Call of duty

Both DIYers and trade professionals need a dependable and trustworthy heavy-duty plasterboard fixing that offers swift and effortless installation when hanging heavy items, such as TVs radiators and boilers, cupboards, pictures and shelves. Matthew Statham explains how the Bullfix plasterboard fixing was developed, how it works and its future plans.

Navigating the world of fixings can be quite a challenge, especially when dealing with different types of walls like stud walls, dot & dab and insulated plasterboard, each requiring their own specific kind of fixings ere’s a daunting choice of plasterboard fixings available but unfortunately, many fixings on the market tend to fail because of issues such as insufficient strength, inadequate wing deployment, and an overall lack of suitability for their intended purpose

ese failures cost time and money, and oen wooden battens need to be fitted to stud work so that heavy objects can be hung securely on plasterboard

Mark Howe, a builder by trade for 35 years, was fed up with these failing plasterboard fixings He identified a gap in the market for a reliable fixing that could be used across all types of plasterboard, and started working on a unique design that would provide a strong, reliable solution

With my background in product engineering and sourcing materials in the Far East, Mark and I joined forces in 2020 and the Bullfix plasterboard fixing was born! e following year, we launched Bullfix on Amazon, where it has become the No 1 heavy duty plasterboard fixings brand

Since then, the business has received significant investment from Wilko and is now available online and instore It is also featured on B&Q online, and has achieved good success in the DIY space.

Now, it is gaining traction in the heating and plumbing market with installers and heating engineers

e product

Bullfix Universal fixings can be used on stud walls, dot and dab, and insulated plasterboard and require only a 7mm cavity, providing a robust, dependable and user-friendly solution for both DIY enthusiasts and trade professionals

ey have patented, smart wings, which, when fully deployed, spread the weight away from the drilled hole is tackles the age-old challenge of securely hanging heavy objects to plasterboard Bullfix Universal, for example, will take up to 116kg of weight, making it perfect for hanging radiators, boilers, T V brackets, shelves, cupboards, heavy pictures or mirrors.

e smart design means that if the wings aren’t completely deployed, the screw-hole isn’t lined up to take the screw. is means it can only be used if properly inserted, making it extremely reliable

e Bullfix range also includes Bullfix Extra, for extra confidence when fixing heavier loads to stud walls with a 20mm cavity It has the same unique design, but the longer wings will support 133kg

In addition, Bullfix Hooks are perfect for hanging pictures, mirrors and canvas to plasterboard when installed with Bullfix plasterboard fixings Bullfix cabinet brackets, meanwhile, are designed to replace all standard wall cabinet brackets when hanging kitchen cupboards and bathroom cabinets to plasterboard.

We are ver y proud that the Bullfix bracket and plasterboard fixing is the only fixing independently tested by FIRA (Furniture Industr y Research Association), successfully passing stringent load tests for EN standards on kitchen wall cabinets mounted on 12 5mm plasterboard

L aunching into Screwfix n For more information on Bullfix, enter the shortcode www.rdr.link/mav019

Bullfix recently reached a significant milestone with the introduction of our heavy-duty fixings range into Screwfix With a presence in 840 stores across the country, this launch presents a tremendous opportunity for Bullfix to expand its market reach and solidify its position in the industry.