How To Fix A Pulled Out Or Damaged Drywall Anchor | Toggle Bolts

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When you get drywall anchors with a towel rod, toilet paper holder, curtain rod, or anything else which attaches to drywall often then anchors are cheap and will not work well. It is very common for the bracket or hardware to be loose when installed since you can't properly tighten the screw into the drywall anchor. Don't worry there is a fix that will secure your bracket to the wall for maintenance-free use for years to come and I will walk you through the install in this video
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:17 Wall Anchor Failure Examples
3:13 Removal of Old Damaged Anchor
4:02 Installing New Toggle Bolts
7:16 Showing the End Result (towel rod)
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[@METALHEADNYC]

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.

[@arlenerivera6631]

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!

[@JuraIbis]

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.

[@ShreddedKleenex]

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.

[@MyVideosNow]

Thanks for this! I fixed my towel rod this afternoon using your directions.

[@aishaahmad4902]

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.

[@hereforthestruts3987]

Thank you for this! After a loose bracket for months, 90 cents spent on a butterfly toggle and everything is right 🙌🙏

[@davidiverson5928]

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!

[@ericnelson372]

Watched your video, applied your approach, and it worked perfectly. Thanks for sharing your expertise!

[@FinalCataclsym]

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!

[@emmacantu9175]

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.

[@QuiaQuerisma]

Literally what I was planning to do 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@mangogirl805]

@@QuiaQuerisma me too 😁 I love toggle bolts

[@dharris214]

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.

[@ricciottimolfese3500]

@@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.

[@claudees]

Thanks for sharing this video on KZbin. Without this video I wouldn’t have known how to fix loose curtain rod. Gr8 help keep up the good work thanks 😊

[@MrJoshpit]

Had to do this exact job with the exact issue and your video helped me get a secure fit. Thanx

[@lisaweigand524]

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.

[@monroe466]

it is!

[@prsian1011]

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! 😊

[@brandova83]

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!! 👍🏿

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Nice, yeah the toggles will make a HUGE difference. Best of luck on the project 👍

[@brianwilliams2949]

Tried this, worked great! Cheap and easy fix. Thanks!!!

[@letmebeyourmirrorglam]

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.

[@MGJ1190]

You saved me from getting in trouble with my mother in law for pulling on the blinds too hard!! Thank you for the video!!

[@goldenglowladore3842]

Hee hee. Saved.

[@nicacton]

Trying this today! IDK why I didn't think to do this, thank you so much

[@jeffhorner5197]

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.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Welcome to the channel!

[@Beyondthebackyard-au]

Brilliant advice. So many other channels showing the hard way to fix this

[@bradleydavidgood9316]

great job, covered all the important stuff I was looking for. Thanks!

[@Social_Brat]

Beautiful. I will start using it on other projects.

[@thomasd2695]

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).

[@ApexFuturesTrader]

Thanks for a good solution to a common problem! 👍👏❤️

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks 👍

[@_Star_Studios_]

Dude I never comment on videos, but you sir are SUPER helpful. 💪🏽💪🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@swisschicken2609]

Worked like a champ! Great video, thank you!

[@Tone260]

Awesome video as always. Thank you for the knowledge.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks Anthony!

[@Izzlemcphizzle]

This was so helpful, thanks so much for the video 🙏🏿

[@zeake13]

On my list of things to do. Great video.

[@AllicatCO]

Worked perfectly! Thank you!

[@graymcneill4564]

Just what I was looking for. Thanks.

[@capricerachal1255]

Thanks for the solution! It worked well!

[@gingermonette7455]

Excellent. Thanks! How about needing to put a towel bar in hollow core door?

[@paulbourgeois6997]

Amazing video. Never knew this trick!

[@WingZeroType]

excellent video, clearly explained. thank you!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks!

[@kristinaticknorownerwoodbu3225]

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??

[@imangelcute]

bought the ones you linked, I watched the video and the process seems easy enough for me to do it myself. Wish me luck.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

You got this 👊

[@marcberm]

Always remember to thread the bolt through the thing you're hanging/attaching before spinning on the nut and pushing it into the wall! 😉

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Think we have all done that at least once 😂

[@marcberm]

Know I have lol

[@Cakoonce06]

That’s why I’m here now 🙄😂

[@marcberm]

@@Cakoonce06 No shame!

[@Daradmb77]

Oops. Lol. Good thing there's more than one!!

[@barryschimmel42]

Excellent! Clear & detailed.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thank you!

[@jeprusan]

Your video was very helpful. Thanks!😊

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Happy to help!

[@vikihorobec4216]

Thank you, perfect fix

[@JaniceRafael]

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.

[@elizabeth666]

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.

[@nickameen]

Thanks so much, this was so helpful!

[@binskibinski3068]

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

[@helloalyssaful]

Great advice. Thanks!

[@wch7584]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[@tonyh7140]

Great video! Thank you.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

You bet, thanks Tony!

[@americ9597]

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!

[@MarkJaquith]

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.

[@stevethompson7510]

Great vid. Thank you!

[@mrpcakes]

i have this issue with a curtain bracket. drives me insane. changed out to type of anchors already . ty

[@MrHarman1986]

It's was very helpful for me, I did that like you its strongly fixed 👌 thanks for this 👍

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Great to hear!

[@mrouschkateer]

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.

[@jessicarodriguez1535]

Thank you for this!!

[@damongupta4266]

This should work for me too. I think you can use the same approach to hang curtain rods too.

[@sandyv8743]

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.

[@LindaHyams]

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?

[@initiate22000]

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?

[@joshgastin]

This is an amazing video and I am going to go buy some toggle bolts asap

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Nice!

[@deanmurray3382]

Exactly what I needed to know

[@leannehoward3528]

thanks this is super helpful!

[@onewcake]

Will this method work for securing curtain rod brackets that holds 2 curtains at the same time?

[@joerocky8652]

Bravo! Thanks!

[@nancyhart5348]

Thank you!!

[@elmachapa2611]

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.

[@probingtime]

Yhank you did it and has been great since

[@chantalrennalls153]

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?

[@gdaddy6922]

Thanks man.

[@mariaalfonso-kmak2721]

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.

[@omarj7740]

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!!!

[@andrewphillips4897]

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.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

I like your style 👍. I wish there were more like you but as you stated can be hard to find these days.

[@davidbrewer1827]

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.

[@christopherdisanto4579]

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?

[@GGevorg1963]

Thank you.

[@richardjrivera3]

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?

[@sams872]

good video , thanks a lot

[@windy1037]

Will this work on patched drywall? I’m trying to hang a small floating shelf and the area of the wall I want to use had a few small patched holes from the previous owner.

[@bluegoose7004]

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.

[@catanyasmith9123]

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.... 🙄

[@devinlwoods]

Patch the holes with spackle and move the holes up or down some

[@MarkJaquith]

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.

[@katherineyu9816]

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?

[@mmessmer27]

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?

[@Bennyco86]

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?

[@marionallaart8298]

Can I use a plastic toggle as the drywall anchor just as well? Coz that’s what I have!

[@gayleclark9767]

Can I use these toggle bolts for living room curtain rods and what size would I use

[@jaziraeneokai3909]

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?

[@ricardorodriguez2785]

Rick Rodriguez. Great insight holes are a bit bigger. Can I send. Pic? Please advise

[@regvass4037]

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.

[@debrameneely6473]

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?

[@imaniburns2455]

I have a projector mounted on the ceiling and I noticed loose anchors today, will this be able to fix my issue?

[@KingOfHockeyNow]

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]

Good addition, always nice to have a few extra for sure. Appreciate the feedback 👍

[@harveylong5878]

@@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

[@mangogirl805]

Also, if they stay semi-stuck on the other side of the wall, they'll set off a stud finder!

[@dawnmccants]

Question- why 3” toggle bolt? Would a shorter one do the trick?

[@redsoxalwaysrules]

Thank you so much!

[@redsoxalwaysrules]

Great video - very helpful!!!

[@zanderesp4295]

When attaching to stud, do you still use the drywall stud or just the screw itself?

[@geoffphil]

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?

[@reginazweng9365]

this is my question as well. I hope you get an answer

[@georgedavall9449]

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. 🤔😁😀👍👍👍✌🏻

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Great minds think alike. I was thinking the same thing and I will just turn our toddler loose which will be the ultimate test.

[@Tone260]

@@EverydayHomeRepairs Hey! Gratz on the kid my friend!

[@mprooveit3588]

Project Farm already did something, but maybe there's another angle? kzbin.info/www/bejne/onnFXoeZq9Chba8

[@Erika2u]

What size toggle bolt would you get for a drywall anchor that was 3/16th that you will be replacing?

[@patrickwestover3990]

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?

[@jtsholtod.79]

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?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

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]

@@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?

[@roxchkplusony]

@@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"

[@aguibells1]

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 ❤