Wall Anchors Explained: Choosing Fixings That Hold Firm
Hanging a TV, mounting a shelf or fixing a handrail sounds simple until the screw pulls out and takes a chunk of wall with it. The reason is almost always the same: the wrong fixing for the wall. Brisbane homes are built in a wide range of ways, from timber Queenslanders with lath and plaster or hardwood-framed walls, to brick veneer homes in the suburbs, to concrete and masonry apartments across the inner city. Each wall type needs a different approach. This guide explains