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How to fix REALLY HEAVY things to walls? Meet the WALL BOLT!

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How to fix REALLY HEAVY things to walls? Meet the WALL BOLT!

2,859,158 views October 25, 2018 14:14

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In brief

This video shows how to securely attach very heavy items—like radiators, TVs, or safety railings—to solid walls using wall bolts (also called shield anchors or Rawlbolts). You’ll learn which tools to use and how to install them properly in brick, concrete, stone, or blockwork, as well as floors and ceilings. It’s perfect for DIYers tackling heavy-duty mounting tasks.

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What types of walls can wall bolts be used on?

Wall bolts work on solid walls like brick, concrete, stone, and blockwork, as well as concrete floors and ceilings.

Description from the creator

Have you ever wondered how to attach REALLY heavy things to walls? Things like giant heavy radiators, huge TVs and the like? How do the pros attach safety railings to walls to ensure they won't fall down? Welcome to the world of WALL BOLTS! Wall bolts also get known was Shield Anchors, Rawlbolts and probably various other names. They're designed for attaching VERY heavy things to solid walls such as brick, concrete, stone and blockwork. You can also use them to attach heavy things to concrete floors and ceilings. In this video I'll give you a few tips of how to use them - welcome back to the Gosforth Handyman Tips Library!

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Gosforth Handyman published this 14:14 video tutorial on October 25, 2018. It has been watched 2,859,158 times on YouTube.

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