How To Use Drywall Toggle Anchors

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How to use drywall toggle anchors. On the end of the toggle bolt you ll find a nut with spring loaded collapsible wings attached. Easy to install with no drilling required use a hammer this stays true to its weight rating. As with the expansion anchor drive it in until it sits flush with the drywall. Start by drilling a hole about the size of the tip of the threaded anchor. Learn the function and strength of different drywall anchors.

Screw down the adjustable anchor head to brace the drywall from both sides. Securely hang heavy objects or wall decor such as mirrors or paintings on plaster walls by using toggle bolts. Before drilling use a stud finder or other technique to verify that the location you want is not on a stud if so you can use many. Then take your power drill and drive the threaded anchor into the drywall just like you would with a normal screw. To install one you drill a hole in the drywall just large enough for the toggle anchor to fit through in its collapsed state.

Watch the correct installation and expansion of each. With a rubber mallet or hammer lightly tap the anchor into the wall until you get to the threads. Set the screw to the depth you want with the same screwdriver or drill. The packaging probably indicates a suggested hole size. Learn about the types drywall anchors and how to use them to hang items on drywall in this lowe s video.

Screw toggle bolts down tight for a no slip fit. But once over that several popped right out of the drywall leaving a big hole. Visit ron hazelton s website for more projec. Guide the wings through the pilot hole they ll pop open once they emerge on the other side of the wall.