Below are quick tips on fixing to different wall types. Select your wall type to find out more!
Masonry Wall
- For example brick, blockwork, stonework or aerated concrete
- Avoid fixing to crumbling materials or mortar
Dot & Dab Wall
- Common in most modern houses
- Plasterboard attached to blockwork with a void between, often sounds hollow when knocked
Plasterboard Wall
- Usually fixed over blockwork (“dot and dab”) or timber studs
- Stud walls tend to be thinner and sound more hollow than dot and dab
Insulated Plasterboard
- Thicker than standard plasterboard due to attached insulation board
- Regular plasterboard fixings may not work – ensure fixing is long enough
Multimaterial Wall
- Walls can be made of multiple types of materials
- Look for fixings suitable for multiple materials e.g. masonry and plasterboard
Other Wall Types
- E.g. Lath and plaster, lime plaster, cob, wood panelling or wattle and daub
- Anchor to solid parts of a solid wall and treat hollow materials like plasterboard