We have anchors that are for 3/8 " thick drywall. The anchor itself is like a fat screw made of white plastic. We are a little frustrated because instead of screwing in and anchoring in the drywall, it often just chews up the drywall like a bore and makes a big hole. Are we doing something wrong? My boyfriend thinks the wallboard maybe is just too cheap and old. We live in a condo that is around 20 years old.
Are we using the wrong product? Or wrong techinique?
2006-12-06 06:17:16 · 11 answers · asked by markatger 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
They are labeled "SCREW-IN Drywall anchors"
And I just found the manufacturers website where they detail screwing in the anchor with a screwdriver.
http://www.cooperbline.com/pdf/catalogs/ProductInformation/AN00%20PDF-WebPI/Walldriller.pdf
Still don't understand why it isn't working very well with our drywall
2006-12-06 06:25:05 · update #1
Those fasteners are great for drywall.Use the metal version instead of plastic.I would use the Phillips screwdriver to "drill" a pilot hole first.This way you would be sure whether or not there was a stud behind the location.Don't hammer them in.Unlike other drywall fasteners,these can usually be removed from the wall with little damage to the wall.Always be aware of wires and pipes in walls.
2006-12-10 05:41:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You actually have to first drill a hole in the drywall where you want the anchor mounted. Make the hole a little smaller than the actual anchor so you have to force it into the drywall (hammer). Keep in mind that if the anchor will not go all the way into the wall, there is probably a stud behind the sheetrock in that location, at which point you do need to use an anchor.
2006-12-06 09:23:48 · answer #2 · answered by fordrcr90 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggest using a drywall anchor that is metal and has what looks like a four sided mechanism on the screw. The metal piece fits trough the hole, then when you turn the screw the metal piece expands and holds against the back of the drywall. You can get a variety of sizes. They are definitely the type that holds the most weight.
2006-12-06 06:24:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The anchors you have are some of the best kind. The most important thing is it has to be just drywall. If there is a stud (or anything) behind the drywall that it hits, it's not going to screw in. The best thing to do is drive a small nail in where it's going to go to be sure it's open space behind the sheetrock!
2006-12-06 18:26:02 · answer #4 · answered by Jay H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sheetrock Anchors
2016-10-02 02:42:57 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG I Love those type anchors, all you need is a phillips screwdriver, insert the screwdriver into the screw end, put the point of the anchor to the wall where you desire it, with moderate pressure turn clockwise till the point goes thru the Sheetrock, then slowly screw the rest of the anchor into the hole SNUGGING it to flush with the Sheetrock don't get it to tight because when you put the screw into it and tighten it, It will tighten the anchor as well.
2006-12-06 10:59:58 · answer #6 · answered by Ray D 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it is an anchor, you don't screw it in. You drill a hole in the drywall a little smaller than the anchor and put the anchor in, and then put a screw in the anchor.
2006-12-06 06:20:16 · answer #7 · answered by dodger5588 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try making a small hole fist and then try the anchors ..
2006-12-06 06:20:16 · answer #8 · answered by five 5 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like the rest of the fellas said drill a small plite hole and pop that sucker in there.
2006-12-06 06:53:18 · answer #9 · answered by mrfish71 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
drill a hole smaller than the anchor
drive it in with a hammer
2006-12-06 06:19:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋