Gripit Yellow Plasterboard Fixings - Pack of 25 - Heavy Duty Plasterboard Fixings for Drywall & Stud Walls, Holds Up to 71kg - For Blinds, Curtains, Mirrors & Frames - Easy Install & UK Designed

I’m new to diy so let’s say I messed up a hollow plasterboard wall putting a small shelf up, I created a rather big hole that no wall plug would fix , I got these having not used any others before and they solved my problem, I only needed standard screws as they needed to fit through the brackets so the size of the screw fixing was fine for this job , I filled the hole first and re measured the holes , as I had a large hole it was easy to just push the grips into the cavity , I can see what people say about the turning of the wings , I couldn’t tell if they had opened , so I pulled it out and checked again to make sure , the plastic hole to turn is a bit flimsy it does only need a gentle turn however.The grip went in lovely and the tension of the wings was immediately enough to stay in place and the plastic around it covered the holeNot sure what to use if the hole is any biggerThe shelf is solid nowI then used one for another diy disaster in a hollow wall , a bigger hole , it gripped enough for the screw but the plastic bit wobbled a bitDue to hitting a Batton on the other side I couldn’t use one of these so I put a wall plug inI can see these are great for smaller jobs

Used for putting up my blinds and they are very strong

Just never quite sure they have spread out at the back of the plaster board.I put up our curtain rails and they’re not going anywhere soon. And a 14mm bit was fine.

Haven’t used yetBut look very good

I think the only way you could review this negatively would be if the plasterboard or drill bit or measurement wasn't right (eg match 15mm grip its with 15mm plasterboard). The other reviewer might have used the screws provided whereas I used my own screws which were more substantial and thicker and longer. Maybe that's it , you don't have to use their screws.If so I can understand the disappointment of the other reviewer. The first one I tried didn't work right but it was down to me not drilling the hole precisely or slowly enough. I took my time after my first failure and got a nice , neat hole and a snug fit , tapped it in and a turn to the right and its was fine. After I figured out what I was doing I put 15 into fresh plasterboard and every time I got a nice strong screw fitting in place. No loose turning screws , a nice pinch onto the wall. Its like anything DIY , get the right bits and use them the right way and you are OK if you don't rush it. I would recommend testing one on an old piece of plasterboard first. In short , they do absolutely work really well. I know this because the one I got wrong had to come out and I felt I was going to rip a hole in the plasterboard as it came out! Just ordered two more packs. Quick postage as well which helps.

Ive used tye bigger ones before and they was good. These yellow ones are abit flimsy being small and break easily when you turn the screwdriver if they hit somethingAlso needs a 15mm wood drill bit which is an unusual size and you have to buy that too

Always have to use these for my new build good quality easy to fit

These fixings are very good for most applications. They are excellent where the screw that goes into them goes through the item being mounted and pulls it into the fixing (and so pulls the fixing forward) e.g. shelf bracket. However they are NOT suitable where the item just hangs on the screw e.g. hanging a picture or something that slides over the screwhead when it has to stick out slightly. The reason is the fixings can cater for different thicknesses of plasterboard and rely on being pulled/squeezed forward to grip the plasterboard.