How To Mount Wall Anchors

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How to mount wall anchors.

Use drywall anchors follow these four simple steps to give whatever you re hanging to the wall a towel rack photo ledge or gilded mirror a little extra support. Finish by screwing the support screw into the anchor but remember to leave enough of the screw exposed to hang your picture frame on. If you ever plan to mount something to the wall that s even remotely heavy you ll need to use drywall anchors if a stud isn t available. They ensure that the wall can support whatever is intended to hang on it and other loads regardless of how heavy the hanging is or the material the accessory is made of.

If you don t have an electric drill press the tip of a philips head screwdriver against the wall and twist it back and forth to create a hole. How to use anchors for wall mounting. To use dry wall anchors start by drilling a hole into the wall you re installing the anchors in at a 90 degree angle. Use a drill bit that s the same size as the dry wall anchor.

To install the anchor drill a hole in the wall that s deeper than the anchor is long then slide the expansion anchor into the hole. Choosing an anchor suited for the surface is half. This can make selecting the right fastener something of a tricky challenge. Wall anchors when installed correctly allow you to safely display art collectibles and other valuables.