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by wizzywas
Wed Dec 22, 2010 9:45 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Hit Metal after Plasterboad
Replies: 4
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stoneyboy wrote:wizzywas,
Can only suggest you cut a small hole in the plasterboard so you can see what you are hitting. Cut the hole like a shallow taper cone which you will them be able to stick back in place using tetrion/pollyfilla.
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Thanks I might just give that a try.
by wizzywas
Tue Dec 21, 2010 11:41 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Hit Metal after Plasterboad
Replies: 4
Views: 4416

I dont think it is, How can I be sure, it could possibly be a metal frame.

stoneyboy wrote:wizzywas,
"Is there anyway I can drill through the metal and insert a standard screw in". If it is a metal conduit with mains cables in it then not recommended.
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by wizzywas
Sun Dec 19, 2010 12:31 am
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Hit Metal after Plasterboad
Replies: 4
Views: 4416

Hit Metal after Plasterboad

Hi All, Hope someone can help. I am fixing a set of 4 Ikea mirrors to my 1st floor hallway using redidriva fitting. I got to my final mirror and final fitting and the redidriva hit something solid after getting past the plasterboard. it does seem like metal behind the plasterboard. Is there anyway I...
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