How To Install Drywall Anchor Bolts

Watch the correct installation and expansion of each.

How to install drywall anchor bolts. From the home maintenance fundamentals cu. The diameter of the hole you need is determined by the diameter of the anchor sleeve. Learn the function and strength of different drywall anchors. Plasterboard wall anchors i discovered these p. Measure it with a ruler when the wings are folded as closely to the sleeve as possible and use a bit with that diameter.

Some anchors are designed to screw directly into drywall and these are easier to install if you drill a 1 4 inch pilot hole. Installing a wall anchor of the straight in types of wall anchors this one is perhaps the most secure. Some molly bolts have teeth on the head that dig into the drywall so make sure that you hammer it in all the way so that these teeth can do their job. Once again make sure you first put the screw through the hole of the thing you re attaching to the wall. Then insert your screwdriver and tighten the central screw.

With any of this type installation is usually to poke a small hole and either tap or screw in the anchor. To install one of these drill a hole with the same diameter as the molly bolt. Place one of the anchors in the pilot hole and hold it in place if it does not stay on its own. Slide the anchor into the hole push the anchor until it seats flush on the wall. Continue to hammer the drywall anchor into the wall until it is flush with it.

Attach your rack or shelf to the wall by screwing into the drywall anchor. Then hammer it in until it sits flush with the wall. In case you need to you can always tap the anchor with a rubber mallet to get it to sit flush on the wall. Hollow wall anchors also known as molly bolts come in various lengths. Make sure the holes are not too small because this may cause the anchor to collapse onto itself.

Use the hammer and gently tap the drywall anchor until it enters the hole.