wall plugs

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Wall plugs are plastic or metal inserts that fit into drilled holes in masonry or drywall, providing an anchor for screws.

The plug expands as the screw enters, gripping the surrounding material: You'll need wall plugs for these screws—the plaster won't hold them otherwise.

Also called anchors or rawlplugs (a genericized British trademark).

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installation · screws · bolts · concrete · masonry bit · drywall · sockets · fixings · plasterboard · expansion · stone · brick · hanging · stability · reliability · drill · tile · screwdriver

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G