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Let me know if you still have any questions. Hope that helps you figure out how to use plastic wall plugs and screws on plastered walls…. If you want to learn more about screws and plugs check out this post: Screws Explained… Put the kettle on or head to the fridge depending on the time of day….Working this way ensures the plug is exactly the right depth into the wall and the screw will go all the way to the end of the wall plug when pulled up tight.Tighten up the screw, being careful not to push for the first few turns or you might push the plug in deeper (not good).Using a small hammer tap the screw to push the plug through the plaster and into the wall itself and stop when the length of screw sticking out equals the length of the wall plug.Sometimes the above step is easier if you push the screw all the way through the item and then you’ll easily get the pointy end of the screw into the plug, sliding the item down the screw until it meets the wall.Position the item to be fixed over the hole and put the screw through it and into the plug, twisting the screw a tiny bit by hand till it bites.Push or tap your rawlplugs into your holes, flush with the plaster.Vacuum out the hole if you want to be really proper, mostly not necessary or done however….
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Wall plugs need brick, block or concrete to hold well.