They feature sharp pointed shanks that can be.
Drywall anchor hook.
A toggle bolt fits through the drywall and a spring loaded wing nut opens up and securely locks the bolt in place.
Depending on what you re hanging or mounting you may want to use a specific kind of drywall anchor and there are several to choose from.
When attaching a towel bar curtain rod drape bracket or toilet paper holder into drywall the best type of wall anchor to use is a toggle bolt.
E z ancor twist n lock 75 lbs.
It goes into walls without any pre drilling and comes in strengths ranging from 25 to 75 lbs which is enough for most light duty to moderate.
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Hooks work best for pictures and simple drywall hooks will allow you to support an impressive array of pictures frames or anything else that is hung with a wire or simple bracket.
First drill your hole using an electric drill.
I m showing a coat hook.
Bathroom towel bars toilet paper holders pictures or any type of hook like the one shown.
Overall the main thing you need to concern yourself with is whether to use a hook or an anchor.
Screw included and a 2 philips screwdriver.
Threaded drywall anchors photo flickr nick normal this type of anchor is recommended for medium duty applications and is very easy to install.
A drywall anchor goes between the screw and the drywall biting into the drywall much more effectively than a screw would.
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The anchors are easy to install or remove using only 8 x 1 5 8 in.
These anchors can be plastic nylon or zinc coated.
Medium duty e z ancor twist n lock 75 lbs.
This method can be used for any wall hanging for which an expandable anchor was not used.
Toggler snapskru 50 pack assorted length assorted diameter kit drywall anchor screws included item 133873.
It s usually for the best to use a pair of them separated equally from the edge for any frame wider than 12 or so.
Also called self drilling or self tapping anchors threaded drywall anchors are made from hard nylon or metal and are able to hold heavier items.
Then you screw into the anchor so everything stays in place.
Cobra 50 pack assorted length assorted diameter standard drywall anchor screws included item 274654.