Dowels are needed to provide additional stability when fastening various screws. They are embedded in the wall and form a stable shell to mount pictures, shelves or cabinets.
You can find out which dowel is suitable for which purpose in our checklist. We have summarized a selection of different dowels for you in the product recommendations.
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The Bestselling Dowels For Do-It-Yourselfers
In this bestseller list, we have compiled the most popular dowels for do-it-yourselfers for you.
Checklist For Dowels
- Plastic expansion an chors are the most common anchors. They are also called standard anchors or universal anchors. The most common sizes are 5, 6, 8 and 10 mm. The length is specified by the manufacturer.
- You can use universal dowels for many different tasks. For example, for hanging pictures, kitchen cabinets or shelves. They are suitable for solid walls made of stone or concrete.
- Plasterboard anchors are special anchors for drywall. They are usually supplied with a special tool. You clamp this tool in a drill and put the dowel on it.
- Then you can screw the dowel into the plasterboard wall. The large flanks hold these dowels firmly in the plasterboard. The load capacity of plasterboard dowels is limited. More than 10 or 20 kg these dowels do not carry.
- Cavityanchors are used to fasten heavier objects to thin walls with cavities for which universal anchors are too long. They are suitable for walls made of stone and concrete.
- The most common sizes are 8 and 10 mm. The length is again specified by the manufacturer.
- Knot anchors are also cavity anchors. The most common sizes are 6, 8 and 10 mm. They are suitable for hanging pictures, kitchen cabinets or shelves on walls made of stone or concrete with cavities, for example, fireplaces.
- The eponymous knot formed when the screw is screwed into the cavity, so that the anchor can not be pulled out.
- Spring-loaded d owels are a special form of cavity dowels. You push these dowels into the pre-drilled hole until the side brackets in the cavity open up. Then you can fasten relatively heavy objects with a supplied screw.
- When the screw is tightened, the spring clips press against the wall of the cavity from the inside.
- Drive-in anchorsand heavy -duty anchors are typically metal anchors used to fasten heavy objects into masonry or concrete. Heavy-duty anchors are used, for example, to secure an awning under a canopy or balcony.
- You very rarely need drive-in anchors and heavy-duty anchors in the home.
Recommended Dowels For DIY
- Combination of two material installed in the mouse to increase performance.
- Secure functions for full (spreading) and perforated building materials (flap).
- Easy to install is narrow edge prevents the plug from Apple deeper slipping into the hole.
- The universal operating principle (knotting or expanding) allows for use in all solid, hollow and board building materials. Thus the UX is the correct choice for unknown base materials
- The UX's angled connection ridges allow for optimum screw guidance. Serrated anti-Redation locks prevent Redation in the drill hole. This guarantees the greatest possible installation safety
- The 4-way expansion of the SX provides the optimum force distribution in the material, and offers high load-bearing capacities in solid and hollow building materials
- The expansion-free plug neck of the SX prevents the creation of expansion forces on the material surface whilst screwing in the screw. This helps to prevent damage to tiles and plaster
- No need to look for: Most Important diameter presorted.
- Transparent lid: easy identification at a glance.
- High quality mounting box for refilling.
- With matching screws included.
- Best response soon during you can feel that the anchors the perfect fit.
- The original all-purpose dowel - often copied, never matched
- Holds in almost all building materials
- Secure retention in cavities
- Steady extension in solid bricks
- No turning in the drill hole.Flush and push-through mounting
- With practical click system to connect several FIXtainer together – for easy transportation
- Variable compartments ensure the perfect arrangement through removable partitions
- High-quality FIXtainer for refilling
- Length: 2.0 inches (50 mm)
- Compatible screw diameter: 0.18 - 0.2 inches (4.5 - 5
- High impact polyamide resin
- English (Publication Language)
- The Plug & Play range includes the three fixing sizes (ø 5, 6 and 8 mm) for the most common projects
- The all-purpose Trika holds virtually everywhere and in just about every construction material
- Perfectly aligned screws for optimal fixing functionality
- Box contents: Trika 60x 5/31, 70x 6/36, 30x 8/51 with screws
- Holds secure in almost all building materials
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Current Offers Of Dowels For Do-It-Yourselfers
Here you will find a collection of the current offers of dowels for do-it-yourselfers.
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FAQ For Dowels For Do-It-Yourselfers
The diameter of the screw should match the dowel.
Therefore, dowel sets are practical. You can find these and more of the best dowels in our guide. In general, however, the following applies:
Screw diameter of 4-5mm for 6 mm dowels
Screw diameter of 4.5 to 6 mm for 8 mm dowels
Screw diameter of 6 to 8 mm for 10 mm dowels.
Which dowels are suitable depends on the substrate and your project. Anchor sets are particularly practical. In our guide, you will find the best and most popular variants as well as the corresponding application and product information.
A dowel is usually quite easy to remove, e.g. with a corkscrew or pliers. If you have a drill, you can also use it in a pinch. However, keep in mind that this will break the dowel: you are simply drilling in the dowel hole.
Plastic expansion or universal dowels are suitable for wall cabinets. They are resilient and can be integrated into solid walls made of concrete or stone.
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