Stocking up the toolbox with fixings that actually suit plasterboard jobs, this PARKSIDE hollow wall anchor set sits in Lidl’s own-brand DIY range and goes up against the usual Rawlplug-style cavity fixings. These are metal hollow wall anchors supplied with matching screws, aimed at securing brackets, shelves and fittings into plasterboard, fibreboard, cavity ceilings and chipboard where a standard plug would just spin.

When should you use hollow wall anchors instead of plugs?

Use them when there’s a void behind the board. As you tighten the screw, the anchor expands behind the surface to spread the load, which is why the screw can be removed and refitted repeatedly without losing grip — useful for items you may need to take down for decorating or access.

  • Board thickness: suitable for 3–21mm walls, covering most common plasterboard builds.
  • Load guidance: up to 50kg (M5) or 30kg (M4), for heavier fittings where size matters.
  • Assorted pack: 95 pieces across M4/M5 lengths, plus a 3-year warranty.