Fitting a vertical radiator

Is it possible to fit a radiator onto a stud wall hollow wall not sure but its just plaster board

Asked by Alwyn on 26th Oct 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"Yes if you use the correct fixings or get screws in to uprights / noggins"
Answered on 1st Dec 2022 - Member since May 2020 - report
"Yes, definitely possible as long as the correct fixtures are used"
Answered on 12th Nov 2022 - Member since Jul 2022 - report
"I wouldn’t but you can buy plasterboard fixings you really need wood behind for more secure fixing"
Answered on 26th Oct 2022 - Member since Apr 2019 - report
"Hi yes it’s possible so long as you use the correct fixings . There are a few different plaster board fixings out there ,"
Answered on 26th Oct 2022 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
"There are many good solutions now for hanging heavy items like radiators on plasterboard walls
For example. “Grip it “ fixings They come in different sizes depending on the weight of the item to be hung."
Answered on 26th Oct 2022 - Member since Jan 2021 - report
"There are plenty of fixings out there that you can use but I always say the best way is to put wooden battens between the studs and fixing to that"
Answered on 15th Nov 2022 - Member since Jan 2021 - report
"Yes it is possible if you use a stud detecter to find the studs plus you can get new plaster board fixings which can hold up to 68 kg"
Answered on 26th Oct 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 - report
"Yes you can get special plasterboard fixings / toggle screws"
Answered on 27th Dec 2022 - Member since Nov 2019 - report
"Yes as long as you use the correct fittings that can hold the weight"
Answered on 26th Oct 2022 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
"Yes look on YouTube and see what wall plugs you need for the weight. You get wall plugs that screw in and clamp onto the back of the plaster board"
Answered on 8th Nov 2022 - Member since Aug 2019 - report
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