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How to reinstall a toilet roll holder?

Hi Brains Trust. Our toilet roll holder has come out from the wall - the holes in the plaster/gyprock have enlargened because of the weakness. Can the holder be reinstalled back in the same place without falling out - ie. is there a glue or putty or something to hold it in place, or will we need to putty that up and install somewhere else? toilet roll holder.jpg

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MitchellMc

Your best option @Moragajagga, is to move the position. The area is now compromised, and the fixings will likely pull out again. You could try squeezing some Liquid Nails in the holes and re-inserting the fittings; that might be enough to glue them in position. If you can locate a timber stud within the appropriate area, that will always be the most secure mounting point.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

Noyade

Hi @Moragajagga

As per Mitchell.

But also, If those holes are now "enlarged" would/could a Ramset dry wall expanding anchor be another solution? However you would not be able to reuse those original screws - small M4 bolts now...

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