In summer, home improvement projects had to wait: barbecues, time in the garden and holidays took priority. But as soon as the days get shorter and the evenings cooler, the desire to make the home cosy at home again grows. Whether it’s a wall shelf, coat rack, mirror or wall cabinet, mounting items on walls and ceilings makes the most of vertical space and frees up valuable floor space. To ensure that shelves and other items stay securely where they belong, choosing the right fixings is essential.

The time for sunshine, the garden and the hammock is over. But as the days grow shorter and the evenings cooler, new ideas for home improvement projects spring to mind – often inspired by memories from holidays.

There’s still space up there
Many things only fulfil their purpose ‘from above’, such as ceiling lights, curtain rails, shading elements and various bathroom fittings.

Keeping the floor clear also makes a room feel more open and tidy. Wall cupboards create extra storage space in the kitchen, whilst a wall-mounted TV makes the room look tidier. Wall shelves and boards provide space for books, decorations and everyday items without taking up valuable floor space. This makes the most of the available space while creating an airy, spacious feel. Whether it’s a new wall shelf for extra storage, a practical coat rack for the hallway, a mirror for the bathroom or a wall-mounted cupboard for the kitchen, the right wall plugs ensure a secure, long-lasting hold.

To ensure everything stays securely in place, the right fixings are essential. The key lies in the interaction between the wall plug, screw and building material, as well as the type and extent of the load being applied.

Traditional expansion plugs provide a firm hold in concrete and solid masonry. In perforated blocks, plasterboard and chipboard, on the other hand, plugs that anchor in the webs of hollow blocks or cavities are suitable. The method of installation is also important. There are extra-long frame wall plugs for thick fittings, fixing kits for sanitary ware and much more. The desired installation method also plays a role.

No need to agonise over which plug to choose 
Fixing solutions that adapt to different building materials and applications are practical. Depending on the substrate, the DuoPower plug automatically activates the appropriate mechanism: it expands in solid building materials, folds out in perforated materials and forms a knot in board materials.

The fischer DuoLine range of wall plugs includes five further products: for board building materials, there is the DuoTec nylon tilting wall plug, the self-drilling DuoBlade and the DuoHM cavity wall plug. These are joined by the DuoSeal, for fixing while simultaneously sealing the drill hole in damp areas, and the DuoXpand long-shank wall plug for solid and perforated building materials.

Think first, then drill 
Which wall plug is right? This question should be answered before drilling. With the right combination of fixing, building material and load, unused wall space can be transformed into secure and practical storage space in no time at all.

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