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Hooks for brass hanging frames for plasterboard walls?

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WhatWouldTheDoctorDo · 24/09/2017 17:43

Bought some lovely brass hanging frames here and the matching brass hooks. However, the screws on the hook are no good for plasterboard walls without cutting into them and putting a timber block in or something which seems a bit excessive.

Any suggestions for any nice looking hooks small enough for the job that aren't bog standard picture hooks which is all I can find online?

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buckeejit · 24/09/2017 22:11

Can you not just get plasterboard rawlplugs? I'm a bit confused. Was hoping you'd found some traditional brass frames as that's what I've been after!

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WhatWouldTheDoctorDo · 24/09/2017 23:15

Apparently not. My diy skills are limited but the chap I had round to do some bits and pieces said they wouldn't work unless there was timber behind the plasterboard which there isn't were I wanted them to go. Something to do with the type of screw I think. I'm gutted - I love the frames and haven't yet found any other hooks that would go with them!

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WhatWouldTheDoctorDo · 24/09/2017 23:18

*where, not were!!

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GlitteryGlitter · 24/09/2017 23:24

You should be able to use a multipurpose rawl plug into the plasterboard, the frames don't look too heavy so it shouldn't be a problem or find a stud which is timber and screw into that. There will be several studs if it's an internal plasterboard stud wall.

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GlitteryGlitter · 24/09/2017 23:25

Sorry just read the update!

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WhatWouldTheDoctorDo · 24/09/2017 23:47

Yes, annoyingly the timber isn't quite in the right place!

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