Practical guide to choosing the right peg according to the type of ceiling

Which ankle size to choose?

For a load less than 20 kg, a diameter between 3 and 5.5 mm will be used; For a load between 20 kg and 50 kg, we opt for a diameter between 6 and 8 mm; For loads over 50 kg, choose a diameter of 10 mm.

Which dowel for 5 mm screws?

Which screw for which weight?

If we REALLY only have to take into account the static mass of 21 kg, one screw is more than enough: being pessimistic, that would be a mass of 180, 200 kg.

Which dowel for plaster?

On plaster tiles and for a light load not exceeding 10 kg, use a universal dowel. Drill (without percussion) with a drill bit of slightly larger diameter, then hammer with a hammer in short strokes and tighten.

Which dowel for solid plaster wall?

Metal expansion plugs Commonly known as Molly® plugs, these metal plugs are specially designed for gypsum board, honeycomb walls and hollow bricks. They are installed with their screw after a preliminary drilling of the support.

How do I get a dowel to fit into a plaster wall?

Expansion dowels or Molly dowels Installed or not with expansion pliers, the dowel is sized according to the load to be supported (from 20 to 50 kg). This is the most reliable method of on-site repair.

Which heavy duty wall plug?

To repair a load that does not reach 30 kg, prefer metal (Molly) or plastic (MZK) anchors. The reinforced plate can also support up to 40 kg with this condiment. To ensure a load of more than 30 kg (or 40 kg on a reinforced plate), NP anchors are recommended.

How much weight can a Molly ankle support?

between 20 and 50 kg: Molly dowel, deformation or loosening of the dowel; over 50 kg: chemical mastic, expansion anchor, bolt or rate anchor.

Which Molly dowel for a TV stand?

For a slab, hollow brick or cinder block wall, choose a rocker or Molly rod. Also, the diameter of the tiles is important. It must correspond to the weight of your big screen TV. If the screen and mount weigh less than 20 kilograms, use 6mm wall caps.

Which screw to fix in the plasterboard?

Its standard thickness is 13 mm, a 25 mm screw will be more than enough to do this operation on a metal wheel. But when you have to fix the BA 13 vertically or horizontally on a wooden structure, it is preferable to use 35MM flat screws.

Which peg for cinder block?

Nylon plugs: suitable for fixing low loads in concrete blocks. Various plastic dowels can be used in hollow cement blocks. They are generally reserved for light items, i.e. less than 30 kg.

How to fix a shoe in a breeze block?

If the support on which you are going to repair the shoe is a block of cement or brick honeycomb, you should preferably use mechanical-chemical anchors. After drilling and blowing, the anchor is inserted into the hole.

How to fix a board on cinder block?

Glue the wood board to the cement block structure. To do this, apply large dots of fastening glue (e.g., all interior and exterior materials) to the top corners of the cement blocks.

Which ankle to choose?

Regardless of the load, you prefer extra long expansion and deformation anchors in friable solid materials. If the load is heavy, use an anchor screen with a chemically sealed threaded rod.

Comment utiliser des vis de placo ?

The vis placo, ces petites merveilles de technologie, ont été spécifiquement conçues pour fixer les plaques de plâtre aux montants métalliques ou aux rails. Ces vis, caractérisées par une pointe acérée et un filetage optimisé, s’insèrent avec aisance et garantissent une tenue impeccable.

• Sélectionnez la bonne taille. La dimension des vis dépend de l’épaisseur de la plaque.
• Habituellement, une vis de 25mm convient pour une plaque standard de 13mm.
• L’espacement entre les vis détermine également la solidité de l’installation : en règle générale, une distance de 40 cm entre chaque vis sur les montants et de 30 cm sur les traverses est recommandée.

Préparez la surface. Avant de commencer, veillez à ce que la surface du placo soit propre et exempte d’irrégularités. Munissez-vous d’une visseuse adaptée. Introduisez la vis en exerçant une pression modérée, jusqu’à ce qu’elle soit légèrement en retrait par rapport à la surface de la plaque, sans pour autant perforer le papier cartonné.

The bonnes vis de plaques de platre, avec leur spécificité technique, requièrent une attention particulière lors de leur mise en œuvre. Une application méticuleuse garantit non seulement l’esthétique de votre mur, mais aussi sa durabilité et sa robustesse. Elles sont l’assurance d’un travail bien réalisé, d’une finition impeccable et d’une sérénité quant à la stabilité de l’ensemble.

Whether you're a do-it-yourselfer or an experienced one, it's important to know how to properly fasten your objects to your ceiling. The first step is to choose the right plug for the type of support. For a solid plaster wall, opt for an expansion plug, while a Molly plug is more suitable for drywall. It's also crucial to use screws suited to the weight and size of the objects you wish to fix. By following these practical tips, you'll avoid unpleasant surprises and be sure of a solid, long-lasting fixing.