Wall fixings for a new build

Postik

I had this recently.  Even on the solid walls I think there is stud work or dot and dab leaving a cavity behind the plasterboard.

For putting up a large, heavy-ish mirror I used there:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/rawlplug-hollow-wall-anchors-m5-x-37mm-20-pack/99201

But you do need this tool to fix them in place:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/setting-tool/12429

It's very good because it crimps the legs against the inside of the plasterboard and creates a very tight and strong fix.

I also put up some pictures and the above seemed a little too heavy duty for that, so I used these which have good reviews:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/fischer-duopower-wall-plugs-6-x-30mm-100-pack/1030p

Screwing into the stud work is okay but that's always assuming there are a couple of studs *exactly* where you want to affix your item, which is quite unlikely.

BoxerfanUK

These are far better, available in lots of different sizes.  I also use the setting tool but not absolutely necessary just makes it a bit quicker.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-hollow-wall-anchors-m5-x-52mm-100-pack/5643p

2010

Thanks everyone for all your comments.
It seems to me after watching utube and reading reviews, it`s whatever is suitable to what type of wall.
For most domestic uses, ie: curtain poles, mirrors, blinds etc. the product I linked in my first post would do the job on plasterboard.
Some tests show that one plug will take the weight of 53kg.

The other product that keeps popping up for fixing the same type of items, but more types of walls is.
Ficsher duopower nylon plugs 6X30mm.

Of course anything a lot heavier (tv brackets) may require something like anchors, toggles etc.

grumbler

2010 said:

Some tests show that one plug will take the weight of 53kg.

Nonsensical tests. It all depends on what is fixed and how the load is applied.

One thing is a 50kg picture or mirror. Another is a heavy curtain held by a bracket, that you can also pull down accidentally.

2010

grumbler said:

2010 said:

Some tests show that one plug will take the weight of 53kg.

Nonsensical tests. It all depends on what is fixed and how the load is applied.

One thing is a 50kg picture or mirror. Another is a heavy curtain held by a bracket, that you can also pull down accidentally.

Exactly what I said.
I see  you agree with me that it all depends on what your fixing to and what item you`re fixing.
Horse for courses.