GeeFix plasterboard cavity wall fixings trusted by Pith & Stem
GeeFix plasterboard cavity wall fixings trusted by Pith & Stem to secure their award-winning DropTop desks
We are proud to supply Pith & Stem with GeeFix fixings to secure their award-winning DropTop™ desk. The DropTop™ desk transforms the concept of working from home. Once work is finished, the desk is simply closed away against the wall on which it’s mounted and your workspace reverts back to a work free home. As a wall mounted desk, a reliable fixing is needed to secure them. Able to fit into a cavity as shallow as 30mm, GeeFix fixings provides the perfect installation solution. Pith & Stem use GeeFix, the strongest fixing on the market for plasterboard, drywall and lath and plaster. GeeFix is adaptable, versatile and the number 1 fixing for securing heavy loads.
About GeeFix
GeeFix was invented by a plumbing and heating engineer with over 40 years’ experience in the trade. We are proud that not only was GeeFix designed and developed in the UK, but that it is also manufactured in Shropshire supporting local industry and British business.
It was developed with the aim of creating a fixing which would secure heavy items to plasterboard/drywall walls. The interiors of modern homes are constructed from studwork and plasterboard so that GeeFix is the ideal product for fixing those heavy objects to cavity walls. TVs, radiators, towel rails, shelving, cabinets, cupboards, mirrors, curtain rails ……… just some of the many items that can be securely fixed to plasterboard with our fixings.
These hollow wall fixings can also be used to refix an object to a plasterboard wall where a different type of fixing has failed. For example, where a radiator has come away from a wall, a GeeFix fixing can be installed in the same position as the failed fixing and so often reduce the amount of work necessary to repair plasterboard.
Can be adapted for use with smaller objects, such as bathroom accessories, where fixing holes are close together. In these instances, one fixing can be used to secure the item by using the length of the backplate in the cavity for additional fixing points.
Geefix Cavity Wall Fixings
Below is a step-by-step image gallery showing how to use heavy duty plasterboard fixings GeeFix.
Step 1
Drill a 1” hole centered on your desired location
Step 2
Assemble your GeeFix wall anchor system as shown above by threading the supplied blue pullcord through the round wall plug, the curved back plate, and back through the wall plug.
Step 3
While holding onto the pullcord, feed the curved back plate into the hole and center on the 1″ hole
Step 4
While keeping light tension on the pullcord slide the wall plug into the 1″ hole to align with the holes on the back plate
Step 5
While keeping firm tension on the pullcord, screw the large screw into the center hole until the GeeFix becomes firm, but do not overtighten. Keeping tension on the pullcord will keep the back plate in place during installation.
Step 6
Pull out the pullcord but do not discard. You can use the same pullcord on additional GeeFix installations.
Step 7
Insert the 2 smaller screws on either side of the large screw and tighten until the GeeFix is firmly secured but do not overtighten.
Step 8
Remove the center screw
Step 9
Now that your GeeFix system is installed, you can either use the center screw to fix your item, or use your own mounting hardware in its place.
Hanging a mirror on plasterboard
Are you wondering how you go about hanging a large heavy mirror on plasterboard? GeeFix is the solution!
This 20kg solid oak furniture land mirror was hung successfully using our plasterboard fixings. One of our happy customers sent us the photograph below:
Hanging Heavy Mirror on Plasterboard
We love receiving photos from happy customers who successfully install heavy mirrors using GeeFix.
Below is a picture of a satisfied customer who attached a 20kg oak land mirror to a plasterboard wall with our GeeFix fixings.
Customer Fixing 25kg Mirror to Plasterboard
Another customer asked how to hang a heavy mirror on a plasterboard wall. They discovered that GeeFix plasterboard fixings provided the perfect solution. As shown in the images below, they used a pink laser level to achieve a flawless installation!
As you can see from the images below he used a pink laser level to do the job perfectly!
Hanging a mirror on plasterboard becomes easy with GeeFix.
GeeFix
Gary Williams, a retired plumber with over 30 years of experience, invented GeeFix . We take pride in the fact that we designed and developed this product in the UK and manufactured it in Shropshire, supporting local industry and British business.
GeeFix was created to secure heavy items to plasterboard and drywall walls. Many modern homes use studwork and plasterboard, making GeeFix the ideal choice for mounting various heavy objects. You can securely fix TVs, radiators, towel rails, shelving, cabinets, cupboards, mirrors, and curtain rails to plasterboard with our fixings.
Additionally, these hollow wall fixings work well when you need to reattach an object to a plasterboard wall after another fixing fails. For instance, if a radiator pulls away from a wall, you can install a GeeFix anchor in the same spot as the old one, which often reduces the repair work needed on the plasterboard.
Moreover, you can adapt GeeFix for smaller items, such as bathroom accessories, especially where fixing holes are close together. In these cases, one fixing can securely hold the item by utilizing the backplate’s length within the cavity for added support.
How to fix a TV bracket to a caravan wall
Many people ask, “How do I fix a TV bracket to a caravan wall?” In this guide, we’ll show you how to securely mount your TV using GeeFix fixings.
First, understand that caravan walls are typically constructed using a single or double-skinned method. Single-skinned caravans feature a single layer of material, such as plywood or aluminum. This construction is lightweight, cost-effective, and easy to repair. However, it offers limited insulation.
Double-skinned caravans, on the other hand, consist of two material layers with insulating material between them, like styrofoam or fiberglass. This design provides better insulation and durability compared to single-skinned walls, albeit at a heavier weight and higher cost. If you own a double-skinned caravan, you can use GeeFix fixings, which are perfect for fitting between the wall layers.
Some caravans also incorporate composite materials, such as GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic), which balances strength, insulation, and weight. It’s important to note that your caravan’s construction affects its weight and insulation. Always consult the manufacturer or a professional for specific construction details.
Share Your Experience
Have you used GeeFix to mount a TV in your caravan or motorhome? We’d love to hear your success stories! Perhaps you’ve installed a curtain rail or a heavy light fixture using GeeFix. Contact us here or send an email to gary@geefix.com.
About GeeFix
GeeFix was invented by Gary Williams who is a retired plumber with over 30 years’ experience in the trade. We are proud that not only was GeeFix designed and developed in the UK, but that it is also manufactured in Shropshire supporting local industry and British business.
It was developed with the aim of creating a fixing which would secure heavy items to plasterboard/drywall walls. The interiors of modern homes are constructed from studwork and plasterboard so that GeeFix is the ideal product for fixing those heavy objects to cavity walls. TVs, radiators, towel rails, shelving, cabinets, cupboards, mirrors, curtain rails ……… just some of the many items that can be securely fixed to plasterboard with our fixings.
These hollow wall fixings can also be used to refix an object to a plasterboard wall where a different type of fixing has failed. For example, where a radiator has come away from a wall, a GeeFix fixing can be installed in the same position as the failed fixing and so often reduce the amount of work necessary to repair plasterboard.
Can be adapted for use with smaller objects, such as bathroom accessories, where fixing holes are close together. In these instances, one fixing can be used to secure the item by using the length of the backplate in the cavity for additional fixing points.
Keep Calm and Carry on with Britain’s Homegrown Cavity Wall Fixing
Can you hang a radiator on plasterboard?
“The Beast” of plasterboard fixings tackles a rugby behemoth
As 2019 drew to a close, we thought we’d have some fun at GeeFix HQ with one of our local rugby players. A kitted-out Lewis Hodnett of Shrewsbury Rugby Club stopped by to put our fixings to the test, admittedly skeptical that two fixings could support his solid 17.5 stone (111 kilogram / 245 pound) frame.<
We asked Lewis to stand atop a shelf that we secured to a 12.5mm piece of plasterboard with two GeeFix fixings. As seen in the below photograph, the shelf remained securely anchored to the plasterboard, supporting Lewis’ weight.
Disclaimer: For demonstration purposes only. Do not attempt this at home.
For a chap that’s used to flattening his opponents on the field, the GeeFix’s resilience came as quite the surprise. “Fair play” Lewis remarked as he slurped his tea, “these bad boys are a game changer.”
Cheers Lewis for being a great sport, and happy new year from all of us at GeeFix HQ!
How to Fix a Curtain Pole onto a Plasterboard Wall
How to Fix a Curtain Pole onto a Plasterboard Wall
When you want to fix a curtain pole onto a plasterboard wall, you might encounter some challenges. Thankfully, customers often find that GeeFix fixings provide a reliable solution!
For example, Dave discovered our website and read glowing independent reviews. He decided to try our fixings for mounting two curtain rails and two heavy mirrors on his plasterboard walls. His verdict? “They are brilliant—exactly as shown on the website; easy to fit and feel solid once installed, unlike all the other plugs and expanding fittings I’ve tried over the years.”
If you, like Dave, struggle to fix curtain rods to plasterboard, give GeeFix a try. You won’t be disappointed!
GeeFix Hollow Wall Anchors
GeeFix anchors offer several advantages that set them apart from other wall fixings on the market:
- A single GeeFix accommodates substrates between 3mm and 75mm thick with suitable cavity wall fixing screws.
- They work with a cavity gap as small as 30mm.
- GeeFix anchors are easier to use than umbrella-style fixings. You don’t need to feed the final fixing through the item before installation.
- They can be used with vapor barriers without damaging the barrier.
- GeeFix employs standard screws for the final fixing instead of bolts.
About GeeFix
A plumbing and heating engineer with over 40 years of experience invented GeeFix. We take pride in the fact that we design, develop, and manufacture it in Shropshire, supporting local industry and British business.
GeeFix aims to create a secure fixing for heavy items on plasterboard and drywall walls. Modern homes often feature studwork and plasterboard, making GeeFix ideal for hanging heavy objects such as TVs, radiators, towel rails, shelving, cabinets, cupboards, mirrors, and curtain rails.
Additionally, these hollow wall fixings allow you to reattach objects to plasterboard walls where other fixings have failed. For instance, if a radiator pulls away from the wall, you can install a GeeFix in the same spot as the failed fixing. This method often reduces the amount of work needed to repair the plasterboard.
Furthermore, you can adapt these fixings for smaller items, like bathroom accessories, where fixing holes are close together. In such cases, one fixing can secure the item by utilizing the backplate’s length in the cavity for extra support.
How to put up a curtain pole on plasterboard using Geefix?
Many people ask the question “Can you put a curtain pole up on plasterboard?” The answer is yes using GeeFix. Take a look below at how easy it is to install our plasterboard fixings.
Step 1
Drill a 1” hole centered on your desired location
Step 2
Assemble your GeeFix wall anchor system as shown above by threading the supplied blue pullcord through the round wall plug, the curved back plate, and back through the wall plug.
Step 3
While holding onto the pullcord, feed the curved back plate into the hole and center on the 1″ hole
Step 4
While keeping light tension on the pullcord slide the wall plug into the 1″ hole to align with the holes on the back plate
Step 5
While keeping firm tension on the pullcord, screw the large screw into the center hole until the GeeFix becomes firm, but do not overtighten. Keeping tension on the pullcord will keep the back plate in place during installation.
Step 6
Pull out the pullcord but do not discard. You can use the same pullcord on additional GeeFix installations.
Step 7
Insert the 2 smaller screws on either side of the large screw and tighten until the GeeFix is firmly secured but do not overtighten.
Step 8
Remove the center screw
Step 9
Now that your GeeFix system is installed, you can either use the center screw to fix your curtain pole. The image above shows a TV bracket, but a curtain pole or other heavy items can be fixed.
How to hang a heavy mirror on a plaster wall
How to hang a heavy mirror on a plaster wall
Here we take a look at How to hang a mirror on a plaster wall with GeeFix. You will need a picture hook such as these below and one GeeFix fixing per bracket.
Method of installation for mirrors or pictures
Drill a 25mm hole in the wall using a spadebit or holesaw.
Thread the blue pull cord through the 2 centre holes of the back plate and the plug.
Insert the back plate into the cavity.
Holding onto the pull cords, position the back plate vertically in the cavity.
Insert the centre screw while pulling on the nylon cords. This stops the back plate rotating when the centre screw is tightened fully.
Insert the two smaller side screws and tighten.
Remove the centre screw. You can now fix your picture hook and hang your mirror.
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Hang a Heavy Mirror on Plasterboard
Hanging a mirror on a plasterboard wall is easy with GeeFix.
Below are some images sent to us from happy customers who have used our plasterboard fixings to fix a heavy mirror to plasterboard:
Lath and Plaster Fixings
What are lath and plaster walls?
Lath and plaster Lath and plaster is a traditional building method for finishing interior walls and ceilings, commonly used in Canada and the USA until the late 1950s. Since then, drywall has largely replaced this technique in the USA.
In the UK, builders frequently used lath and plaster for interior partition walls and ceiling construction before introducing plasterboard in the 1930s. Craftsmen often utilized riven or split hardwood laths of various lengths. This method, which involved splitting timber along its grain rather than sawing it, significantly enhanced the strength and durability of the walls. Additionally, builders sometimes used reed mats as laths, a technique that evolved from the earlier, primitive wattle and daub method.
How to hang heavy items on lath and plaster walls
When it comes to fixing shelves, mounting radiators, or hanging cupboards and TVs on lath and plaster walls, what is the best solution?
Use GeeFix – the leading fixings for securely attaching heavy items to lath and plaster walls.
GeeFix cavity wall plasterboard fixings offer robust and stable support, making it easy to fix shelves and other heavy objects with confidence. Fixing shelves to lath and plaster wall is not a problem with GeeFix.
Buy Lath and Plaster Fixings
Shop below for GeeFix plasterboard fixings which are perfect lath and plaster fixings for fitting heavy items.
Pack of 4 GeeFix Plasterboard Fixings
£6.08GeeFix Plasterboard Fixings are a versatile plasterboard drywall anchor fixing with unrivaled strength and is suitable for all types of material including plasterboard, hardboard, plywood, sheet metal, chipboard, mdf, lath, plaster and other materials. Ideal for mounting heavy items such as flat screen TVs, radiators onto plasterboard cavity walls.
Pack of 8 GeeFix Plasterboard Fixings
£11.08GeeFix Plasterboard Fixings are a versatile plasterboard drywall anchor fixing with unrivaled strength and is suitable for all types of material including plasterboard, hardboard, plywood, sheet metal, chipboard, mdf, lath, plaster and other materials. Ideal for mounting heavy items such as flat screen TVs, radiators onto plasterboard cavity walls.
Trade Pack of 25 GeeFix Plasterboard Fixings
£18.87GeeFix plasterboard fixings are a versatile plasterboard drywall anchor fixing with unrivaled strength and is suitable for all types of material including plasterboard, hardboard, plywood, sheet metal, chipboard, mdf, lath, plaster and other materials. Ideal for mounting heavy items such as flat screen TVs, radiators onto plasterboard cavity walls.
Trade Pack of 50 GeeFix Plasterboard Fixings
£37.21GeeFix Plasterboard Fixings are a versatile plasterboard drywall anchor fixing with unrivaled strength and is suitable for all types of material including plasterboard, hardboard, plywood, sheet metal, chipboard, mdf, lath, plaster and other materials. Ideal for mounting heavy items such as flat screen TVs, radiators onto plasterboard cavity walls.
Plasterboard Fixings for Heavy Objects
Plasterboard Fixings for Heavy Objects
GeeFix offers the ideal plasterboard fixings for heavy objects. Whether you are a building trade professional or a DIY enthusiast, you know that traditional plasterboard fixings often have serious limitations. Many are tricky to install, prone to failure, or simply not reliable enough for heavy items—until now! With GeeFix, you get a versatile plasterboard fixing that outperforms all market leaders. Independent strength tests demonstrate that GeeFix excels in shear, tensile, and cantilever load-bearing capabilities compared to leading brands.
| Load Test | Maximum weight (kgs) |
| Shear | 270 |
| Tensile | 71 |
| Cantilever @ 73 mm | 243 |
| Cantilever @ 150 mm | 192 |
| Cantilever @ 300 mm | 102 |
These tests occurred on ⅝ inch plasterboard. Industry safety standards recommend using only ¼ of the ultimate load. Keep in mind that the maximum load-testing figures are guidelines and cannot be guaranteed, as age, condition, and the capacity of base materials must be considered.
In tests alongside Grip it fixings and spring toggles, GeeFix demonstrates its superior performance, as shown in the video below.
Moreover, GeeFix is compatible with various materials, including all types of plasterboard, hardboard, plywood, sheet metal, chipboard, MDF, and lath and plaster. It accommodates materials as thin as 0.12 inches and up to a maximum thickness of 3 inches. Installation requires no tools and takes just moments to complete.
Plasterboard Fixing for Heavy Furniture
GeeFix serves as the perfect plasterboard fixing for heavy furniture, especially as tip-over restraints for the IKEA Malm range or any other heavy items that could easily tip over.
Each GeeFix wall anchor package includes three screws, making them suitable for all types of drywall. Priced at £6.08 for a pack of four, you can click here to buy. For special trade prices, email your trade details to gary@geefix.com.
About GeeFix
A plumbing and heating engineer with over 40 years of experience invented GeeFix. We take pride in the fact that not only was GeeFix designed and developed in the UK, but it is also manufactured in Shropshire, supporting local industry and British business.
Designed to securely attach heavy items to plasterboard and drywall, GeeFix is the ideal solution for modern homes, which typically feature studwork and plasterboard. You can confidently fix TVs, radiators, towel rails, shelving, cabinets, cupboards, mirrors, and curtain rails using our fixings.
Additionally, if a different type of fixing has failed, reinstall a GeeFix fixing in the same position to often reduce repair work on plasterboard, particularly for items like radiators that have come loose.
Finally, GeeFix can adapt to smaller objects, such as bathroom accessories, where fixing holes are close together. In these cases, a single fixture can secure the item by utilizing the length of the backplate in the cavity for extra support.
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Testing Spring Toggles, GripIt Fixings and GeeFix Fixings
Testing Spring Toggles, GripIt Fixings and GeeFix Fixings
We tested GeeFix alongside Gripit fixings and Spring Toggles, proving that GeeFix offers unrivaled strength. It clearly outperforms market leaders, making it the ultimate cavity fixing.
GeeFix is a versatile product that works on various materials, including all types of plasterboard, hardboard, plywood, sheet metal, chipboard, MDF, and lath and plaster.