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RADIATOR COVER WALL FIXINGS CRACK

Over tightening can cause this to happen.

RADIATOR COVER WALL FIXINGS CRACK

The theory is exactly the same as for a plaster stud wall (see below) you are trying to find and fix to the wooden studs behind the laths.įixing through a lath and plaster wall into the wooden studsįinding the studs is probably the hardest part of this process, however care should be take not to crack the plaster that is squeezed through the laths as it can easily fall off. It is a technique for achieving a plaster finish to the wall where the plaster is applied to wooden strips or laths.Īs you can imagine this is not easy to get a secure fix to, in fact so much so we have a whole project dedicated to fixing to lath and plaster. Lath and plaster wall where used before plaster board was invented. There are special fixings that can be used for these types of block, and we cover this in much more detail in our project on fixing to lightweight and thermalite blocks Fixing to Lath and Plaster Walls The downside is that they are soft and can crumble when a traditional wall or masonry plug is used.

They are used as they are easier to build with and offer better insulation (thermalite is a common name).

Soft Blocks – There are lightweight blocks that are very soft.

Using a wooden batten fixed to the internal wall to fix to If necessary fix a wooden batten to the wall, and then fix to this as it will be much easier to line up the holes for fixing your bracket, or whatever you are attaching to your wall The harder part can knock the drill bit off line so you end up with the hole out of line. This is not a problem to fix to, however this can mean that it is hard to drill where you want to.

Blocks With Variable Hardness – Some blocks, stone and brick walls have variations in hardness or harder materials with in them.

Ideally you should avoid these where possible, however sometimes you are forced to making a fixing here care should be taken not to enlarge the fixing hole in the soft material too muchįixing to an internal masonry wall using masonry or wall plugs and screws

The Mortar Joints – These are weak points where the fixing and plug are likely to work loose.

These will take the screws that support the load of most of the things you are likely to be fixing. Generally a red (or possibly) brown wall plug should be inserted into a hole that you drill into the wall. We have a complete project on fixing to masonry which covers all the options and explains the different wall plugs available and options you can use.Īll you are trying to achieve is a sound fixing in the masonry by screwing through the plaster. Typically this is done using screws and wall plugs, although there are circumstances that you might need a stronger fixing. This is typically the easiest type of wall to make a sound fixing to as it is a strong and solid substrate which will hold your fixing, however there are a few things to watch out for! This is where there is a stone, brick or other type of masonry wall directly under the plaster.

Fixing to an Internal Masonry and Plaster Wall There are different techniques for fixing to each type and we will explain them in detail. Dot and Dab walls (sometimes called Drylined).The type of walls below the plaster that you are likely to have to make a fix to include the following: Generally internal walls will be plastered plaster is not suitable for making a fix to (particularly a chemical one without mechanical support), so it is useful to understand what is under the plaster. There is only a relatively limited range of walls that you are likely to have to fix to, and we have a whole section on walls for more details on these. Different Types of Internal Wall to Fix to In this scenario it is generally not possible to use a chemical anchor (adhesive) so here we will be focusing on mechanical fixings, or screws. We are looking at achieving a solid fixing – something sound enough to support a shelf bracket or similar. In this project we will explain about fixing to internal walls and the different types of wall that you might have inside your home and what fixing you should use.īy understanding the principles of the fixing to the different types of internal wall, you will have a better chance of choosing the right solution, or improving the fix if something goes wrong and your initial fix doesn’t hold as well as you would like. There is a huge range of different types of fixing available today and we have a fair few projects on this subject to do the topic justice (which we will link to where appropriate).