Unfortunately, I have no idea about what specific kind of drywall plate it is or how it was attached; at any rate there is only a fixed place that I can hang the plant from so that it doesn't prevent me from opening window. The areas between joists will produce a hollow, resonant sound, while the joists will produce a shorter, firmer sound. If you're looking to hang something heavier, opt for large utility storage hooks, which are strong enough to hold things like bicycles.

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If possible, when fixing into plasterboard wall you should try to screw into a stud or noggin (electronic stud finders are available to help you find the wall studs) but sadly this is not always possible or practical. I have a potted plant (approx 5kg/10lbs) that I wish to hang from a drywall ceiling of a window aisle. When using spring toggles, you will need to remove the spring part from the machine screw and then pass the screw through whatever you are fixing (cabinet, etc) before re-attaching the spring toggle and pushing it into the hole in the plasterboard. They are ideal for small companies and are essential for one man building operations and DIY enthusiasts alike. The deep thread is designed to give a much better grip on the plasterboard, whilst also spreading the weight of the object they are holding up.What started as a place to share updates with friends and family after we moved from Illinois to Tennessee and then to Texas, turned into a passion for finding creative and frugal ways to feed us and decorate our homes. Gino Colucci is a Home Improvement Specialist and the Owner of Crackerjacks Handyman Services (not a licensed contractor) in Chandler, Arizona.

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If you're hanging a lamp, make sure your hole is close to a power outlet that you easily can plug it into. They are pushed into a pre-drilled hole and then the action of the machine screw turning in the fixing spreads four wings outwards to grip against the inside face of the plasterboard. When fixing into plasterboard, using the correct Plasterboard Fixings is essential if you want to reduce the risk of your shelves, pictures, and other wall-hanging objects pulling out of the wall.Plasterboard Fixings– When hanging anything heavy from a plasterboard wall, it is always better to use more fixings than you might normally need.