How to Hang Heavy Items on Drywall

[@monicab28]

I have been so afraid to hang anything heavy because I wasn't sure how to do it. You have made it this look so simple! Thanks...now off to hang some things!

[@ReluctantDIYers]

EXCELLENT!!! I’m so happy this helped! Have a great day, Monica!

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

slide the picture on the wall and it will stick, no need for screws or adhesive

[@jubinbaby1191]

Hi I have a floating tv stand weight 100 pounds which needs to be hang on dry wall, I can use 3 studs, do you think it will hold on dry wall

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Thanks for reaching out! If you’re able to anchor that floating stand properly into those studs, yes. Oddly enough, this morning, I was discussing building a custom floating TV stand for a room in our house with my wife. Assuming you’re not going to put a ton of heavy items on the stand, you should not have an issue. I may be doing the exact same thing later this Summer or Fall. 😁

[@shannonbutler-williams7261]

Ditto! Now I feel like I can *finally* install curtain rods!

[@lv3137]

Every video I watched looks so easy but when we do it… not so easy. Sigh… I’ve had to patched so many holes and I’m tired of patching holes.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Thanks for reaching out! How can I help? Where are you running into a problem? Send me some details and I’ll do what I can to help.

[@tessabellstar]

Me too! I’m trying to hang a curtain rod and have had so many issues…need to patch a few holes and still the rod isn’t up!

[@ReluctantDIYers]

What types of issues are you having?

[@lv3137]

@@ReluctantDIYers so I tried putting in the plastic anchor and it doesn’t go all the way in. When I put the mail through it doesn’t sit flush/flat to the wall so my coat hanger just hangs and dangles in the wall instead of flat on the wall. We tried predrilling the holes too and it still doesn’t work. Like it won’t go all the way through. Now I’m not sure if it’s because my drywall is too thin and I’m hitting the bricks? Which is causing me not to be able to drill all the way in with the screws and plastic anchors?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

@@lv3137 I’m so sorry to hear that your having challenges. If you have brick or another material that is close to the back of your drywall, this can definitely be an issue. If the end of the drywall anchor is sitting close to the outside of the drywall (the part that’s hanging out) by a 1/4” or so, I have overcome this by cutting that amount off of the pointed end of the anchor that goes behind the wall. Before drilling it in Just be sure not to cut too much off because this will impact the effectiveness of the anchor. If it’s sticking really far out, we’ll have to come up with another solution.

[@colinpovey7923]

The old 'push-in' hangers were/are pretty poor. The ones that you screw in work much better.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Agreed 💯

[@christopherniles8829]

Thank you!

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Your welcome Chris! Thanks for watching.

[@chasey218]

The constant zoom in/zoom out after every few words is extremely annoying

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Thank you for this feedback!

[@RJ-li2xd]

Deceiving bc the anchors may be rated to 50-100lbs but the drywall sure isn’t

[@ReluctantDIYers]

👍🏼

[@jandnoc]

😅 real talk.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

🤣🤣

[@curtkomoroski8288]

Your video on how to hang heavy items on drywall touched all the bases for me. You showed me exactly how to attached the drywall anchors into a drywall where there's no stud. Ironically I just came back from the hardware store with the exact plastic anchors that you were working with. Thank you very much. 👍👍

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Curt, AWESOME! I’m so glad you found this video helpful! I also created a separate video that covers the install of those self-drilling drywall anchors in a little more detail, just in case you need it. Have fun hanging your items! Thanks for watching man.

[@Zinas_world]

Honestly this video was the easiest to understand out of all the ones I watched. Simple and straight to the point. Thanks so much!

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Zina thank you so much!! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Have a great day!

[@Zinas_world]

@@ReluctantDIYers I see your channel is new but looking through your vids definitely keep it up!! Well done mate 😊

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Zina, thank you so much for your encouragement! This really means a lot to me. You’ve made my day! 😁

[@wmmoller]

Thank you very much for this video! My father is *very* handy but unfortunately also *very* bad at explaining-- he has many gifts, but teaching is not one of them XD

[@ReluctantDIYers]

I’m so happy that this was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@KathrynBedell]

Thanks for this video! I bought a 30lb wall clock that only has one hole for a nail plus I’m not 100% comfortable with using my stud finder just yet. I will try option 2 or 3.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Awesome! Yes, option 2 is my go-to in situations like this. I hope this helps and thanks for watching, Kathryn! Have a great day!

[@JoeOberster]

Do multiple anchors multiply the weight support? I'm mounting a photography paper background system and only have drywall available to mount to. The total weight is about 65 pounds including the rolls of paper. There are two mounting brackets and each bracket has 4 mounting points for a total of 8. Can I assume that this means each of the 8 mounting points will be responsible for a little over 8 lbs of the total weight?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

GREAT question! Please do not multiply the count of anchors you use to get to the weight you hang. I have tried this before and it didn’t work well. My recommendation is that, if you have 4 mount points for a heavy item, use anchors in each spot that could hold the entire weight of that item. I hope that helps!

[@ryandevera8782]

Will drywall anchors work in the garage without anchoring to wall studs for a heavy duty hose reel and pressure washer hose? Combined weight is roughly 70lbs, but will be pulled on as needed for various lengths needed when detailing cars.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

I personally would not use wall anchors for this. I would mount another board into the studs and then mount the pressure washer to that board. 👍🏼

[@InsuringUrFuture]

The problem I'm having is this is an old farm house & everytime I try to drill into it it crumbles what kinda drywall is that

[@ReluctantDIYers]

That sounds like lathe and plaster

[@khyatimehta1388]

Do you have any videos that would help in hanging heavy curtains / curtains rods approx weight 48 lbs

[@ReluctantDIYers]

I do not have anything that is specific to a curtain rod that is this heavy. I do have a general curtain rod video though… How to Hang Curtains - for Beginners kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKO7qaSimdaWodU

[@harshavanama4388]

Hi, In the option 3 when you push the bolt it goes all the way through leaving no area for the object to hang on to. How do deal with this?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Great question! The screw that you tighten to pull the anchor tight to the back of the drywall would be left hanging out slightly so you can hang your item.

[@jabbaweezy]

I can tell by your t shirt you've entered those car giveaways as well. 😪 One day we'll win

[@ReluctantDIYers]

I’ve given up on them… my dreams have been crushed. 😢 🤣🤣

[@FutureFashionDesigners]

great helpful tips, thank you :) great back views, helps to understand what is happening on the back side :)

[@ReluctantDIYers]

You’re welcome! I’m so happy that you found this helpful. Have a great day!

[@TheShime123]

I want to rehang my Dyson vaccume. I hung it originally with a wall anchor then someone pulled on it to remove and it came out of the wall. 😮

[@ReluctantDIYers]

I have seen the same thing. You really have two options. First, get it in a stud. If you don’t have one where you want to hang it, you can mount a board across two studs in the area where you want to hang it… then mount on the board. Oddly enough, in the coming weeks, I will be launching a video on this that is already recorded and launched for exclusive access only. I’ll try to remember to reply here when it launches publicly. I hope this helps!

[@christianheyn]

For those who don't have experience: The secret to strength in drywall is the paper on both sides! Don't hurt it, break it, tear it...just puncture it! If the toggle or screw type anchor goes in, and through, without damage to the paper, it will be amazingly strong. To achieve this, I would put a slender screw right through the drywall sheet, and avoid tear out on the backside as well. Then set the anchor only just ( 1/32 deep, max 1/16 ) into the drywall paper, stressing it, BUT NOT BREAKING IT! THAT is the position to keep the anchor strong. Better practice it before real work, and use SLOW SPEED on your drill/driver. Good luck!

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Great tip! Thanks for taking the time to share this!

[@deborahjohnson2386]

I would love to see an example of this. I need all the visuals I can get! Haha! Thanks!

[@domhasinterests]

Oh wow this isn’t as hard as I thought, I may not need to call in my brother after all 🤣

[@ReluctantDIYers]

You’ve got this! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@doofmaczemy]

Drywall anchors rated for more weight are BIG. So only use them if you want to risk tearing up the surface around the hole you are making.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Yes, great point! There are definitely some drawbacks to the larger anchors.

[@shanaheredia9243]

Great video! Any suggestions on how to add extra hardware support to the back of a heavy mirror? I just purchased a large mirror and I'm not confident in the one small bracket it has on the back.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Shana, thanks for watching and thanks for your feedback! Usually these mirrors ship with brackets that can hold the weight, but if you don’t think it will work, definitely go with your gut. There are kits available that you can buy (hardware stores and Amazon) which have better brackets and even heavy gauge wire that you can use to hang the mirror. The question is, where can you mount the brackets on the mirror? This is different with every mirror but you want to make sure you mount them on a structural piece of the mirror so it gives the new bracket a firm hold. I hope this helps. Have a great day!

[@pandaevenstar]

I had this problem and a French Cleat saved the day

[@ReluctantDIYers]

That’s a good point. If you have the ability to add the support for the French cleat on the back of the mirror, that’s a good solution also.

[@anyajohnson338]

Well done, helpful! Thank you!

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Glad it was helpful! Thx for watching!

[@ArmandoLacerda]

Thank you. This tip did it for me. I tried heavy Velcro stickers, usually my go to choice, but they didn’t work. This was the winner.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

@@ArmandoLacerda EXCELLENT! I’m so happy this helped! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@ricardoromo96]

If I don't know where the studs are and I put a drywall anchor and it hits a stud, will it still go though it? Or will it bump against it and just not go into the wall enough?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

If you hit a stud, I would drill a screw directly into the stud to hold the heavy item. That will give you more support than the drywall anchor. 👍🏼

[@ReluctantDIYers]

@@ricardoromo96 The anchor will not drill into the stud. It will just spin in place.

[@teresahughes143]

So what happens when anchor turns in the drywall?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

More than likely, the anchor was overtightened when it was installed. If the screw is making the anchor spin, you’ll have to pull it out and patch the drywall. Check out this video where I address common issues with these anchors: Drywall Anchor ISSUES When Hanging Heavy Items on Drywall kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqbKZqqjmcl3aaM

[@agingsisterhood]

I love KZbin university! Thanks! Great video, I'm off to hang my shelf 😁

[@ReluctantDIYers]

WOOOOOOO! Love it!! I am so happy that this was helpful. Have a great day!

[@tvrpaul71]

I saw a video saying that the toggle should be up and down and not sideways and the angled end should be at the top, also the two arrows that are on the outside should be pointing up and down this way you will know the toggle is positioned right

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Paul, thank you for watching and for taking the time to write this comment! This is definitely good information to share with everyone. I hope you have a great day!

[@bokay0348]

I was thinking the same thing while watching the video. One doesn't need strength laterally when hanging a heavy object when the force of gravity is vertical.

[@antbass55]

Thank you for this!

[@ReluctantDIYers]

You’re welcome! Thank YOU for watching!

[@mjdibenedetto]

make a video comparing the downward strength of anchors for hanging things like TVs. and another video on hanging heavy things on hollow brick

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Hey Michael, thanks for watching and thanks for the suggestions! I was actually thinking of making a video comparing a list of different anchors so thank you for reinforcing this for me. Unfortunately, I don't have any hollow brick, so I'm not sure if I'll be able to make a video on this one since I like to show how it's done. I hope you have a great day!

[@mjdibenedetto]

@@ReluctantDIYers maybe a cinder block instead? to simulate a basement wall?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

I could certainly do some tests on cinder blocks I have here, just to show how they mount. I just wouldn’t be able to hang anything on it since I don’t have a cinder block wall.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

I just posted this video and thanked you in it. Couldn’t figure out a safe way to do hollow brick yet. Have a great day man!!

[@lunabelle9226]

You’re a charming passionate dude and it shows. Loved the content. Keep it up! Subbed!

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Wow, thank you so much!

[@X11CHASE]

I see you are a fellow car guy

[@ReluctantDIYers]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@hilhaswheels]

Hi there! I am struggling, maybe you can help... A few months ago, I installed a long closet shelf + rod combo in my closet. It's for hanging shirts, clothes, etc. Gets heavy. And it's across the length of the closet, about 70 inches. Looked beautiful for about 6 months. Just today, it all crashed down... I'm not sure what to do, but every single drywall anchor ripped out, leaving huge holes. If I were to rebuild it, my preference would be to put the screws in pretty much the same place, because it's a tiny closet with not much room for moving things around. What's your recommended method for reinforcing the screws? Should I spackle them, try rescrewing back in? Or take the drywall down and add a wooden support to it? I can't figure out where the studs are. This is my first diy project and I thought I did such a good job. Can't believe it all crashed!

[@ReluctantDIYers]

This is a GREAT question! The best way that I have found to mount these clothing rods in closets is to mount a board on each wall (aka each end of the rod), which is mounted into your studs. Then you mount your rod to those boards. This will give you a significantly stronger mounting surface. I talk about this premise in this video: Drywall Anchor ISSUES When Hanging Heavy Items on Drywall kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqbKZqqjmcl3aaM I hope this helps! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@hilhaswheels]

@@ReluctantDIYers thank you so much!

[@ReluctantDIYers]

@@hilhaswheels You’re very welcome!

[@toph5572]

algorithm boost

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Thanks! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bbwbetter254]

Thin sheetrock its harder to work with.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

I've used these methods very successfully on 1/2" and 5/8" sheetrock. You just have to be careful with how you install the anchors when you don't have a stud.

[@respectfullyright]

Thanks. I bought a very expensive one for 80usd and it broke and fell off

[@ReluctantDIYers]

@@respectfullyright OH NO! What did you buy?

[@respectfullyright]

@@ReluctantDIYers a clock that was beautiful but i didnt use those plastic things to make it stronger so it fell off and broke but ill remember it next time

[@ReluctantDIYers]

@respectfullyright OH NOO! I’m so sorry… before I started using these anchors, I’ve been there and I completely feel your pain. 😢

[@yolanda5756]

🧐informative video. I bought the 3M claws to quickly & easily hang a large piece of art. Wondering if they will hold over time with the heavy weight

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Great question! I have not used mine for a prolonged amount of time, but so far (a year or so) they've held perfectly.

[@lesliebehrens7252]

Question: All the videos say, “take your screw.” Does the screw come with the anchor? I’m thinking maybe the screws I’m using are too small, but the avalanche took down the anchors also. I guess I will try toggle anchors but the hardware question regarding screw size is still in play. TY very much for this video

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Great question! Yes, these wall anchors come with their own screws, and I always recommend that you use the screw that comes with the anchor because it is properly sized in both width and depth to operate properly with the wall anchor. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@mrcobbsworth4957]

I'm ~300lbs and have a climbing hangboard I'd like to install over a doorway. I can't find a stud there though. It has pre-built holes for 8 screws spread over a 2' by 7" area. If I use 8 drywall anchors rated for 100lbs each, would that hold me up, or would multiple holes reduce the structural integrity of the drywall?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Please do not do this with drywall anchors. The drywall itself is not engineered to hold this type of weight. You will DEFINITELY need to be in the studs for this. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@urza1alpha]

Had a very high wight dry wall ancor in a closet rod pulled drywall out with screw.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear it came out. I definitely recommend mounting another board (that is anchored in studs) on top of the drywall to mount those rods onto. This provides significantly better mount points for the rod. 👍🏼

[@dianewilliams9729]

That happened to me too but…my fault for storing more weight than recommended. I mounted boards on each side of the closet and angled screw toward corner where there was a stud. Only the corners had wood in the area where the rod was installed and the anchors just did not support the weight I stored. Live and learn.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

@dianewilliams9729 It happens.

[@KateScott-f8i]

Hi! I put a shelf on my wall that is supposed to hold 100 pounds but my the wall is thin (I hit insulation when I was putting in my anchors). Because of this, the shelf is leaning down even when I haven't put any weight on it.... is it possible to re-enforce the shelf some other way like with additional Braces beneath it or do you have any insight into what I could have done incorrectly? Thanks in advance! :)

[@ReluctantDIYers]

The best way to handle this is to place a board on top of the drywall that you mount into studs. Check out this video for more on that… Drywall Anchor ISSUES When Hanging Heavy Items on Drywall kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqbKZqqjmcl3aaM Hope this helps! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@atmyfngrtps]

I've seen videos where the drywall anchor isn't threaded like a screw and they tell you to create a hole and hammer it in. No matter how gentle I am, they still bend. How can I use the plastic anchors without them bending or collapsing?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Those wall plugs are not the greatest when it comes to holding weight. Check out this video where I test the weight capacity of those and other anchors. Hanging Heavy Items on Drywall - How Much Weight Can Wall Anchors Hold? kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3i7d2Cnmb6EatU

[@alyssasolbrekken9784]

I find that my drywall anchors sometimes just keep spinning and won’t tighten into the drywall. Any idea why this is happening??

[@ReluctantDIYers]

I have seen this also, and it’s maddening. If you find that this is happening, use a screw driver to manually screw the anchor into the wall. I have found that this helps in situations where the drywall doesn’t like me using my drill to install these anchors.

[@kitpiper9814]

Will these work a computer wall Mount? I tried it with a plastic anchor but it didn’t work and there’s no studs where I need it 😭

[@ReluctantDIYers]

How heavy are the computer and the wall mount when combined? I recently used this approach to mount an Xbox with its wall mount without issue, but I’m sure that is not as heavy as what you’re doing.

[@janice8460]

sometimes you just have to run a piece of timber along the outside of the wall (stud-stud)... An example of this would be large heavy curtains...

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Definitely! I actually created a video about this as well. Thanks for sharing!

[@stilldreamy5181]

But how do you know you are not going through wires or pipes behind the wall? Everything I have looked up about this always says there are methods you can try, but none of them are guaranteed to work. So if none of them are guaranteed to work, we should never hang anything because there is change the tool/technique still failed to show you there is actually a wire or pipe there?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

The most accurate tool I’ve used to determine what is behind the wall is the Walabot. It detects wires, pipes, and studs. Walabot DIY 2 Review: Best Stud Finder? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWmbZYSGi7SNbsk

[@Rich32262]

Great tips. I'd suggest using a hand held screw driver for the last few turns. The power tool approach works but it's easy to drive it in too far. Same goes with power tools and plastic, good for starting but finishing off by hand can save some grief.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Agreed 100%… check out my follow up video… kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqbKZqqjmcl3aaMsi=gpAb94BV3eNydDkz

[@DeeTeaDee]

My heavy mirror only has two hangy things behind it Top left and top right Will 2 screws be ok to hang a 14kg mirror from ? Thanks

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Great question. Yes, but, if you are unable to fasten one of the screws to a wall stud, I would recommend using two wall anchors that support at least 14kg each. Perhaps get 18kg (or larger) wall anchors. I hope this helps!

[@michaelc.6927]

Just tried to hang a heavy rack 25" long on the wall using "moly" anchors rated @205lbs. Because of the size and location I could not mount to a wall stud. Well, the anchors held but the drywall didn't! The most weight that was on this rack was around 75 lbs. It is my conclusion that the drywall failed, a large chunk pulled from the wall. So now I am thinking to try mounting this rack to a longer board so that I am able to mount to wall studs....

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Yes, I’ve unfortunately seen drywall fail before. Mounting to another board that can reach the studs is a VERY good approach.

[@allisonmoorhead5638]

Thanks. I have same issue.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

@@allisonmoorhead5638 Thanks for watching Allison!

[@michaelc.6927]

@@allisonmoorhead5638 so what i did was to mount the rack onto a much larger piece of board that i could then mount into the studs. Worked fine and can hold much more weight no problem..

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing Michael!

[@jkascak64]

Using a triangle configuration of drywall anchors, would that spread out the weight? I'm using a wired hanger...

[@ReluctantDIYers]

I would suggest getting one that is rated for the weight of what you’re hanging. If you want more info on how much weight these things hold, check this out… Hanging Heavy Items on Drywall - How Much Weight Can Wall Anchors Hold? kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3i7d2Cnmb6EatU

[@geeandreid23]

I just had a 50 lb shelf pull out of the wall using drywall anchors. So no on that one😂 So the next one up the metal ... I am going to rewatch and see if I can figure it out. I have 3 industrial pipe style brackets for the shelf w 4 screw holes per bracket. I am assuming I don't need 4 screws w. this type of drywall anchor???

[@ReluctantDIYers]

OH NO!! I’m so sorry to hear that. Definitely want to make sure they’re rated for the proper weight and installed properly. You could always move to something like a toggle anchor to help.

[@maybethistimenow]

These examples show screwing into drywall where there is no stud. But what if there is a stud where you start drilling. Would these methods still work?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

If you find a stud, definitely use that to your advantage and put a screw directly in it. That’s the best way to hang anything heavy.

[@debra3711]

Thank you for this info and for not speed talking through it!

[@ReluctantDIYers]

You’re so welcome! I’m super happy this was helpful!

[@quagga-pb2le]

They all just fall out they also just take the paint off, I’m so tired of fixing my wall 😭😭😭

[@ReluctantDIYers]

I feel your pain… proper installation really does help.

[@cdb989]

If you show how to install these anchors, you should hang something with weight to prove they work

[@ReluctantDIYers]

I did that in a separate video to test the weight of each. You can check that out here: Hanging Heavy Items on Drywall - How Much Weight Can Wall Anchors Hold? kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3i7d2Cnmb6EatU

[@lidiarom2795]

I have very hard drywall that quickly meets the sheet metal. There’s definitely room to screw in anchor and screw but I haven’t been able to figure it out and keep having to patch holes bc the anchors and screws don’t end up fitting, being too long. Any advise?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

When you say it quickly hits the sheet metal, do you have an air duct behind the wall? Just wondering what the sheet metal is for. Also, what are you trying to mount? Let me know the scoop.

[@davidanthonycast]

If I wanted to hang a mirror that was 150 lbs would using 2 of those anchors be equal to having 200 lbs of protection if I use the 100lb anchors, also if I drill directly into the studs what would be the best screws to use to hang this large mirror and I’d there anything else I should have available?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Adding the anchors rated weight values together does not increase your ability weight rating by double. There are so many other factors that play into this: how close they are installed in the wall, what is the condition of the drywall, etc. If you can drill directly into the studs, that is best. I would use a lag bolt rated for that weight. Just make sure you properly pre-drill or you will crack your studs. I hope this helps!

[@Lucky-vc1bd]

Hanging some heavy decor for my mom today. Thanks!

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Awesome!!! I hope you found the video helpful. Have fun!!

[@jamee_maree]

I have used the back of putting the screw in a little bit before starting. Totally eliminates the shift of the anchor that typically happens. I’m getting ready to do some now, and so glad I’ve found all the hacks that are out there today with SM

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Thank you so much for sharing! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@yessie1505]

Can dry wall anchors be used to hang a long shelf for my mud room?and stay for a long time? Ty

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Yes they can! I’m pretty sure I used them to hang this shelf. Installing Shelves - Hack for Beginners kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHu3qXp8oLxgqdE

[@crazytestpilot9434]

Over 25 lbs. find a stud always. 50 lbs on rock is not smart.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

I don’t disagree with the stud statement. Thats always preferred. However, I’ve hung 50lb mirrors successfully without studs many times.

[@jessvice3069]

For studs, then, should I use a longer screw to provide better security? I live in a really old (110+ years) house where the stud finder often gets confused and I have no real idea of what’s back there. Good chance it’s lathe and plaster. I’ve tried the knocking trick and like several users above just end up with extra holes and patching them. 🥴

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Really good question and concern, thank you for asking, Jess! With Lathe and Plaster, it’s tough. One of the best stud finders for this is the Walabot DIY X but it only works with Android. When it comes to hardware, definitely get something that will be long enough to go through the L&P and give you enough surface area to hold what you’re hanging. 2 1/2” would work well. Just make sure it’s rated for the weight you need to hold and pre-drill. I hope this helps!

[@Kproductions2012]

So you can just put a toggle anchor in the drywall and hang heavy stuff on it? Its okay not to have it in a stud or OSB? (like for things over 100 kg/200 lbs or more?) Thank u!!

[@ReluctantDIYers]

If you’re hanging something that is 200 pounds, I recommend that at least 1 or 2 studs are used. Drywall can hold a decent amount of weight when it’s installed properly and you use the proper anchors. However, excessive weight really needs a stud where possible. As an example, I would never mount a TV on a wall without anchoring it in a stud.

[@BhuliBisriYaaden]

I have projector that is around 6 kgs or 13 pounds in total weight. I have to mount is on ceiling which has a gypsum board with 12.5 mm of thickness. Can I use anchor bolts to mou ts yhe brackets on ceiling?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Any time you mount on the ceiling, you DEFINITELY want to have some of your screws in the joists. While you could do it with the self drilling toggle bolts (13 pounds are nothing for these bolts - see my weight test video), ceilings carry different movement and vibrations from floors above. You want it to be anchored in wood where possible.

[@ConnectingAudio]

Unfortunately, every time I've tried the big, whiteish wall anchors to hang my bathroom towels or robe hooks, the thing ends up ripping right out of the wall. What could I be doing wrong here? Is it the paper as some other commenter said or is it just cheap drywall the builder used?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Great question. I think the challenge is more with the use on a towel rack rather than a failure of the drywall, it’s paper, or an anchor that wasn’t installed properly. With towel and robe rods/hooks, they are somewhat unique because of the CONSTANT downward pressure we apply. Rather than lifting the towel off, we tend to pull down on the towel to pull it off. This creates a lot of repeated quick downward pressure on the wall anchor. These plastic anchors do not handle that well. I would suggest moving it so you hit a stud or consider the self drilling drywall toggle anchor. I hope this helps!

[@ConnectingAudio]

Thanks so much for the reply!@@ReluctantDIYers

[@ReluctantDIYers]

@@ConnectingAudio You are very welcome! Have a great day!

[@KellJell]

I hate Molly's, or dry wall hangers! They destroy the drywall when they come out! They leave huge holes.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Yeah, I don’t disagree regarding the impact on the drywall. Thankfully, drywall isn’t too hard to repair or replace if it’s a really bad situation.

[@sayanchak15]

My dry wall broke with anchor. Is it normal ?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

When you say it broke, what do you mean? Do the drywall crack when you installed the anchor or after you hung something heavy on it? This is not normal, I’m my experience:

[@cheyenneperkins8918]

would drywall anchors work for hanging from the ceiling? and can you remove drywall anchors?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Cheyenne, thanks for watching and thanks for reaching out! Drywall anchors cannot be used on ceilings. Also, you can remove them from walls, but they leave decent holes that require drywall repair. I posted another video showing how to repair small holes where I repaired actual holes from self drilling drywall anchors. I hope this helps! Have a great day.

[@frankmeyers7304]

Have you used the 3M Claw? can you trust them?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

I have and I’ve actually made two videos where I reviewed and tested them. It seems to be a good product if you stick to the constraints.

[@brandonbippus37]

Make another stud finding video

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Hey Brandon, thanks for watching! Anything in particular that you want to know?

[@wolfrikgreen]

I'm hanging clocks on a wall and the drywall is weird it's very dry and hard and sort of crumbly. Not sure what to do.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Wolfrik, thanks for reaching out! This is a tough situation. If the drywall is crumbly, it likely does not have the strength to hold anything heavy. In this case, I would recommend replacing the drywall that is in bad shape. Be sure to check behind the wall to see if you have another problem that’s causing the drywall issue (water leak, etc.). Make sure you fix that first before doing the drywall repair. I hope this helps.

[@jafooli5383]

Some drywall anchors just have a hole. How do you put them in to a wall then if you can’t just screw them in?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

For those anchors you need to pre drill a hole and then gently hammer them in.

[@jafooli5383]

@@ReluctantDIYers I’ve done that and 95% of the time, drilled the hole too far in the wall or too big that the anchor stays loose. I can’t win with drywalls.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

@@jafooli5383 It definitely takes some practice. I hear you 💯

[@JB-wx4wo]

Comment sections are what makes KZbin platform work... Thanks guys👍

[@ReluctantDIYers]

I definitely agree. Thanks J B!

[@berkannyetis]

What should i use to hang a ceiling lamp?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Anything hung in the ceiling should ideally be anchored to a joist from the floor above or to rafters. Please do not use plastic drywall anchors in the ceiling. If I had no joist or any other wood structure available and I was forced to hang something on the ceiling, I suppose I would use the self drilling drywall toggle anchor, but ONLY if it was not a heavy object. These anchors are made more to handle downward force on drywall and not outward force away from the drywall. If you’re hanging a light, the electric service must be mounted in a compliant box to a joist above, so I would use that same joist to hold the light. I hope this makes sense and is helpful.

[@bbwbetter254]

They don't work very well in thin sheetrock

[@ReluctantDIYers]

How thin are you talking about?

[@hishamfouad841]

Very good video, informative and right to the point... thanks

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Thanks! I really happy you liked it and hope it was helpful. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@kaylawasmund4953]

Ty I can't wait to try this today. I need to install a baby gate and put up coat hooks and pictures 😂🎉

[@ReluctantDIYers]

AWESOME!!! Good luck!!

[@mandibacon3098]

I want to hang a 20kg mirror on a plaster wall that has a sliding cavity door behind it. Do you have any ideas or options on what to use that wont scratch the cavity door when opening and closing?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Mandi, thank you for watching and for reaching out! This is tough because I don’t know how the wall is constructed around that door. I think there are two good options. 1) If there are studs near where you want to hang this mirror, you could secure a board on the wall and mount to that board. 2) You could use toggle bolts, but you will likely need to cut them so they do not touch the door in the cavity. I hope this is helpful. Have a great day!

[@codyjemison9558]

New follower. Great content bubba

[@ReluctantDIYers]

@@codyjemison9558 Thank you so much! I appreciate you. 👍🏼

[@RicciPuppets]

Hi! I’m trying to hang some individual coat hooks on my wall, but my apartment walls are weird and i can only drill in so far before i can’t go any further. Potentially hitting cement or brick… What do i do?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Ricci, thanks for reaching out! This is definitely a challenging situation. Are you able to find where the wall studs are behind the wall? If yes, I would mount a piece of wood on the wall (painted 1x4 or 1x6) using the wall studs. Then mount the hooks on that. Option two is to get an anchor for cement or brick, if that’s what is behind the wall. HOWEVER, if you’re RENTING that apartment, be sure not to get yourself in trouble by going too far. Check with maintenance/management before you drill into something that you shouldn’t. If you’re not sure what’s behind that wall, you need to find out first. I hope this helps my friend!

[@RicciPuppets]

@@ReluctantDIYers thank you that helps a lot! I’ll look into all of this! I don’t have a lot of space to work with so i dont think theres any studs here. The walls are also plaster, not sure if that changes anything… other than the potential toxins!

[@omgko3424]

I attempted a dui using drywall screws and literally got screwed. Four pinky finger sized holes in the drywall and still these stupid things were too loose. My vanity still isn’t hung. I’m going to use the toggle screw next. It appears to be far more secure.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Best of luck!!

[@nadjaaaaxx]

you attempted a dui?

[@omgko3424]

@@nadjaaaaxx diy* Lmao

[@haziqshah7]

Hi there. Im trying to hang a small sized bathroom cabinet, its not that heavy. Thing is, my bathroom wall has tiles and behind it is a drywall. Should i use toggle anchor or normal plug? Thanks

[@ReluctantDIYers]

If you’re hanging a small cabinet (one that will not weigh a lot when you store things in it), I would suggest using something sturdy like a toggle, especially since you’ll be mounting against tile. Ideally, any cabinet should be mounted to a stud or to a board that spans multiple studs.

[@haziqshah7]

@@ReluctantDIYers thanks for your reply! Am trying to mount the shelf exactly align with the sink , i couldnt find any stud!

[@ReluctantDIYers]

@@haziqshah7 No problem!

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Good luck with your installation!

[@SwingDanceBand]

How do you determine even positioning for a picture frame? Just measure from the ceiling ?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Adelaide, thanks for watching, and that’s a great question! If you’re talking about positioning a single picture on a wall, my biggest concern is centering it on the section of wall where you’re hanging it. Once you figure that out, the height is really up to you and what you like. It will vary with every picture because they could be different sizes. Check out my picture hanging video for some other tips to help on this one. Have a great day!

[@Leigh-annKearney]

Hi, can I just ask, is drywall the same as vog? Thank you.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Good question! Drywall is also known as gypsum board. VOG is made of gypsum but it has a vinyl coating on it.

[@Leigh-annKearney]

Thank you very much for confirming.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

@@Leigh-annKearney No problem! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@rancesmith5683]

Thank you for this video, saved me some time instead of working from assumptions

[@ReluctantDIYers]

I’m really happy this was helpful. Thanks for watching!!

[@danielleshanks7126]

drtwall anchors never work for me

[@ReluctantDIYers]

I’ve definitely had some issues in the past but I use them frequently and with great success now. It just takes some practice to install them properly. Maybe I should make a video in more detail on this…

[@LeadsForLocals]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Thanks for letting me share. :-)

[@wannabefb]

To make sure I am hearing this right, even if the shelf is going to be 50 to 100 pounds, as long as it is mounted on studs it will hold? Does the length or type of screw play a factor in that, or am I over thinking it?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Studs can hold significantly more weight than drywall anchors. TV wall mount brackets, as an example, can hold a lot of weight when mounted properly to studs. But yes, your mounting hardware makes a LARGE difference. If you’re planning on mounting a shelf to hold 100lbs, the mounting bracket for the shelf and the screws (I’d recommend lag bolts if you’re going that heavy) need to be rated to hold that weight. I do not recommend picking just any screw for this. I’m adding this to my list of videos to create because this is a great point to review. Thank you!

[@wannabefb]

@@ReluctantDIYers Thank you for the detailed response. I will keep the hardware in mind. I appreciate this channel a lot!

[@ReluctantDIYers]

@@wannabefb Thank you so much! I appreciate you a ton also. Thanks for watching!!

[@msmcgrout]

Can you use these drywall anchors on an angle? or do they have to be screwed in straight? I have a ceramic piece that would hang better if I could have the anchor at more of a 45 degree upwards angle.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Hey Mary! Thanks for asking! These drywall anchors need to be screwed straight into the wall in order to support the weight of what is being hung.

[@TheWaffle2]

Hi, thanks for the info about hanging things on dry wall. I need to replace 5 fire alarms in my condo that are wired in but over 10 years old. They all communicate with each other through a signal wire. I think the sensors just wear out after 10 years. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Thanks for watching! The wires themselves should be in good shape unless they were mistakenly cut in the last 10 years. You should be able to replace the smoke detectors without issue. I have seen these smoke detectors fail and I’ve used multiple brands on the same wiring system with success.I hope this helps!

[@babooll5632]

Toggle anchors with a fender washer and nut on the room side

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Yes definitely a good option. Thanks for watching Baboo!

[@onebig123]

I wish you'd do a segment on mobile home. Hanging pictures, I'm having a horrible time.... Thank you so much.. You're the best on the internet with things like this....✌️🙏

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Wow man, thank you for the encouragement! If I can find someone to volunteer their mobile home, I’ll pull something together for you. 😁

[@onebig123]

@@ReluctantDIYers You're the best. Thank you thank you thank you have a wonderful day say safe

[@ReluctantDIYers]

You too!

[@jakeco2431]

Thanks for this. How about of its a plywood wall? Can that work as qell or there's a different method?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Is it 3/4” thick plywood or is it thinner?

[@jakeco2431]

@@ReluctantDIYers sorry im not sure. Its a regular plywood.

[@jakeco2431]

@@ReluctantDIYers thanks for the reply. I appreciate it

[@ReluctantDIYers]

@@jakeco2431 If it is a thin plywood, you definitely want to hit a stud if you’re hanging anything very heavy. Plastic drywall anchors are not an option, but toggle bolts would be an option for you if there is no stud available. Just don’t hang anything crazy heavy on the plywood wall without stud support. I hope this helps!

[@ReluctantDIYers]

@@jakeco2431 Absolutely! This is why I created this channel. If anyone else has thoughts, please chime in.

[@moonbalancedd]

What type of screw to use with the drywall anchor?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Hey Johnny, thanks for watching! These drywall anchors come with screws that are sized properly for the drywall anchor. When I use these drywall anchors, I also use the screws that come with them. This ensures the anchor functions properly. I hope this helps!

[@sociopharm02]

Really appreciate the video. Thank you

[@ReluctantDIYers]

I’m so happy it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@traceyterry1195]

first time homeowner here YAY!!! ..and i have no stud where i want my 50lb mirror...dry wall anchors!! Thanks!

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Congrats on buying your first home!!! I’m sooooo happy for you!!!! And I’m super happy that this video was helpful. If you’d like more details on specific wall anchors, check out my other videos where I give a little more detail on installation. Have a great day!

[@traceyterry1195]

@@ReluctantDIYers - thanks, I’ll let you know how it turns out!

[@ReluctantDIYers]

@@traceyterry1195 Awesome, please do!

[@justtere]

What do we renters, whose lease specifically prohibit the use of anchors, do?? 🥺 We can't use wood between the studs either.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Tere, this is a GREAT question and I have two thoughts. First, does your landlord provide any approved approaches for how to hang heavy items on their walls? If so, what are they? Second, I will be making another video soon, regarding a product that 3M makes, called the Claw. I can’t say yet whether I like them or not, but I just put a post in the community tab on my channel with links to the claw so you can find it easily. Do you think they would allow this?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Hey Tere! I just posted the video this morning, and I mentioned your question. :-)

[@justtere]

@@ReluctantDIYers Thanks for the call out. The reason we can't hang anything on our walls is because the walls are plaster, not drywall. I am not sure the the Claw would work. I want to hang my TV and can't figure out how. There are a lot of things in my lease I have done anyway. I have lived here 18 years, so I can't say he minds me doing it. Second floor, they’re outta here if he catches them. I understand the prohibiting of hanging something - my daughter was putting on a shoe and her hand went right through the plaster. Where there IS drywall, my husband used something he called a molly bolt. Like an anchor only it had what I would call wings that spread out once it was in the wall. He's passed away since then so I can't get more details. Does that make sense? Again, thanks for idea of the Claw. I have a clock...

[@ReluctantDIYers]

@@justtere I’m so sorry for your loss. Yes, Molly bolts work well on both drywall and plaster. There are several different options available on Amazon. I’m trying to find a friend with plaster walls who will let me do some work on their walls so I can record it. If you’re hanging a TV though, you DEFINITELY want to get some of your bolts into a wall stud. I would not recommend using mollys or other wall anchors alone. I hope this helps.

[@justinkowalski2884]

yeah I have huge issue right now hanging a 37 inch wide metal barndoor into hollow dry wall. These 3.75 lag screws aint touching nothing. they need to be lags for the "aesthetic" so now what?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Justin, thanks for watching! At 37”, you should be able to hit at least 2 studs. Is that not an option?

[@justinkowalski2884]

@@ReluctantDIYers yeah, I should have said the door is 37 inches wide, the track mount is 76 inches and it has 5 holed that need to hit studs. I hit studs on all but 2, and thats where the door needs the most support on the slide to the left. Its a headache. I tried some toggle bolts, but they aint cutting it.

[@ReluctantDIYers]

@@justinkowalski2884 Got it. If this was my barn door, I would mount another piece of wood on top of the drywall, which securely fastens to studs for the full length of the track. You’ll want this to be a nice piece of wood that you can stain or paint so it matched your trim. However, doing this will ensure you have a solid base to attach that track to. I hope this helps!

[@justinkowalski2884]

@@ReluctantDIYers Thanks man, thats what we may do. concern is that it gives more of a gap instead of a tighter closure, but that the only real option. Thanks for the help

[@ReluctantDIYers]

@@justinkowalski2884 No problem. I wish there was an easier answer. And I hate to recommend something like the self drilling toggle anchor, especially not knowing the weight of the door or the exact install situation. Best of luck! Please share a pic of the final install!

[@alexandrac9536]

what if you don't have a drill?

[@ReluctantDIYers]

You can accomplish these same tasks with a screw driver also. It’s just a little harder and will take longer. I hope this helps!

[@Believer7154]

Thank you. Very helpful. Appreciate your time and efforts. Keep up the good work. Rock rock on!!!

[@ReluctantDIYers]

Thanks Walt!! I appreciate you tremendously. Thank you for the encouragement. Have a great day!