HOW TO INSTALL A DRYWALL ANCHOR (EZ ANCHOR, IS THIS THE BEST DRYWALL ANCHOR)

We install a drywall anchor, then we test it.

[@rds4629]

you are a brave man. I would have stepped to side when attaching those weights to save my toes just in case ;)

[@SteveGasque]

Thank for this video! I just hung two surround sound speakers using your instructions....and they're solid as a rock! I used the 1/16 pre-drill, and the exact 50-lb anchors you did. Great video, and thanks again!

[@isaacmartinez7858]

I was interested when it was 40 pounds, then he said it was just drywall! Great video will Now use these everywere

[@dawncampbell3474]

Glad you included close-up footage. You can tell this is a good drywall hanger. Also glad you mentioned that you could just add another hanger for support. I was thinking that would be an option when I watched your other drywall hanger video.

[@campbellbuilt]

There u go. Thanks for watching.

[@nvolkswagen1688]

This is exactly what I was looking for as I have 2 french cleats for a mirror to hang and was worried these may not go in perfectly straight...so the pre-drill is a great tip.

[@campbellbuilt]

Perfect!

[@app1mxh]

Great video! I used pre-drilling to mount my wife's dyson v10 to the wall. It worked perfectly. Thank you.

[@OverlandATX]

any update?

[@app1mxh]

@@OverlandATX The v10 is a work horse. Can do whole house on a single charge. No hanging issues. Overall a great investment.

[@MarcLloydZ]

@@app1mxh any update 2 weeks later?

[@app1mxh]

@@MarcLloydZ I have been using this setup since Christmas of 2020. Absolutely, no issues. 😊

[@snake007usaactual]

thank you for the drill bit a-b test. super helpful

[@campbellbuilt]

Your welcome.

[@muerto2107]

I used these to hang my flatscreen. I made sure to disburse the weight across the bracket. Thanks for the video.

[@campbellbuilt]

That’s perfect. By adding additional anchors your also giving your self peace of mind that your not pushing the limit of the anchors or drywall. Were recording some drywall anchors in ceiling test now. Thanks for the comment.

[@ivondavid]

Thank you Mr. Conifident Home Solutions. i needed to see this.

[@campbellbuilt]

Glad it helped.

[@deannasmith3647]

Good Job! I have wondered about wall anchors and how to use them.....now I know.

[@campbellbuilt]

Yes you do.

[@Bengie459]

Great explanation on the product as well as a great sense of humor….thank you…will try it….and let you know…

[@campbellbuilt]

Thank You

[@surfingforinfo9881]

I wanted to see the other side.. but good to know I'll use them now , I was "ify"

[@RandomStuffWithBill]

I wondered with the 40 and 50 lb test if you would have drove the screw in fully to get the click of it opening the back of the plastic anchor if the result may have held better? Would have liked to have seen the backside too in the test since we at home can't always see the backside using these obviously, thanks for the test!

[@campbellbuilt]

I’ve tested these same anchors and shown the back side in other videos of mine.

[@MandyAmelia]

This was a cute video! I enjoyed it. Thank u!

[@motosporttouring]

I have some guitars I need to hang. I have hangers just need these anchors now. Thanks man!

[@RandomStuffWithBill]

I just used two of these to hang my les paul up, the problem i ran into was the #8 screw was only 1 1/4 length and the mount itself didn't allow the screw length to fully seat (there's a click you hear while screwing the screw into the plastic anchor), so I ended up running to lowes and picked up some #8 that were 2 inches, that cleared the body of the mount, went into the plastic anchor and "clicked" to actually split the backend and hold them in more securely.

[@Spawny500]

Need to put the screws in more, would help to firm it up

[@lhaveocd5117]

Absolute lifesaver thank you so much!!!

[@campbellbuilt]

Thanks

[@sassenachsjourney2785]

It definitely shows at least the benefits of taking the extra time to pre- drill. Great video! :)

[@campbellbuilt]

Thanks for the comment.

[@lovemercy5766]

i used this anchors to install our wall shelf then i tried to removed the screw but anchor came out with it.. now my shelf has these attached in between hole. How to remove the screw from this anchors?

[@chekiobueller911]

Would this work in a hollow core foam filled door?

[@TripleAceAAA]

I always wondered with weight ratings, so one anchor is rated for 50 pounds, if you use 2 anchors does that double up to 100 pounds? what about 3, is that now 150 pounds? ..... Should do a test if possible, I haven't seen a test like that yet

[@TheEffectofMaverick]

If the weight is properly distributed evenly about the total anchors then the combined weight tolerance of all the anchors is what they will support, together. So 3 anchors can do 150 lbs as long as the weight is theoretically perfectly distributed between the 3 anchors.

[@campbellbuilt]

We test a EZ anchor. 1st we show how to install it then we start loading it down to see where it will fail.

[@campbellbuilt]

Tim P said that he really likes this anchor also and that he has 60lbs vertical load from speakers. Cool.

[@KhaLed-pb4pu]

Can the screw go all the way in this type of anchors?

[@rowanrigby8529]

You have gorgeous eyes. Fyi. Thanks for the help. 🙌

[@josephvargas6756]

Great video, thank you!

[@campbellbuilt]

Thank You

[@cherylnaumann5524]

Thanks for the video! I used an EZ Anchor to install a small piece of hardware that mounts a pet gate to the wall, but I forgot a tiny part. Can I back the screws out of the EZ Anchor to slip this missing piece in? Or will that destroy the EZ Anchor or the effectiveness of its hold in the drywall if I back out the screw and put it back in?

[@justa.seeker4558]

Outstanding!!!

[@manwithbrooms]

Great video - simple yet exactly what I was looking for. Subscribe!

[@campbellbuilt]

Awesome, appreciate the comment.

[@lucimorr]

Thanks guys.

[@campbellbuilt]

👍👍👍

[@nadirattiah665]

If there is stud behind, do I have to drill? If so what drill bit would u use? Thanks

[@ERiseCali]

Would using a 9/64 drill bit work as well? Thanks, appreciate it👍

[@lovenoodles3731]

What size drill bit? Will it hold a clothing rod?

[@lisaweil3342]

Thank you!!!!

[@monaserpe7767]

Thanks

[@davidbuckland2985]

Newbie question: Can you hang the mirror wire directly on the screw or do you need the hook for added strength?

[@campbellbuilt]

Sure a screw can be used by its self. The screw would need a decent size head though to keep the wire from slipping off.

[@davidbuckland2985]

@@campbellbuilt Thank you!

[@raymone404]

Do not buy these unless you're screwing it into a stud. If you just have drywall without a stud (like in this video) you will not be able to get the screw flush against the wall. It will bottom out in the anchor and the screw will not punch through it.

[@grammarnazi12]

You don't need a drywall anchor if you're screwing into a stud....?

[@smellsFlSHY]

How thick is that dry wall?

[@darianbryan21]

Would you recommend these ones over the plastic anchors? I’ve tried the plastic and can’t seem to get them in my way, but I haven’t tried pre drilling. Thank you!

[@campbellbuilt]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ69YqaYa62LrMU here’s the link for the video.

[@campbellbuilt]

I’d watch this video that we made more recently. It has the Ez Anchor in it also the Toggler screw in type that’s plastic that we have started carrying also on our trucks. Should be enough information in that video to answer your question. If not ask again. Hopefully that helps.

[@darianbryan21]

Thank you. Did not know there was another video. This def helps.

[@heidi3149]

I can’t for the life of me get the screw in all the way. It seems to require godly strength to screw in more than a couple centimeters. Help??!

[@campbellbuilt]

Are you using Ez Ancor anchors? With the aluminum easy anchor if you run the screw into the anchor with a drill it will punch through the back side of the anchor. Basically you have two options you can trim your screw so that it it’s not bottoming out or you can run the screw in to the anchor with a drill. I caution using the drill method if your drywall is not in near perfect condition because the resistance of the screw breaking out the backside of the anchor could strip the anchor in the drywall. Or you could get a shorter screw. This was probably a pretty confusing explanation but I know exactly what you’re dealing with. Hopefully it helps

[@heidi3149]

I’m using the plastic Ez anchors. Wouldn’t using a shorter screw mean that the hold isn’t as strong, since the anchor is designed to split behind the wall? When I tried a drill on the screw, the drill bit just wouldn’t grip, it was too tight. Thanks for the quick reply!

[@campbellbuilt]

The way that the plastic ez ancor anchor works is as the screw is tightened in it breaks over a part of the back of the anchor. So yes you are correct that it splits the anchor. The screws that are supplied should work with the plastic ones. You very well may have a bad anchor. We occasionally run into that so I would most likely unscrew that anchor and try another one.

[@ashtonguillory2179]

Same ordeal I noticed. I ran a screw ina. Few times while holding it tight. And couldn't get the screw to go much further. Made me regret not getting the plastic ones. Hopefully they will punch through with the screw driver. Other wise idk if I'll use them they seem pretty tough and it seems like if I use the drill it may strip the ex anchor within the drywall. I hope I didn't waste my money.

[@Zeus0886]

Are these good for mirrors?

[@campbellbuilt]

Perfect for mirrors

[@jadedaniels3881]

How do you install the anchors that don’t have a screw tip? I got some with my curtain rod and have no idea how to do it.

[@campbellbuilt]

That type of anchor typically specifies in the instructions what size drill bit would be used prior to installing the anchor. After drilling it out push the anchor in till flush.

[@jadedaniels3881]

Thanx. But it didn’t say anything about how to use the anchor in the instructions provided with my rod. Just says to use a drill to drill hole 🤷🏽‍♀️I found some information online about it being brown colored & that represents a 7 mm drill bit. So hopefully that’s true.

[@jadedaniels3881]

I hate instructions lately because they aren’t as helpful as they used to be. But I really appreciate your prompt response! One last question, do I still drill the screw in it after I put the anchor in the wall or before? Sorry if that’s a dumb question but my husband has no idea how to use them either. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@campbellbuilt]

No , most anchors that require pre drilling only have you push the anchor in flush for installation. Concerning what size drill bit is used , it should measure the same size as the back of the anchor.

[@thunderousapplause]

@@jadedaniels3881 I’m giving up. Never could do anchors and now Ive wasted 15 min trying to understand how tf to install (no drill). I always fail w anchors, always. Gonna hire someone. Cant deal.

[@jarcdday]

this doesn't work on concrete, right??

[@dcaudio1]

will there go through two sheets of 5/8 'drywall

[@campbellbuilt]

They would work in 5/8 drywall fine. Length of these are 1 1/4”. If that’s what you are asking? Hopefully that helped.

[@dcaudio1]

@@campbellbuilt My issue is i built a music studio with two sheets of 5/8" drywall and green glue between them to quiet the room. Just wondering if you have ever run into that scenario...guess i'll just have to try. Im trying to hange some sound absorption panels from the ceiling. They will weigh approximately 20 lbs.

[@campbellbuilt]

dcaudio1 how pretty confident these will work perfect for you. I went over to a friends house and saw he had 60ld Polk speakers hanging from these. Their working for him just fine and that’s 1/2 inch drywall.

[@dcaudio1]

@@campbellbuilt Thank you for the response

[@rene4482]

you do not need to be a high end client to want things to not fall off the walls.

[@campbellbuilt]

That’s very true. I think I was referencing art hanging and such but it really doesn’t matter what its worth. If its valuable to the owner its valuable.

[@denniscampbell4414]

If your going to test like that you should have safety glass on-enjoyed video

[@campbellbuilt]

I’m going to need glasses all right. Not for safety though :)

[@astromaddox1989]

Use a drill

[@joegenna1955]

I bought these from Homedepot and they are terrible, they mushroom if you don’t pre~drill. Then later mushroomed even thou I pre drilled, they are garbage.