Charlie DIYte Video Review
“A stronger plasterboard fixing than anything I’ve ever encountered before” – Charlie DIYte
“A stronger plasterboard fixing than anything I’ve ever encountered before,” says Charlie DIYte. In November, we reached out to DIY YouTuber Charlie DIYte to review the GeeFix fixings. As fans of his YouTube channel, we expected an objective assessment and a thorough demonstration. Thankfully, Charlie didn’t disappoint! The video has garnered 99k views and counting, which speaks to his clear presentation style and easy-to-follow demos.
In the video below, which runs just over 13 minutes, Charlie discusses how GeeFix compares to competitors. He highlights the large, 120mm load-bearing back-plate, which surpasses other fixings on the market. Additionally, Charlie provides an installation demo for plasterboard. Throughout, he offers commentary on the GeeFix’s ease of use and its compatibility with multiple substrates and cavity sizes, ranging from 30mm to 75mm. Importantly, he points out a unique feature: the ability to affix multiple anchor points along the back-plate. This innovation eliminates the need for a second fixing, which Charlie believes will have massive applications in the DIY and construction sectors.
Fixing items with more than one anchor point
If you’ve done DIY projects, you’ve noticed many wall-mounted items have more than one anchor point, like curtain rails or toilet roll holders. When you have a well-placed stud, installation becomes easy. But what do you do when the studs don’t align with your plans and that toilet roll holder must go on a cavity wall to look right?
In the past, installing these items required multiple wall fixings, costing time and money. Then, in 2015, GeeFix introduced a revolutionary solution: a hollow wall fixing with a long back-plate that acts like studwork. Curious about this innovation? Check out the photograph below.
The GeeFix back-plate spans 120mm, the longest of any plasterboard fixing available. In the accompanying image, the fixing points on the curtain rail bracket are 40mm apart.
Here, the lower fixing point screws directly into the sturdy nylon back-plate, eliminating the need for a second cavity wall fixing. This back-plate size enhances versatility. For example, with a bracket that has two fixing points spaced 90mm apart, you can position the anchor points along the back-plate, securing one anchor into each wing.
Want to learn more about applying GeeFix cavity wall fixings? Email gary@geefix.com or reach out via our online submission form here.
About GeeFix
GeeFix was invented by a plumbing and heating engineer with over 40 years of experience. We are proud that GeeFix was designed and developed in the UK and manufactured in Shropshire, supporting local industries.
We created GeeFix to securely attach heavy items to plasterboard and drywall walls. Modern homes largely consist of studwork and plasterboard, making GeeFix ideal for mounting heavy objects like TVs, radiators, towel rails, shelving, cabinets, mirrors, and curtain rails.
You can also use these hollow wall fixings to reattach items to plasterboard walls when other fixings fail. For instance, if a radiator pulls away from the wall, you can install a GeeFix fixing in the same spot as the failed one, often reducing repair work on the plasterboard.
Additionally, GeeFix adapts well for smaller items like bathroom accessories, where fixing holes are closely spaced. In these cases, one fixing can secure the item by leveraging the backplate’s length for extra support.
Heavy Duty Plasterboard Fixings
From the beginning, we knew that GeeFix heavy duty plasterboard fixings would outperform competitors because of their large, flat, solid load-bearing backplate. Many popular fixings feature hollow, channel-shaped backplates with sharp edges that cut into plasterboard. These cuts weaken the plasterboard’s integrity over time, causing the fixings to loosen and ultimately fail. In an industry full of exaggerated claims, we sought solid data to back up our product. That’s why we arranged independent strength tests for GeeFix fixings. The graphic below shows their performance in strength tests on 15mm plasterboard.
Discover Heavy Duty Plasterboard Fixings: The Ultimate Solution for Secure Installations
Heavy duty plasterboard fixings must support three types of load forces: cantilever loads (suspended away from the wall), shear loads (pulling downward against the wall), and tensile loads (pulling away from the wall or ceiling). Most manufacturers emphasize their fixing’s shear strength, claiming superiority. However, a fixing with high shear strength may not handle heavy cantilever loads well, like a 32-inch flat screen television on an articulating wall mount.
To choose the right fixing for your installation, understand how it performs in all three categories. We hope our infographic helps you navigate the fixing market. If you have any questions, feel free to email us or use our online submission form at the bottom of the page. We’re here to help!
We’d love to hear how GeeFix has assisted you with your DIY projects. Contact us here or send an email to gary (at) geefix (dot) com.
Shop Heavy Duty Plasterboard Fixings
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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 that would secure heavy items to plasterboard/drywall walls. The interiors of modern homes are constructed from stud work and plasterboard so GeeFix is the ideal product for fixing those heavy objects to cavity walls. TVs, radiators, towel rails, shelving, cabinets, cupboards, mirrors, and curtain rails. These are 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.
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How to fix TV bracket to plasterboard wall
How to hang a TV bracket on a plasterboard wall
Are you wondering how to fix TV bracket to a plasterboard wall? Hanging a TV on a plasterboard wall is possible even if the TV is very large and heavy like a 50 inch TV.
Mounting a heavy TV to plasterboard wall is easy with GeeFix. GeeFix are the best heavy duty plasterboard fixings for tv. Popular DIY YouTuber Charlie DIYte after reviewing GeeFix said “A stronger plasterboard fixing than anything I’ve ever encountered before”. Click here to see Charlie DIYte full review.
Our plasterboard fixings or drywall anchors are the ideal choice for fixing a large flat screen TV onto plasterboard or drywall. They are engineered to maximize the surface area of the load bearing back plate that’s inserted into the wall cavity.
GeeFix is a versatile plasterboard fixing with unrivalled strength. The fixings are suitable for all types of plasterboard, plywood, hardboard, chipboard, MDF and even sheet metal. GeeFix is the ideal fixing for mounting radiators, towel rails, ceiling fans as well as plasterboard fixings for a TV bracket,
How to fix tv bracket to plasterboard wall
Fixing a TV on drywall is easy with GeeFix.
With GeeFix you can fix it once and fix it right. Each packet contains 4 heavy duty hollow wall anchors. Take a look at our video below to see how easy it is to fix a TV to a plasterboard wall.
If you prefer to see a step-by-step image gallery showing how fixing a heavy tv to plasterboard wall with 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 TV wall mount.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Can you hang a 55 inch tv on a plasterboard wall?
A: Yes you can. GeeFix is the strongest plasterboard fixing on the market.
Q: Can you hang a tv on a stud wall?
A: Yes, it is possible to hang a TV on a stud wall. A stud wall is a type of wall that is made up of vertical wooden supports called studs. These studs provide a solid foundation for attaching items such as shelves, curtains, and televisions using GeeFix, the ultimate plasterboard fixings for tv.
Q: How to fix a tv bracket to a plasterboard wall?
A: With GeeFix just follow the instructions above or watch the video found here.
Q: Can I wall mount my tv above a radiator?
A: It is generally not recommended to mount a TV above a radiator as the heat from the radiator can cause damage to the TV. Additionally, the TV may block the flow of heat from the radiator which can cause the room to become too hot. If you must mount the TV above the radiator, you should use a TV mount that is rated for the specific size and weight of your TV, and be sure to leave at least a few inches of space between the TV and the radiator to allow for proper ventilation.
Q: How much weight can plasterboard hold?
A: The weight that plasterboard can hold depends on several factors, including the thickness of the plasterboard, the type of fastener used, and the spacing of the fasteners.
In general, a standard 1/2 inch thick plasterboard can hold up to 5 lb per square foot if the fasteners are spaced 12 inches apart. This means that a 4×8 ft sheet of plasterboard can hold around 160 lbs.
GeeFix can hold up to 270kg.
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.