What do the Colours of wall plugs mean?

What do the Colours of wall plugs mean?

Wall plugs are colour coded to quickly indicate their size. Screws for Wall Plugs. Screws come in all shapes and sizes. The larger the number of the screw, the larger the diameter. For example a number 8 screw is smaller than a number 10.

What are plastic wall plugs called?

A wall plug (UK English), also known as an anchor (US) or “Rawlplug” (UK), is a fibre or plastic (originally wood) insert used to enable the attachment of a screw in material that is porous or brittle or that would otherwise not support the weight of the object attached with the screw.

Are wall plugs Colour coded?

There are several different sizes of wall plug all of which are different colours to match the different Hole size and screw size. Many different variations of wall plugs exist and new designs are being brought out all of the time.

What Colour is a Rawlplug?

As a general rule: Yellow plugs fit into 5.0 mm holes and work best with screw sizes 3 and 4, but can be used for screw sizes 3 through 8. Red plugs fit into 6.0 mm holes and work best with screw sizes 6 and 8, but can be used for screw sizes 6 through 10.

What are GREY wall plugs for?

The Uno Rawlplug heavy-duty pack of 40 universal plugs in grey is ideal for a variety of base materials, hollow or solid. With their unique split design, they provide secure anchorage, while the anti-rotation feature prevents them from spinning in the hole.

When should you use wall plugs?

Wall plugs are essential when hanging cabinets, mirrors and shelves – in fact anything you want to attach to your walls. A normal screw will not securely stay in plasterboard or masonry without a wall plug.

Are wall plugs necessary?

Wall plugs are essential when hanging cabinets, mirrors and shelves – in fact anything you want to attach to your walls. They expand to securely grip the sides of the hole you have drilled, and will help to hold the screw in place without damaging your walls.

Should drill bit be smaller than Wall plug?

Choose wall plugs, screws and a drill bit of the same size – although you might like to use a smaller drill bit first to produce a pilot hole.

What size wall plug is GREY?

Rawlplug 10 x 36mm Grey Universal Plug 40 pack. The Uno Rawlplug heavy-duty pack of 40 universal plugs in grey is ideal for a variety of base materials, hollow or solid.

What size is a brown wall plug?

Brown Wall Plugs

How much weight can wall plugs hold?

Toggles, anchors or molly bolts are surprisingly strong. A 1/8 toggle can hold 30 pounds on 1/2-inch drywall and a 3/8-inch toggle can handle a hefty 50 pounds or more safely.