{"id":3239,"date":"2025-04-14T14:56:41","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T14:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3239"},"modified":"2026-01-28T10:35:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T10:35:23","slug":"what-are-plastic-packers-and-why-every-builder-should-use-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bpfonline.co.uk\/blog\/what-are-plastic-packers-and-why-every-builder-should-use-them\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Plastic Packers and Why Every Builder Should Use Them"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you’re fitting a door frame, levelling a window, or aligning kitchen cabinets, precision matters<\/em>. Enter the unsung hero of the trade world: plastic packers<\/a>. If you’re still using bits of timber or scraps of cardboard to make things level, it’s time to upgrade.<\/p>\n

Let’s break down what packers and shims<\/a> are, why they’re better than traditional methods, and how they can save you time, money, and headaches on-site.<\/p>\n

What Are Plastic Packers?<\/h2>\n

Plastic packers<\/a> (also known as shims<\/a>) are flat, solid inserts made from durable plastic used to level, space, or align components in construction and joinery. They come in a variety of sizes, thicknesses and are often colour-coded by size, making them easy to identify and use quickly.<\/p>\n

Where Are Packers and Shims Used?<\/h2>\n

Plastic packers<\/a> are incredibly versatile. Common uses include:<\/p>\n