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About
installing screws and anchors
When hanging a heavy object, it is best to mount it to a wall stud or it
may put a hole in the wall if it falls. You can hang lighter objects
between studs on a hollow wall anchor.
If you are installing a weight bearing screw into sheetrock, you will
want to make sure that the threads are long enough to reach a joist or
stud.
You will first want to locate the stud and mark it with a pencil.
Next, you will need to drill a pilot hole, which should be smaller than
the hardware to be installed. You can use a 1/8-inch bit when drilling
pilot holes in this situation.
You will then need to turn the screw into the pilot hole. Start by hand,
and switch to pliers of a cordless power screwdriver if installing by
hand becomes too difficult.
How to install hollow wall anchors
First choose the hollow wall anchor you wish to use. You could use a
molly bolt, toggle bolt or plastic hollow wall insert for a hollow wall
or door.
You should then mark the position where you want the anchor or insert to
be placed. Next, drill a hole just large enough for the anchor or insert
to fit.
You will then need to place the screw into the molly bolt or toggle bolt
before you push it through the wallboard and into the hollow space in
the wall.
You will need to place the insert into the hole before driving
the screw of attaching the hook if you are using a plastic hollow wall
insert. Be sure not to over tighten the screw.
Another alternative to consider when looking for hollow wall mounts is
an anchor that looks like a large screw with big threads. Just thread
these anchors directly into the wallboard using either a power
screwdriver or a hand held screwdriver.
These anchors bury themselves in
the wall so that they align flush with the wall. They have a threaded
opening in which a screw can be placed.
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