Packer & Shims

Sometimes the most valuable aids are the simplest. Packers and shims are pieces of coloured plastic used as levelling and spacing tools when fitting door frames, window frames, skirting and more. They come in various sizes, usually in packs with several hundred pieces, and have a diverse range of applications across construction and home improvement projects.

What Are Packers & Shims Used For?

Packers and shims help ensure entranceways and window frames are level. In addition, they can be used as spacers while installing flooring to maintain the appropriate expansion gaps between laminate flooring and the adjacent wall. Our range includes kitchen unit space plugs, which can be used as an alternative to metal angle brackets for quick and accurate kitchen base unit fixing. At Toolstation, you’ll find a great selection of packers and shims, including plastic packers and hinge packers from brands such as Broadfix and Roughneck. Packs range from 48 pieces to 300 and are colour-coded for easy identification.