Fixings and fasteners guides — HomeGraft

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FIXINGS AND FASTENERS · 7 STEPSBolts, coach screws and structural fixingsLearn to choose, drill for and tighten coach screws and bolts for strong, safe structural fixings.

FIXINGS AND FASTENERS · 7 STEPSDrilling through wall tiles without cracking themLearn to drill a clean, crack-free hole through wall tiles using the right bit, speed, and technique.

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FIXINGS AND FASTENERS · 8 STEPSFixing above a window: concrete and steel lintelsLearn to identify a window lintel's material and drill and fix into concrete or steel safely.

FIXINGS AND FASTENERS · 7 STEPSFixing into dot-and-dab plasterboardLearn to find solid fixing points in dot-and-dab plasterboard and pick the right fixing for gaps.

FIXINGS AND FASTENERS · 7 STEPSFixing into metal studsLearn to identify metal stud walls and fix into them safely using the right screws.

FIXINGS AND FASTENERS · 7 STEPSFixing into plasterboard: plugs, anchors and togglesLearn to choose, drill for, and fit the right plasterboard fixing so shelves and hooks actually stay up.

FIXINGS AND FASTENERS · 7 STEPSFixing into solid brick and blockLearn to drill, plug and screw safely into solid brick or block so fixings hold securely.

FIXINGS AND FASTENERS · 7 STEPSHow deep should a fixing go?Learn to judge exactly how deep a wall plug and screw need to go so a fixing holds properly and safely.

FIXINGS AND FASTENERS · 7 STEPSNails explained: which nail for which jobLearn the five common nail types and how to pick the right one for a job with confidence.

FIXINGS AND FASTENERS · 7 STEPSPilot holes: what they are and when you need oneLearn to drill a pilot hole so screws grip properly without splitting wood or cracking walls.

FIXINGS AND FASTENERS · 7 STEPSScrews explained: gauge, length and head typesLearn what screw gauge, length and head type mean so you always pick the right screw for the job.

FIXINGS AND FASTENERS · 7 STEPSWall plugs (Rawlplugs) and how to choose oneLearn to pick, drill for, and fit the right wall plug so a screw actually holds in a wall.

FIXINGS AND FASTENERS · 7 STEPSWhy your screw keeps spinning and won't biteLearn why screws spin without gripping, and how to fix wall plugs, pilot holes and stripped fixings so screws bite properly.