Best Fixings & Fasteners UK (2026) — Page 5

Pros

• Insulating nylon fixings suit electrical, electronics and small appliance repairs
• Small metric sizes M2 to M5 cover most fiddly jobs
• Resealable storage box keeps sizes sorted

Cons

• Not load-rated for structural or heavy-duty fixings

Pros

• Screws directly into masonry without a separate wall plug
• Large 300-piece trade pack suits bigger renovation jobs
• Zinc coating resists corrosion in damp conditions

Cons

• Requires a masonry drill bit sold separately

Pros

• Universal nylon plug works in brick, block, concrete and plasterboard
• From Rawlplug, the trusted originator of the wall plug
• 50-piece pack covers most household hanging and fixing jobs

Cons

• 10mm size only — larger fixings need a bigger plug

Pros

• Trade-grade C2 coating resists corrosion better than basic zinc screws
• Countersunk gold finish suits general timber and manmade board fixing
• 200-screw trade box represents good value per screw

Cons

• Single size only — a mixed assortment needed for varied jobs

Pros

• Mixed sizes in one tray cover most common household woodscrew jobs
• Compartmentalised tray keeps sizes organised and easy to find
• 1200-piece count lasts through many projects before running out

Cons

• Bulkier to store than single-size screw boxes

Pros

• Box of 200 covers most general joinery jobs
• Pozi drive resists cam-out during driving
• Zinc-coated for everyday corrosion resistance

Cons

• Not rated for permanent outdoor exposure