Drywall & Concrete Fixings

Buy Drywall & Concrete Fixings Online

Drywall and concrete fixings cover two surfaces that behave nothing alike: hollow plasterboard and solid masonry. Use the right fixing and the bracket stays tight, the rail doesn’t rock, and you don’t end up chasing enlarged holes. Order drywall fixings and concrete fixings online from Orion Supplies for everyday installs and repairs.

Drywall and concrete fixings: what to use where

This selection includes plasterboard fixings for hollow walls, wall plugs for brick and block, frame fixings for through-fixing into masonry, concrete frame fixing screws for solid substrates, and handy mixed packs for vans and call-outs. It’s built around plasterboard and masonry fixing, not timber-first screws or metal-only fastening.

Drywall fixings for plasterboard and hollow walls

Plasterboard fails when the fixing only grips the paper face. A proper plasterboard fixing spreads load behind the board or clamps cleanly so the hole doesn’t crumble under tension.

Typical uses include:

• shelves and small brackets
• bathroom accessories
• repairs where the original hole has opened up
• light to medium wall-mounted fittings where the fixing rating allows

What matters most:

• pick a fixing designed for hollow walls, not a standard plug
• drill to the correct size so the fixing doesn’t spin
• stop tightening as soon as the fixing seats firmly

Drywall screws for plasterboard installation

Drywall screws are for installing board onto studs and track. The right screw drives cleanly and seats without tearing the paper face, which helps you finish faster and reduces snagging later.

Keep it simple:

• match length to board thickness and the substrate behind it
• use a fresh bit when heads start to slip
• aim for consistent seating depth rather than over-driving

Concrete fixings for brick, block, and concrete

Masonry fixing is about the hole as much as the fixing. Plugs rely on correct diameter, depth, and a screw that expands the plug properly. When any of those are off, the plug spins or the fixing pulls under load.

Common use cases:

• rails and brackets into blockwork
• clips and pipe brackets for services
• fixing battens back to masonry

Practical points that prevent failures:

• drill straight, then clear dust so the fixing can bite
• match plug size to drill size, not “close enough”
• use a screw gauge that actually fills the plug

Frame fixings for battens, windows, and door frames

Through-fixing is a workhorse method for frames and battens into masonry. Frame fixings suit repeated installs where you want consistent embedment and a clean, stable pull-up.

Checks that keep frames true:

• choose a length that reaches into solid material beyond the frame
• keep fixing lines straight to avoid twisting
• allow for head clearance so the frame seats flat

Concrete frame fixing screws for solid substrates

Concrete frame fixing screws suit jobs where you want a direct-to-masonry fixing without relying on a separate plug. They’re used for secure hold in solid substrates when the hole is prepared properly.

If hold feels weak, look at:

• hole diameter and depth
• dust left in the hole
• soft faces on blockwork

Match the fixing to the wall before you order

A quick spec check saves wasted boxes and failed fixings:

• substrate first: plasterboard cavity, brick, block, or concrete
• load and leverage: rails and brackets need more care than flat fittings
• hole prep: drill size, depth, and dust clearance
• length and embedment: enough bite without bottoming out
• drive type and bit choice: reduce cam-out and damaged heads

Buy drywall & concrete fixings online

Buy drywall & concrete fixings online from Orion Supplies so you can cover hollow-wall fixing and solid-wall anchoring in one order. Add tool accessories & bits, bolts, nuts, washers, wood screws, general screws, or metal & specialist screws if you’re topping up across fixings.