Hardware

What Is The Difference Between Fixings and Fasteners?

Fixings and fasteners are designed to connect one thing to another: fixings are an essential range of items to have in your tool kit, which go hand-in-hand with your tools and power tools to help you out with everyday fixes, builds and DIY projects!

When it comes to fixing pieces of furniture in place, fastening materials together, or attaching decorations to walls, good fixings will make sure you get the jobs done perfectly.

Screws, nails & tacks

You can truly never have too many screws, nails & tacks at your disposal for everyday maintenance. Available in every size and colour, they are strong, reliable, and look good too!

With so many uses in the home and garden, make sure you don’t fall short by ordering more than you need, just in case.

Furniture fixings

Make sure your furniture stands the test of time with strong furniture fittings and nuts, bolts & washers to keep everything solid.

Squeaky wheels on your furniture? You can upgrade to castor wheels, the easy way to transport heavy furniture around the home or garage.

Ropes & chains

We’ve got construction fasteners like ropes & chains in all kinds of strengths and thicknesses to secure your items. Useful across any home DIY project, you can also stock up on heavy duty staples for instant fastening.

FAQs

What is the most common fastener used in woodwork?

Nails and a hammer are irreplaceable when it comes to woodworking due to their ease and versatility. Screws come in a close second by our estimation!

What is the purpose of fixings?

Fixings come is various shapes and sizes, but ultimately are there to attach something to walls or ceilings.

What holds a bolt in place?

A nut, often combined with a washer, is used to fix a bolt in place. It’s very strong, but also removeable, making it a very useful fixing for taking apart later.

What is the difference between fixings and fasteners?

These days, the terms are fairly interchangeable: however, the general rule is that fasteners join together two existing items, like a screw through 2 pieces of wood, whereas a fixing attaches something to a wall or ceiling.