort out all the bits and pieces I need to fix to the wall. Apart from the shelves - for which I will be using the frame -fix type - there are pictures and curtain-poles. Curtain-poles need a firm fix, but the hardware isn't necessarily designed to take large diameter screws , found in frame fixings
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I guess it's going to be a case of 'trial and error' to find the best solution.