It's August 2024. I searched for "how to fix a drywall anchor that pulled out" and found this video. You are fixing the EXACT issue I have (installing towel bars) and this video was a clear, no-nonsense set of instructions on how to remedy my situation. Thank you!
Best advice I've gotten. Originally used hollow wall anchors, but they did not stand the test of time (1 year). Now, the bar is stable and secure with the toggle bolts. Thank you!
My only regret is not immediately coming here to check before trying to fix it myself and making a second hole for no reason with the exact same sag issue. Moving to togglebolts for my installation on this pole.
Thanks for the tutorial! I had a curtain holdback that was falling out of my wall. I bought the toggle bolts and screwed it into my wall, now it’s super secure.
That moment... you have everything all figured out, you're excited to work on your project, you've taken your measurements, you leveled it, you marked it, you drill your hole smoothly, hammer that awesome heavy duty anchor in smoothly and tight, and then... you screw doesn't screw tight... It's in the that moment your heart sinks and your whole day is ruined😥(Hello darkness my old friend) lol.
Thanks so much for this tip. Saved me from attempting to fill the anchor holes with compound and trying to re-anchor over them again. Great tip! Worked like a charm.
@@dharris214 Well that's going to make him feel great...i suppose at least he will be relieved that it finally works...but would be far kinder to show him video and provide him toggle bolts.
Thanks for a great video! Seems like a simple thing, but when you don’t know about these options and you don’t have the experience, it can be very daunting to install brackets for the bathroom accessories, curtain rods, even pictures frames, etc. Personally, it is empowering to be able to do things for myself, the correct way.
I bought a house with a wiggly towel rod. I ignored it until it became unignorable this morning by pulling the cheap plastic drywall anchors (which I hate) out of the wall. This video and a quick trip to the hardware store and I now have a secure towel rod. Thanks!
Just did this with a 4 pack 3/16 x 3in from home depot $3.29. It's sturdy af now THANK YOU. Liked. Quick, to the point. No bs. Drywall has the consistency of a dried sandcastle on the beach, and you do not need a drill bit to make the hole bigger, just gently put it through and in *(that's what she said).
As a renter trying to figure out how to fix a dangling/stripped screw on a curtain rod bracket without making another hole that they would certainly charge me for - THANK YOU. Now I can fix it myself and save security deposit charges.
Unbelievably helpful!! I have a couple floating shelves I installed with the included anchors, and they were exactly like the white ones in your video. They do NOT hold up well to force...I can't tell you how many I went through. 🤦🏿♂️ The shelves have gotten wobbly, but I now have a solution. Thank you!! 👍🏿
Thank you so much for the thorough breakdown of the issues with the standard issue wall anchors and the solution. Now I know exactly what to look for at the store.
I would add that you should be aware that you can’t completely remove those screws once you’ve started them, or the toggle will fall down inside the wall. So for example, if you forgot to put the screws through the bracket first, or there was some other issue, you’d need a new toggle bolt.
@@EverydayHomeRepairs I prefer the hilti ones that have the ziptie style sleeve. insert the backplate, slide the plastic outer base snug it up. stays in place till ready to attach whatever. these ones - Hilti 00374495 HTB Toggler Bolt
Scott, thank you very much for this video. This information saved my ass from continual frustration and having to fix the drywall and start over. Have an absolutely fantastic Christmas!
Thanks i will check my multiple drawer cabinet (was a close friends)to see if i have a toggle screw. Thanks for the video! I had no clue other then using puddy in the stripped hole! Your idea is best! I will update you on how it works later! 😊
Because I am a carpenter and joiner I never take a short cut. I started my apprenticeship in 1960 (five year course here in Australia) and I have every qualification attainable (I am a Fire Safety Engineer, MBSur(UWS) and Degree in Applied Science , Construction). When I started we did not build the rubbish that is being built today. I would plan before I constructed the wall. I have been known to remove the Gypsum Plasterboard wall lining so as to correctly fix a frame and then to replace. No Problem at all.
I wish I would have come across this video last week as management made a big mess to replace towel bar to install them in studs. Thanks for the tip will come in handy for the future.
Thanks for sharing this video on RUclips. Without this video I wouldn’t have known how to fix loose curtain rod. Gr8 help keep up the good work thanks 😊
Why would you necessarily use 3" toggle bolts? I could see if the wallboard and/or brackets you were mounting were thick, but 3" seems excessive for most applications since you don't use the very end of the bolt once tightened, and might be problematic for walls with a lot of insulation. Is it just because it gives you the most versatility in a standard 2"x4" framed wall, and still allows room while inserting in the wall while the toggles are compressed?
Hey Jonathan, good question and for me I use 3" as that is just one of the common parts I keep in my hardware case for issues such as outlined in the video. So as you mentioned it is for the versatility and to help limit the number of parts/fasteners I carry in my truck all the time.
@@colinkane1498 You'd want long enough for the drywall + enough to push the toggle through folded down. So, it depends on how wide your toggle is. Safe side I would start at 2"
I use the same method. Toggle bolts are indeed the way to go. But - what if the wall cavity is too narrow to allow the bolts to be pushed far enough in to unfold the spring section?
Perfect! This addresses •exactly• the problem I have, and I wasn't looking forward to working with compound. I just used the link you posted and ordered the toggles. Thanks! New subscriber.
I wish I saw this video before hanging my towel rod, towel ring and curtain! Since the bracket holes are close together how do you keep the toggles from hitting each other?. Great video. Thanks!
You can just rotate them until they're perpendicular! You'll feel if they're overlapping and be able to wiggle them around until they're clear of each other.
Hi great video. I do have a question, I used four heavy duty self tapping wall plugs with the screws going through a tv frame. The screws were too long and got caught up in the plugs twisting behind the wall and I couldn’t drill them fully in. I had to pull the plugs out of the wall. The plugs are still entangled around the screws through the metal frame. How do I get the screws separated from the plugs so I can use the frame. Tried reversing the screws with no luck. Thanks again for such a clear and helpful video.
Just saw this video, exactly what I needed. I have attempted to hang 3 shelves in the bathroom and the anchors are loose, tilting the shelves and not supporting at all. I thought I was doing something wrong. Let's see if I can fix this.
Scott, Please do a comparison between the ‘good quality’ plastic Zip its, and the metal ones, against molly bolts/ toggle bolts. You could construct a small model of a wall. I think it might make for a good video, and may be educational as well, just a thought. 🤔😁😀👍👍👍✌🏻
Hey, good advice. I followed anchor packet instructions on weight but I didn't take into account a 15lb jumping cat. For cat shelves what length molly bolt should I use?
Great video, very clear. My rental has the toggle bolts being ripped out 😬. Can you suggest an additional repair if this repair failed? I'm happy to share pics, but the drywall is being ripped out at this point and I'm trying to stop further damage.
My rod too pulled the anchor out of drywall since it's not near a stud and I'm stuck trying to play handy man when I am not to fix the hole to. I keep finding great videos like this for if the drywall is in tact, but nothing on how to repair when there's a huge hole in the wall where you're supposed to be installing the rod.... 🙄
At this point, you'll have to replace a chunk of the drywall, using a backing material and support screws. Once your hole is bigger than like one inch, you're in drywall repair territory.
May 31, 2023 I use vinyl anchors in concrete walls (in India houses are concrete). I have 2 questions. 1) The current problem is the anchors are pulling out of the wall as the screws are inserted. The anchors are not spinning, I am able to advance the screw. This problem does not usually happen. 2) What often happens though, is the hole is too big or small. Maybe the anchors (or the bits) are not accurately sized? When the hole is too big I wrap newspaper around the anchor and that seems to work, although the wings on the anchor cannot open that way. Do you have a suggestion?
Maybe I'll try using toggle bolts in the near future. My only reason to not using them is the size of the hole you need for them. Thank you. Could you do a video for stucco? That would be great
It does enlarge the hole a bit. Most the time if the anchor has already pulled out I don’t have to enlarge the hole at all. In terms of Stucco, do you need to patch some exterior Stucco?
This is great! Question. I have a bathroom towel shelf that had the crappy plastic screw in anchors and it completely fell off the wall and ripped the anchors out with it, so now I have large holes and I have to use the same location to rehang the shelf. The holes are about a inch in diameter. How do I repair the hole enough to be able to hold the weight of the shelf and the contents on it, I am guessing in total it may be as much as 30 lbs. It is one of the metal towel holders with a bar, so by itself its almost 10lbs then with the stuff on it its a lot more.
I’m trying to put up a curtain rod. Is it possible that there is something else behind the drywall that will make this solution not work? Something that might go around the window?
Hi. I learned a lot from the video but wondered why you used such long screws and also, how do you know what size toggle bolts to use? I may attempt this myself as hubby's idea of tightening things is just to put glue on everything.
Always a pain to have 2 holes so close on this wall type, the middle piece really wants to collapse or fall away. I need to do a repair after a curtain pole was pulled out by a child. Originally held in with 2 of the metal type self tapers. 😤
What do you do if hole is too big and toggle bolt comes out? Should I shift the towel bar over or move up and repair that hole? Big meaning 1” or more hole.
I have to put in place a shelve that was unceremoniously removed from the wall. The problem is that the toggle fall to the floor behind the drywall when I remove the bolt to rethread it through the shelf mounts and I will have to get another. Is there any way to salvage that toggle?
Actually.. if you can find a small magnet ( I use one that came out of a small flashlight ) epoxy a loop of wire to it.. making sure you keep it as small and smooth as possible..( Unlike other fasteners a toggle needs a bigger hole.) Then with fairly stiff fishing line.. tie it tight to the magnet and drop it down the hole. Wiggle, drop , lift repeat... you will hear the click when it snags the toggle.. Because the bottom of the box created by the drywall is basically a 14x2.5 inch box.. you might get lucky. Only caveat? If you have BX wiring.. metal sheathed.. ugh! But if you live an hour from a hardware store like I do.. worth a shot.
@@WalterPidgeonsForge oh man, yes when you live more than 30 mins away from a hardware store you come up with all sorts of creative solutions to problems 👍
Just tried the toggle bolt I even drilled 2 sizes up from 5/16 still didn't go in tried forcing them slowly and my wall gave but I just cut the hole out put a peice of wood behind it screwed it on the cut a peice of drywall screwed that in then mudded now sanding and when I install my toilet paper holder I'm using drywall screws my drywall is already 3/4inch thick plus with the 1 inch thick wood I out behind it yeah drywall screws sound nice!
I used the plastic drywall fixings but after i fixed the bracket with the screws I noticed the curved shape of those screws prevented the remote from fitting in the bracket, once i tried to pull the curved top screws out and replace them with flat top screws the fixing I used spanned on the spot, I applied a tiny bit more pressure and the fixings went threw the plasterboard... What is the best way to fix it so the bracket will sit nice and snug with minimum damage to the wall?
I’ve got a shelf that just broke its top (of four) anchors and pulled drywall out with it. Any video on how to repair this? It will have to be done before the anchor install.
Hi - I just installed a barn door in a bedroom- After I installed the door- 5 holes- 3 of them into a stud and 2 into the drywall cavity. After I was done with it The top of the barn door was hitting the door frame- I had to buy spacers so the barn door can have an extra 1/2 inch off the wall- however, trying to screw back in 3 studs was good but the 2 cavities became loose- the anchors fell through the holes. Would toggle bolts help secure that 2 holes?
I just installed a toggle bolt for a towel rod, similar to yours. The difference is that there is only one screw holding each end to the wall. Also, I have plaster instead of drywall. I can turn the screw most of the way, but cannot get it to tighten down snugly. Every time the screw is about to get tight, it loosens slightly. Do I have a bad toggle bolt, or is there a better fastener that I should be using for plaster?
I’m trying to install curtain rods right below the ceiling for patio doors. I have screwed up the anchors I bought and also the holes, since right behind the drywall, it’s wood stud all through the height I intended to install. But the screws which come with the rods are for drywalls. Apparently the toggle bolt anchors won’t work for my case. So I should not use anchors? I should use long screws for wood?
What if my single screw anchor pulled out of the dry wall completely? We bought our home with pretty rods already installed about 16 months ago and today, one side of the rod, anchor and all, have pulled out and fallen, leaving a hole to fill and repair before being able to reinstall the rod. I'm also wondering why the previous owners selected something single over double screw with something so heavy in such a weak wall component, but that part isn't an actual question for you, lol 😅 how do I fix/patch the hole so that I can strengthen/reinstall ?
Please tell me the size of the toggle bolt? I found 1/8 in. X 3 in. Zinc-Plated Mushroom-Head Toggle Bolt Anchor at a hardware store. Is this ok or you suggest a better one? Thank you ❤
This video wasn't what I was looking for. But maybe you have a solution to my problem. I just moved into a place. I'm trying to put in the brackets to hang the curtains up. I'm not allowed to change what already there... The original ones where falling out. The screw holes are not holding. I had to switch those brackets out for the new ones and still the screws are falling out of the holes. Since I can't put Molly's in or anything like that without getting permission because that would be a change and the structure there. What can I do instead?
I have a floating shelf that uses the larger self tapping drywall anchors, that held for a few months then fell out leaving a hole the size of the anchor-can the toggle bolt method be used or will I have to patch the drywall?
What do you do when the ez anchor drywall anchor won’t go in seems to be hitting insulation? And how do you repair the large size holes left by the anchors not going into the drywall?
Hello. Need help. Similar scenario but a towel hook. The hook was loose like yours in the video, unfortunately before I could fix it using your method it was ripped out. Now I have 2 large holes that the ripped out wall anchors created. Not to mention the drywall distance between the two holes is loose and broken. Would like to put the towel hook back in the same place!!!
I had this setup. I tripped and pulled the anchors out of the wall creating inch and a half hole. How do I go about repairing in a way where the towel bar can go back up in the same place?
I have this very issue but with TP holder. My question is.. aren’t those toggles long? Will it hit the back of the drywall in my hall? If that makes, sense.
I have holes from anchors that pulled away from the wall. The issue I'm having is I drill through but it's over a header above a door to hang curtains and it will not drill through as if there was a metal up in the header so I need a shorter nut and toggle. I was using number 8 screws 1 and 3/4 inch. What do you recommend?
I am mounting a Moen 24” double towel bar. When I tighten the set screw under the bar holders it fails to tighten. It tightens all the way through until it pushed through.
Hi! This video is super helpful. However, I can’t seem to get the toggle bolt to snap into place once I put them in the wall. Is it possible I need longer screws? Is is also possible that my drywall is too thick?
Yeah, it could be that the screws aren't long enough or you screwed the toggle on too far before inserting. You can test this before you insert it by putting the screw through your bracket, and into the toggle, and then folding the toggle. Make sure you have enough gap for your drywall (1/2 inch normally), which will allow the toggle to "snap" out. But another reason that it might not be snapping out is that it's hitting something. Maybe something from the other side is keeping it from inserting far enough, or maybe you're wedged between a pipe and a stud. Sometimes rotating the toggle can help, because it'll find a way of expanding. But it's probably that you didn't leave enough room for it to get past the drywall.
It's August 2024. I searched for "how to fix a drywall anchor that pulled out" and found this video. You are fixing the EXACT issue I have (installing towel bars) and this video was a clear, no-nonsense set of instructions on how to remedy my situation. Thank you!
Same story here!
Best advice I've gotten. Originally used hollow wall anchors, but they did not stand the test of time (1 year). Now, the bar is stable and secure with the toggle bolts. Thank you!
My only regret is not immediately coming here to check before trying to fix it myself and making a second hole for no reason with the exact same sag issue. Moving to togglebolts for my installation on this pole.
Thanks for the tutorial! I had a curtain holdback that was falling out of my wall. I bought the toggle bolts and screwed it into my wall, now it’s super secure.
That moment... you have everything all figured out, you're excited to work on your project, you've taken your measurements, you leveled it, you marked it, you drill your hole smoothly, hammer that awesome heavy duty anchor in smoothly and tight, and then... you screw doesn't screw tight...
It's in the that moment your heart sinks and your whole day is ruined😥(Hello darkness my old friend) lol.
Thanks so much for this tip. Saved me from attempting to fill the anchor holes with compound and trying to re-anchor over them again. Great tip! Worked like a charm.
Literally what I was planning to do 🤦🏾♀️
@@QuiaQuerisma me too 😁 I love toggle bolts
My husband is doing that and he's been trying to fix that hole for over a week! I am going to the store for toggle bolts and finish it up for him.
@@dharris214 Well that's going to make him feel great...i suppose at least he will be relieved that it finally works...but would be far kinder to show him video and provide him toggle bolts.
Thank you for this! After a loose bracket for months, 90 cents spent on a butterfly toggle and everything is right 🙌🙏
Thanks for a great video! Seems like a simple thing, but when you don’t know about these options and you don’t have the experience, it can be very daunting to install brackets for the bathroom accessories, curtain rods, even pictures frames, etc. Personally, it is empowering to be able to do things for myself, the correct way.
it is!
I bought a house with a wiggly towel rod. I ignored it until it became unignorable this morning by pulling the cheap plastic drywall anchors (which I hate) out of the wall. This video and a quick trip to the hardware store and I now have a secure towel rod. Thanks!
You saved me from getting in trouble with my mother in law for pulling on the blinds too hard!! Thank you for the video!!
Hee hee. Saved.
Just did this with a 4 pack 3/16 x 3in from home depot $3.29. It's sturdy af now THANK YOU. Liked. Quick, to the point. No bs.
Drywall has the consistency of a dried sandcastle on the beach, and you do not need a drill bit to make the hole bigger, just gently put it through and in *(that's what she said).
As a renter trying to figure out how to fix a dangling/stripped screw on a curtain rod bracket without making another hole that they would certainly charge me for - THANK YOU.
Now I can fix it myself and save security deposit charges.
Always remember to thread the bolt through the thing you're hanging/attaching before spinning on the nut and pushing it into the wall! 😉
Think we have all done that at least once 😂
Know I have lol
That’s why I’m here now 🙄😂
@@Sasshley No shame!
Oops. Lol. Good thing there's more than one!!
Unbelievably helpful!! I have a couple floating shelves I installed with the included anchors, and they were exactly like the white ones in your video. They do NOT hold up well to force...I can't tell you how many I went through. 🤦🏿♂️ The shelves have gotten wobbly, but I now have a solution. Thank you!! 👍🏿
Nice, yeah the toggles will make a HUGE difference. Best of luck on the project 👍
Thanks for this! I fixed my towel rod this afternoon using your directions.
Thank you so much for the thorough breakdown of the issues with the standard issue wall anchors and the solution. Now I know exactly what to look for at the store.
I would add that you should be aware that you can’t completely remove those screws once you’ve started them, or the toggle will fall down inside the wall. So for example, if you forgot to put the screws through the bracket first, or there was some other issue, you’d need a new toggle bolt.
Good addition, always nice to have a few extra for sure. Appreciate the feedback 👍
@@EverydayHomeRepairs I prefer the hilti ones that have the ziptie style sleeve. insert the backplate, slide the plastic outer base snug it up. stays in place till ready to attach whatever. these ones - Hilti 00374495 HTB Toggler Bolt
Also, if they stay semi-stuck on the other side of the wall, they'll set off a stud finder!
Scott, thank you very much for this video. This information saved my ass from continual frustration and having to fix the drywall and start over. Have an absolutely fantastic Christmas!
Thanks i will check my multiple drawer cabinet (was a close friends)to see if i have a toggle screw. Thanks for the video! I had no clue other then using puddy in the stripped hole! Your idea is best! I will update you on how it works later! 😊
Because I am a carpenter and joiner I never take a short cut. I started my apprenticeship in 1960 (five year course here in Australia) and I have every qualification attainable (I am a Fire Safety Engineer, MBSur(UWS) and Degree in Applied Science , Construction). When I started we did not build the rubbish that is being built today. I would plan before I constructed the wall. I have been known to remove the Gypsum Plasterboard wall lining so as to correctly fix a frame and then to replace. No Problem at all.
I like your style 👍. I wish there were more like you but as you stated can be hard to find these days.
I wish I would have come across this video last week as management made a big mess to replace towel bar to install them in studs. Thanks for the tip will come in handy for the future.
Thanks for sharing this video on RUclips. Without this video I wouldn’t have known how to fix loose curtain rod. Gr8 help keep up the good work thanks 😊
Why would you necessarily use 3" toggle bolts? I could see if the wallboard and/or brackets you were mounting were thick, but 3" seems excessive for most applications since you don't use the very end of the bolt once tightened, and might be problematic for walls with a lot of insulation. Is it just because it gives you the most versatility in a standard 2"x4" framed wall, and still allows room while inserting in the wall while the toggles are compressed?
Hey Jonathan, good question and for me I use 3" as that is just one of the common parts I keep in my hardware case for issues such as outlined in the video. So as you mentioned it is for the versatility and to help limit the number of parts/fasteners I carry in my truck all the time.
@@EverydayHomeRepairs what would be the minimum length then for the screws? If drywall is typically 1/2” thick, then I suspect 1” screws would work?
@@colinkane1498 You'd want long enough for the drywall + enough to push the toggle through folded down. So, it depends on how wide your toggle is. Safe side I would start at 2"
Thanks for a good solution to a common problem! 👍👏❤️
Thanks 👍
Trying this today! IDK why I didn't think to do this, thank you so much
Brilliant advice. So many other channels showing the hard way to fix this
I use the same method. Toggle bolts are indeed the way to go. But - what if the wall cavity is too narrow to allow the bolts to be pushed far enough in to unfold the spring section?
this is my question as well. I hope you get an answer
Had to do this exact job with the exact issue and your video helped me get a secure fit. Thanx
Perfect! This addresses •exactly• the problem I have, and I wasn't looking forward to working with compound. I just used the link you posted and ordered the toggles. Thanks! New subscriber.
Welcome to the channel!
I wish I saw this video before hanging my towel rod, towel ring and curtain! Since the bracket holes are close together how do you keep the toggles from hitting each other?. Great video. Thanks!
You can just rotate them until they're perpendicular! You'll feel if they're overlapping and be able to wiggle them around until they're clear of each other.
How do I fix a wall toggle bolt that was accidentally knocked off the wall, leaving two large holes where a shelf was secured?
I have this question, too.
As a handyman I realized newer inventions are not always better. Im going back to toggle bolt. Why reinvent the wheel :)
Watched your video, applied your approach, and it worked perfectly. Thanks for sharing your expertise!
Dude I never comment on videos, but you sir are SUPER helpful. 💪🏽💪🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Hi great video. I do have a question, I used four heavy duty self tapping wall plugs with the screws going through a tv frame. The screws were too long and got caught up in the plugs twisting behind the wall and I couldn’t drill them fully in. I had to pull the plugs out of the wall. The plugs are still entangled around the screws through the metal frame. How do I get the screws separated from the plugs so I can use the frame. Tried reversing the screws with no luck. Thanks again for such a clear and helpful video.
bought the ones you linked, I watched the video and the process seems easy enough for me to do it myself. Wish me luck.
You got this 👊
Just saw this video, exactly what I needed. I have attempted to hang 3 shelves in the bathroom and the anchors are loose, tilting the shelves and not supporting at all. I thought I was doing something wrong. Let's see if I can fix this.
This was so helpful. Can I use these for hanging rod for blinds in living room?? If so what size toggle bolts do you think I need??
Scott, Please do a comparison between the ‘good quality’ plastic Zip its, and the metal ones, against molly bolts/ toggle bolts. You could construct a small model of a wall. I think it might make for a good video, and may be educational as well, just a thought. 🤔😁😀👍👍👍✌🏻
Great minds think alike. I was thinking the same thing and I will just turn our toddler loose which will be the ultimate test.
@@EverydayHomeRepairs Hey! Gratz on the kid my friend!
Project Farm already did something, but maybe there's another angle? ruclips.net/video/lHb-Tcvkn7M/видео.html
great job, covered all the important stuff I was looking for. Thanks!
Will this method work for securing curtain rod brackets that holds 2 curtains at the same time?
Hey, good advice. I followed anchor packet instructions on weight but I didn't take into account a 15lb jumping cat. For cat shelves what length molly bolt should I use?
Great video, very clear. My rental has the toggle bolts being ripped out 😬. Can you suggest an additional repair if this repair failed? I'm happy to share pics, but the drywall is being ripped out at this point and I'm trying to stop further damage.
My rod too pulled the anchor out of drywall since it's not near a stud and I'm stuck trying to play handy man when I am not to fix the hole to. I keep finding great videos like this for if the drywall is in tact, but nothing on how to repair when there's a huge hole in the wall where you're supposed to be installing the rod.... 🙄
Patch the holes with spackle and move the holes up or down some
At this point, you'll have to replace a chunk of the drywall, using a backing material and support screws. Once your hole is bigger than like one inch, you're in drywall repair territory.
May 31, 2023
I use vinyl anchors in concrete walls (in India houses are concrete). I have 2 questions.
1) The current problem is the anchors are pulling out of the wall as the screws are inserted. The anchors are not spinning, I am able to advance the screw. This problem does not usually happen.
2) What often happens though, is the hole is too big or small. Maybe the anchors (or the bits) are not accurately sized?
When the hole is too big I wrap newspaper around the anchor and that seems to work, although the wings on the anchor cannot open that way. Do you have a suggestion?
Tried this, worked great! Cheap and easy fix. Thanks!!!
Maybe I'll try using toggle bolts in the near future. My only reason to not using them is the size of the hole you need for them. Thank you. Could you do a video for stucco? That would be great
It does enlarge the hole a bit. Most the time if the anchor has already pulled out I don’t have to enlarge the hole at all. In terms of Stucco, do you need to patch some exterior Stucco?
@@EverydayHomeRepairs I need to attach a hose reel to the outside wall and I just want to know the best method to do it. Thanks
@@watuzi got ya. Is the wall stick-built (wood) or concrete block?
@@EverydayHomeRepairsit's wood, if I had to guess.
Thanks a lot very helpful I had to cut the screw so it wasn’t so long as it was hitting the other side of the wall
This is great! Question. I have a bathroom towel shelf that had the crappy plastic screw in anchors and it completely fell off the wall and ripped the anchors out with it, so now I have large holes and I have to use the same location to rehang the shelf. The holes are about a inch in diameter. How do I repair the hole enough to be able to hold the weight of the shelf and the contents on it, I am guessing in total it may be as much as 30 lbs. It is one of the metal towel holders with a bar, so by itself its almost 10lbs then with the stuff on it its a lot more.
This should work for me too. I think you can use the same approach to hang curtain rods too.
excellent video, clearly explained. thank you!
Thanks!
Awesome video as always. Thank you for the knowledge.
Thanks Anthony!
I’m trying to put up a curtain rod. Is it possible that there is something else behind the drywall that will make this solution not work? Something that might go around the window?
Hi. I learned a lot from the video but wondered why you used such long screws and also, how do you know what size toggle bolts to use? I may attempt this myself as hubby's idea of tightening things is just to put glue on everything.
What if you originally used the toggle bolt and it pull through the drywall? What is your suggestion then?
Always a pain to have 2 holes so close on this wall type, the middle piece really wants to collapse or fall away.
I need to do a repair after a curtain pole was pulled out by a child. Originally held in with 2 of the metal type self tapers.
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What do you do if hole is too big and toggle bolt comes out? Should I shift the towel bar over or move up and repair that hole? Big meaning 1” or more hole.
I have to put in place a shelve that was unceremoniously removed from the wall. The problem is that the toggle fall to the floor behind the drywall when I remove the bolt to rethread it through the shelf mounts and I will have to get another. Is there any way to salvage that toggle?
Unfortunately, I haven’t found a better way. I just always have some spares for this type of issue.
No, not unless you want to remove the sheet of drywall. Keep in mind, toggle bolts cost about 35 cents per unit.
Actually.. if you can find a small magnet ( I use one that came out of a small flashlight ) epoxy a loop of wire to it.. making sure you keep it as small and smooth as possible..( Unlike other fasteners a toggle needs a bigger hole.)
Then with fairly stiff fishing line.. tie it tight to the magnet and drop it down the hole. Wiggle, drop , lift repeat... you will hear the click when it snags the toggle..
Because the bottom of the box created by the drywall is basically a 14x2.5 inch box.. you might get lucky.
Only caveat? If you have BX wiring.. metal sheathed.. ugh!
But if you live an hour from a hardware store like I do.. worth a shot.
@@WalterPidgeonsForge oh man, yes when you live more than 30 mins away from a hardware store you come up with all sorts of creative solutions to problems 👍
Just tried the toggle bolt I even drilled 2 sizes up from 5/16 still didn't go in tried forcing them slowly and my wall gave but I just cut the hole out put a peice of wood behind it screwed it on the cut a peice of drywall screwed that in then mudded now sanding and when I install my toilet paper holder I'm using drywall screws my drywall is already 3/4inch thick plus with the 1 inch thick wood I out behind it yeah drywall screws sound nice!
I used the plastic drywall fixings but after i fixed the bracket with the screws I noticed the curved shape of those screws prevented the remote from fitting in the bracket, once i tried to pull the curved top screws out and replace them with flat top screws the fixing I used spanned on the spot, I applied a tiny bit more pressure and the fixings went threw the plasterboard... What is the best way to fix it so the bracket will sit nice and snug with minimum damage to the wall?
I’ve got a shelf that just broke its top (of four) anchors and pulled drywall out with it. Any video on how to repair this? It will have to be done before the anchor install.
Hi - I just installed a barn door in a bedroom- After I installed the door- 5 holes- 3 of them into a stud and 2 into the drywall cavity. After I was done with it The top of the barn door was hitting the door frame- I had to buy spacers so the barn door can have an extra 1/2 inch off the wall- however, trying to screw back in 3 studs was good but the 2 cavities became loose- the anchors fell through the holes. Would toggle bolts help secure that 2 holes?
Any suggestions for tightening a kitchen cabinet on the wall? I think the home builders attached it poorly, and I want to reinforce the cabinets.
Beautiful. I will start using it on other projects.
I just installed a toggle bolt for a towel rod, similar to yours. The difference is that there is only one screw holding each end to the wall. Also, I have plaster instead of drywall. I can turn the screw most of the way, but cannot get it to tighten down snugly. Every time the screw is about to get tight, it loosens slightly. Do I have a bad toggle bolt, or is there a better fastener that I should be using for plaster?
i have this issue with a curtain bracket. drives me insane. changed out to type of anchors already . ty
I’m trying to install curtain rods right below the ceiling for patio doors. I have screwed up the anchors I bought and also the holes, since right behind the drywall, it’s wood stud all through the height I intended to install. But the screws which come with the rods are for drywalls. Apparently the toggle bolt anchors won’t work for my case. So I should not use anchors? I should use long screws for wood?
This is an amazing video and I am going to go buy some toggle bolts asap
Nice!
What if my single screw anchor pulled out of the dry wall completely? We bought our home with pretty rods already installed about 16 months ago and today, one side of the rod, anchor and all, have pulled out and fallen, leaving a hole to fill and repair before being able to reinstall the rod. I'm also wondering why the previous owners selected something single over double screw with something so heavy in such a weak wall component, but that part isn't an actual question for you, lol 😅 how do I fix/patch the hole so that I can strengthen/reinstall ?
Please tell me the size of the toggle bolt? I found 1/8 in. X 3 in. Zinc-Plated Mushroom-Head Toggle Bolt Anchor at a hardware store. Is this ok or you suggest a better one? Thank you ❤
Just what I was looking for. Thanks.
I have a projector mounted on the ceiling and I noticed loose anchors today, will this be able to fix my issue?
Excellent! Clear & detailed.
Thank you!
Excellent. Thanks! How about needing to put a towel bar in hollow core door?
It's was very helpful for me, I did that like you its strongly fixed 👌 thanks for this 👍
Great to hear!
I have a pocket door behind the drywall, so I can't use this method. Do u have any other fixes?
Can I use a plastic toggle as the drywall anchor just as well? Coz that’s what I have!
This video wasn't what I was looking for. But maybe you have a solution to my problem. I just moved into a place. I'm trying to put in the brackets to hang the curtains up. I'm not allowed to change what already there... The original ones where falling out. The screw holes are not holding. I had to switch those brackets out for the new ones and still the screws are falling out of the holes. Since I can't put Molly's in or anything like that without getting permission because that would be a change and the structure there. What can I do instead?
Are the holes lined up to a stud in the wall or only drywall?
Thanks for the solution! It worked well!
I have a floating shelf that uses the larger self tapping drywall anchors, that held for a few months then fell out leaving a hole the size of the anchor-can the toggle bolt method be used or will I have to patch the drywall?
What do you do when the ez anchor drywall anchor won’t go in seems to be hitting insulation? And how do you repair the large size holes left by the anchors not going into the drywall?
Amazing video. Never knew this trick!
Worked perfectly! Thank you!
Hi! What if I need to repair a drywall hole to reuse the same hole for a floating shelf? Any recommendations on what I should use?
Hello. Need help. Similar scenario but a towel hook. The hook was loose like yours in the video, unfortunately before I could fix it using your method it was ripped out. Now I have 2 large holes that the ripped out wall anchors created. Not to mention the drywall distance between the two holes is loose and broken. Would like to put the towel hook back in the same place!!!
I had this setup. I tripped and pulled the anchors out of the wall creating inch and a half hole. How do I go about repairing in a way where the towel bar can go back up in the same place?
I was using plastic dry wall anchors , now the hole is to big. Will the metal ones work now
Question- why 3” toggle bolt? Would a shorter one do the trick?
I have this very issue but with TP holder. My question is.. aren’t those toggles long? Will it hit the back of the drywall in my hall? If that makes, sense.
Worked like a champ! Great video, thank you!
I messed up and made the holes bigger then 1/8 of an inch,so can you fill in the holes and then rescrew ,or do I have to start fresh?
Can I use these toggle bolts for living room curtain rods and what size would I use
What size toggle bolt would you get for a drywall anchor that was 3/16th that you will be replacing?
I have holes from anchors that pulled away from the wall. The issue I'm having is I drill through but it's over a header above a door to hang curtains and it will not drill through as if there was a metal up in the header so I need a shorter nut and toggle. I was using number 8 screws 1 and 3/4 inch. What do you recommend?
Exactly what I needed to know
I am mounting a Moen 24” double towel bar. When I tighten the set screw under the bar holders it fails to tighten. It tightens all the way through until it pushed through.
Hi! This video is super helpful. However, I can’t seem to get the toggle bolt to snap into place once I put them in the wall. Is it possible I need longer screws? Is is also possible that my drywall is too thick?
Yeah, it could be that the screws aren't long enough or you screwed the toggle on too far before inserting. You can test this before you insert it by putting the screw through your bracket, and into the toggle, and then folding the toggle. Make sure you have enough gap for your drywall (1/2 inch normally), which will allow the toggle to "snap" out.
But another reason that it might not be snapping out is that it's hitting something. Maybe something from the other side is keeping it from inserting far enough, or maybe you're wedged between a pipe and a stud. Sometimes rotating the toggle can help, because it'll find a way of expanding.
But it's probably that you didn't leave enough room for it to get past the drywall.
When attaching to stud, do you still use the drywall stud or just the screw itself?
Rick Rodriguez. Great insight holes are a bit bigger. Can I send. Pic? Please advise
i have to ask, i'm trying to mount a wall cat bed, would this type of toggle work
On my list of things to do. Great video.