The END Of Drywall Anchors?! Fastest And Easiest Way To Hang Heavy Items! LETS TEST IT! How To DIY

[@FixThisHouse]

ITEMS I USED ON THIS VIDEO: - 3M CLAW Drywall Hanger Variety 3 PACK - amzn.to/47Vekjj - 3M CLAW 15lbs - amzn.to/3SgG647 - 3M CLAW 25lbs - amzn.to/3OHWEB9 - 3M CLAW 45lbs - amzn.to/3vSYV5K - 3M CLAW 65 lbs - amzn.to/3SAsuBW

[@russiaandtheworld1597]

Why are you talking about this crap? Showing a dowel nail for concrete and comparing it with a fastening for drywall

[@hilohahoma4107]

Yeah, those are not a stable design, it's obvious the top prongs are horizontal and have no anchoring ability they just go straight in, dumb. Good video ty.

[@Galford-o8k]

Saves time and money for drywalls. Had mine for ten years from three different homes we moved from. It can be reused indefinitely. Takes mere seconds to mount it. I use them to hang all kinds of picture frames and heavy wall art. Leaves almost no trace on the dry wall once removed. Saves so much time having do no more patch or repair on the drywall. I used these in conjunction with museum putty to stabilize wall frames. (I use museum putty to earthquake-proof all vertical standing decors at home).

[@patrickjennings7362]

I use the 3M claws for hanging pictures and they are amazingly good. As for their weight capacity…I wouldn’t hang anything that weighs 45 lbs from just drywall from a single point. I have put up very large painting and in those cases I use two 45 lbs claws.

[@randyrice1429]

3M also makes a 65 lb claw.

[@nothankyou5524]

And that would be your choice. BTW, if I to choose between your knowledge base and the mfgr, I'm probably going with the mfgr.

[@DP-gb8qu]

​@@nothankyou5524 what Patrick said was perfectly logical after watching multiple fails. your response just felt bitter why you so bitter lol

[@pfeilspitze]

Note that the packaging says you didn't get more weight capacity with multiple. So even if you use two anchors, if the item is 40lb both anchors still need to be the 45lb ones -- not two of the 25lb ones.

[@vaderladyl]

yes it is important to use two points of weight bearing instead of just one, for heavier items.

[@Comicsluvr]

Last year we remodeled our kitchen and I put up a magnetic bar for holding knives. The manufacturer sent a piece of double-sided tape with it and there was no way that was going to work. I purchased a 3M Claw system that included two brackets that were rated at 20 lbs total. It worked like a charm and I heartily support this product.

[@waleyefish9026]

Heavy things need to go into the studs. You proved that. Thanks.

[@chuckhoyle1211]

Agreed. I don't trust hanging anything over a few pounds with drywall anchors. Gravity never rests.

[@lym3204]

Then I just need a nail that I already have.

[@the6ix665]

@@lym3204I’d use a screw more than a nail

[@glum_hippo]

This was my conclusion as well, though I found these quite intriguing options for hanging lil' photos.

[@scottspeig]

Regardless of the fixing, it won't be stronger than the structure your fixing too.

[@sgt.kilrain6891]

I will buy these for hanging pics. I like the double sided tape foam arrow guide idea! If I need to hang anything 30lbs or heavier, I think the safest route would be to find a stud and put a nail or screw through the drywall and into the stud.

[@ArturVerdiev]

Thanks for bringing this product to our attention. I’d add one more factor to the equation of “should I hang it on the drywall in my old-ish house” and that is a number of paint layers you have on the drywall. In my 50 years old house there are walls that have 4 layers of paint (got some chipped areas while painting). So I’m not sure if I want to use this product

[@briandeschene8424]

Yes anything that makes the outer paper layer of the dry wall thicker (layers of paint or wallpaper, especially if both!) would mean the teeth of these hangers penetrate the dry wall material less and less deeply.

[@bearpuf]

I appreciate you taking the time and effort to check out the 3M hangers. It gives me another resource that I wasn't aware. Very nice video with a thoughtful approach for testing.

[@Elricky124]

I have used these but definitely didn’t load them to the max. I used two 15 pound ones for a 20 mirror.

[@Cotronixco]

Who said these can replace the anchors shown in your clickbait thumbnail? These hold things up, while those anchors hold things in.

[@oobihdahboobeeboppah]

Thanks for the review but I'd never use these for anything but the lightest objects. The material under compression is card stock and gypsum across two small points which were never intended for this type of use.

[@dperreno]

Really great video! You jumped right in and did a very practical test using the anchors AS THEY WERE INTENDED TO BE USED! So often I see people testing things differently from how they are supposed to be used (by pulling straight out instead of applying a vertical load, for example). And like you said, don't go hanging 45lbs on drywall only. Find a stud if you have to hang something that heavy. Good job! And thanks!

[@ricardomarmol1257]

You are Amazing Bro. Thanks for helping us . And bringing close to real life uses of different picture hangers. Love previous Sheetrock wall Anker's videos. You are a real help. I just wish all these manufacturing companies .Would recognize the time, effort, and expertise you are putting to educate homeowners and consumers like us. God bless you and bless your beautiful family. 🙏🙏. Thanks.

[@ericmann7945]

Great video review. Thank you

[@Falasteen_today]

Nice video. One thing I would add is that you tested using wires where the weight of the items is low which makes it heavier for the anchor. The closer the weight is to the anchor, the more support it gets.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for letting me know! 🙏🏽😊

[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

I would like to know how the length of the wire going straight down actually increases gravity, because that doesn't make sense to me?

[@guermeisterdoodlebug7980]

Makes it heavier, huh? I would never have thought that.

[@frankbrowning328]

Great video! Nice job demonstrating how to use everything and what its capabilities are. You're getting close to 1/2 million subscribers now. Congrats!

[@WVsarahham]

You need to buy her more roses to fill her frame!!!

[@ST-0311]

The problem with all of these hanging products is they are stronger than the drywall. The only ones I trust are the Swpeet anchors. They penetrate the drywall and expand for a solid grip. But unlike most others they leave a tiny mark when removed.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! 🙏🏽😊

[@pixelmator]

I've used them but they are not really good for old plastered walls or heavily painted walls but they do work fairly well on newer drywall in my house and garage. I still prefer wall anchors but thanks for the video.

[@jdawg414]

I just got these and used them with a heavy mirror. Super easy to use and still going strong. I’m hooked! 😉

[@NN-df7hl]

Did you use the 45 lbs? How heavy is the mirror? I have a large picture frame and wondering if I should go with the one rated for 65 lbs, but then it also leaves more holes. Eek. Thnx!

[@blainecameron6115]

If these anchors had a really good sticky backing that might add just what is needed to keep the anchor from slipping down and breaking loose. That being said, I still would not trust this anchor beyond its rated weight tolerance. 3M makes a plastic hanger (that has an adhesive backing) for coats and such that can be easily removed if needed.

[@agavictoria]

This is a great channel. I'm a woman whose husband is not useful in any home improvement projects (he can't even hang a picture). I thank you for your videos, you're doing a great job!

[@JamieKitchens6]

So you're the man of the house?

[@RichHodges23]

You could have made your point without disparaging your husband.

[@MRSTEEL15]

😂

[@LEVELGAZANOW]

Happy Mother’s Day to your husband

[@spanishguy818]

@@RichHodges23a woman who knows can’t do better complaining about her life decisions 🤷‍♂️

[@maxsamfield2629]

Nicely done! I always wondered about the ratings of drywall hangers and you did a stellar job of testing and demonstrating the limits. Very useful instruction video.

[@sleepinglioness5754]

What should you use on plaster walls? And do you have a video on hanging something on a plaster wall? Watched your other videos....many thanks.

[@mattc.310]

Looks like as long as it's a vertical load they do fairly well. Any lateral stress and they fail. It's a cool idea with light loads.

[@markpinther9296]

On that middle one that failed, I think the anchor needs to be perfectly level if a person is going to hang something that heavy on the wall. I would be willing to bet if you hung another one at the same degree of angle, that it would fail again. Great videos and love the channel!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for your suggestion! Thank you also for the love and support! 🙏🏽😊

[@tomr200199]

I think it was more that the weight was swinging a bit and as it was at the limit of the hooks rating it worked it's way out. They obviously designed for a perfectly static force downwards.

[@terryloh8583]

Great test! Thanks for the video. Those do seem like a convenient option for pictures or other relatively lightweight objects. I would also suggest banging the wall to simulate kids running down the hall or the occasional bump that people give the wall while they're walking.

[@meatball6930]

It’s just for pictures-if you have a big picture then do one in each corner. It’s a quick way to hang a bunch of pictures-no tool and no mess. Did you install the glass in the garage door ? Is there a video?

[@TheComando156]

These look good for lightweight picture frames. I agree with your final assessment. Thank yi7 for reviewing and testing another product!

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

[@mtmadigan82]

Nice video. I really think these turn into "knives" with a constant pressure. The contact surface area to weight ratio seems off. I would be willing to bet if they made those "legs" triangular you would be able to 2x or 3x the same weight without a much larger hole.

[@johnvrabec9747]

I was thinking same. I use the Commander stick on picture anchors and I have pictures in glass frames that have been up for years, and the best part, no holes or slices in the walls.

[@SnowyMango]

Loved your detailed test and analysis!! Thank you

[@mr.twogoobs]

Love your methodology for testing these. Saw them for sale before and was curious

[@MichaelHughes124]

Neat product and great video! One note on your testing approach: Drywall deforms. To properly test each weight level for each claw, you should reseat it to a new hole every time and leave it for an hour.

[@kennethspengler9934]

I have to believe using these in textured walls would significantly reduce the holding power. I do like the chevrons for marking the locations to install. Thanks for the informative video. I was not aware these existed.

[@mmedonis]

Oh, yeah, I love the 3M Claw product, for hanging pictures they are just fantastic. Also leaves a much smaller hole when removed than a nail does.

[@brucewallace3860]

We have a heavy frame/art and will look to use two or even three of these 3M anchors - - disperse the weight and less pressure on each anchor.

[@martinmagee6611]

I used one yesterday and I was skeptical I could push into plasterboard without using a hammer. It was surprisingly easy to use and is holding a very heavy frame.

[@shaniroga]

By observing the max weight, these look amazing. For heavier items I would generally use two to,support the item.

[@teddybean9948]

Keep doing these type of videos. I'm loving every second of it.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for your love, support and feedback! 🙏🏽😊

[@James-100]

Excellent detailed video, analysis and summary. I’ve never used these gizmos but they look fine for lightweight objects. Thanks.

[@pqsnet]

Great video... But i would really have wanted to see you investigating if there was any visible reason for why the 2nd anchor lost its grip by taking off the first layer of the wall and look at the woodbase.

[@smsff7]

Wow, these look really useful. Good for pictures, though I am not sure if I can use them to hand a soap/hand sanitiser dispenser, but I'd be curious to try. I am not sure if I can because of weight, but because the hook might not be big enough to hold into the dispenser.

[@wesbaumguardner8829]

I think the first time you installed the 25 lb claw, you had it slightly diagonal. This will cause a majority of the force to be placed on the lower claw which will make it cut through the drywall instead of bearing on it as intended. For an application like this, it will be very important making sure your installation is completely level in order to prevent this type of failure.

[@eddy820]

Thanks, I usually use the expanding plastic anchors.

[@mikecolley-]

I actually went out and bought five of these because of this video! $1 if you shop around.

[@winnieo6837]

I have used this 3M drywall anchor to hang a heavy marble mosaic artwork, it holds. Installation is the easiest.

[@coffee702]

It's useful when you want to change the position of the hook. also durable in the rating weight.

[@JackSparrow-yb3lq]

What is great about the traditional anchors with a wire is you don't need to find any center because the wire allows for you to adjust.

[@KimmoJaskari]

They're great for hanging pictures and the like, anything that can hang from a hook. But if you're mounting something heavy you need something more suited to the task. The best out there is GeeFix - synthetic anchors that you need to drill a hole for, but these things can hold TV's or cabinets to a drywall (without a stud) easily. The difference is night and day, the claws may handle 50 lbs, but the GeeFix ones are more like 200 *kilos*.

[@aaronbredon2948]

Or a traditional toggle bolt. Properly inserted, a toggle bolt will hold far more than you would imagine. I have hung a fully loaded iron pot rack from 2 toggle bolts in a kitchen ceiling. The one downside is you need a LARGE hole for the toggle bolt, and it is strongest when the pull is away from the drywall. The GeeFix does look like an interesting variant on the traditional toggle bolt. It looks to have most of the strength of a toggle with slightly easier installation. But the plastic will strip easier than the metal nut of the toggle bolt. But if the GeeFix is strong enough that the drywall breaks before the GeeFix, that doesn't matter. Nothing else I have tried is reliable. The best faux toggles work well if they work right, but there is no way to know until they fail. But you can easily tell if a toggle or GeeFix installs correctly before relying on it.

[@davidnagy510]

I think they have a good use for pictures and light things good for renters that don’t want to leave big repair marks also you could reuse them that would save you some $

[@FixThisHouse]

Yes these would be great for renters. Gives options 👍🏽🙏🏽😊

[@jeanne-marie8196]

I wonder if using two, one on each side of the frame like a lot of picture frames are set up, would distribute the weight better. I like that the holes are much smaller. I’ve had success with Gorilla Hooks that rest against the back of the dry wall, creating a smaller hole, but these look even better. Thank you for the information

[@anthonyscinocca4380]

After this demonstration, I will be watching others of yours. I will find the studs for my hangings. I’m not comfortable using these anchors.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for the love and support! 👍🏽🙏🏽😊

[@davidzajano1983]

It may be worrt noting that the thickness of the drywall has no bearing on the strength of these 3M claw anchors as the depth of the "claws" is what determines when they start to pull out. The thickness of the wall behind the claw has no bearring on how easily they will pull out.

[@milesfb]

A fantastic and brilliant review of the 3M claw product. Since I subscibed to you about almost 2 years ago (at a guess) I feel most guilty to admit this is only the second video Ive watched of yours. What a big mistake Ive made. I should be watching all your video reviews. They are so helpful and useful to the general public. I'll make an effort to watch more of them. Please keep up the good work. Take care and all the best. 👍.

[@tonyfeuerhelm]

Well I don't know where you live but I live 300 yards from the San Andres fault in California. I suppose you could use them but you would have to order a roll off dumpster for all the broken possessions to be swept into after a little shaker. Heavy frames, book shelves, china cabinets, require straps, cables, and chains to framing not paper and chalk.

[@mport343]

Couldn't use these in the UK, it's rare that plasterboard (drywall) walls are left bare like that, they're usually finished with plaster.

[@RobertJl9516]

Well done experiment and video, thank you. We are remodeling the home and looking for the best way to hang pictures and this looks good.

[@embodiedconducting]

These look great for hanging things, but what about intalling wall hooks or towel racks, etc.?

[@jorgewatanabe3478]

Modern-day drywalls will all have painted or even wall paper which will increase the weight capacity of bracket. But how will it perform or install on old lath and plaster walls vs the J hook ?

[@thorbjrnhellehaven5766]

I have some J-shape hooks. Just a J-shaped thick metal wire. Posh the top of the J, straight through the dry wall, then the rest of the bend, except a small hook at the tip. The ones I have are rated for 25 kg (55 lbs). Easy to install, easy to remove/reuse. Only leave a 2-3 mm (1/8 inch) pinhole mark. Only drawback, they need cavities behind the drywall for the J to fit inside the wall,

[@georgeginsburg545]

i’d prefer an anchor because of its depth into the sheetrock. But I agree about the ease for repair to the drywall after removal.

[@danstheman33]

These are fine for hanging light to medium weight picture frames with wire, but there are numerous ways to do that. A simple plug anchor plus a hook is stronger and more versatile in many cases, and much easier to position precisely- which you need to do if you're installing two screws or hooks for D-rings without wire. Most picture frames with a sawtooth hanger are very lightweight, and for that these are overkill, a simple nail will work fine.

[@LK-bz9sk]

Thanks for introducing us to the product and then doing the weight test

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽👍🏽😊

[@Grimalken1969]

I could not have asked for a better demonstration, Keeping it real

[@davetaylor4741]

Never seen them. Looks a good idea for your basic picture frame. Has to be an improvement over the nail pin sort. Agree. Limited potential. But very useful.

[@FixThisHouse]

I agree 👍🏽😊

[@edwardpaulsen1074]

I appreciate the testing that you did however, I think it was very clear from the failure of the 25# hook that a better test would not be a straight static load as vibration can easily loosen a smooth hook like that. I would have placed an orbital sander or other lightly vibrating tool against the studs and seen how those weights held. There are always vibrations in the house from passing traffic to walking and other activities in the home. Just because the hook works in the short term does not mean that it won't fail in a couple weeks or months. I had many Command strips that failed due to vibrations and noted that the failure occurred after a large vehicle passing by are a hard thump on the floor.

[@CMDRBlueeagle66]

Everyone likes to hang things on their wall, including myself. You're gonna need some strong anchors for that 😁

[@bradp1679]

You don't have to avoid studs right, even if over a stud its just attaching to the dry wall over the stud right

[@SyFyJoe]

These hangers don't look too good to me. I wonder what is stronger; a simple finishing nail hammered into the drywall at a 45 degree angle or these 3M hangers? Thanks for the review!

[@janpio180]

Great video very informative well presented just really very concise no beating around the bush. Love your videos and I very much appreciate all your efforts you go into making these videos. I have used a number of your techniques with fantastic results and I work as a maintenance personal in a hotel with close to 600 rooms so I not only speak from experience but I speak personally about how fantastic you and your videos are. Thank you truly thank you very much keep up the great work.

[@ashir555]

What you should use to hang 55" or bigger TVs into drywall?. I was advised to use butterfly metal anchors...

[@dh-no2ke]

I would like to see this test using the picture hooks which have been around for a long time. The single nail at an angle type. They come in a wide range of weight, they work and only creates a single small hole. Plus if available the nail is long enough for the heavier duty one will nail into a stud. Another advantage is if you need more capacity you can place the hook right next to each other, basically form one wide hook. These seem to be fixing a problem that does not exist. For hanging pictures I have never used dry wall anchors, particular those plastic ones. Again my go to is the hooks with a single angles nail, they been around many many decades and they work. Plus I always double the load limit, if the picture is 10lbs, I use 20lbs hook.

[@pauljs75]

3M is one of the few companies that still doesn't put too much garbage out the door with their name on it, seems the issue was more with the drywall. Does look handy for smaller stuff like pictures, paintings, or even mirrors. Yet due to limitations of the drywall, it's better to stick to the lightweight option without anchoring to a wall stud. (Surprised they had the heavier options when there's that much uncertainty there. It's likely people may be annoyed if the hanger itself doesn't fail, but the wall supporting it does.)

[@station247365]

Have you ever heard of Fast Cap? They have drywall anchors that can withstand 150 pounds. You should check them out.

[@Bionicbabyy]

Thank you for this review. I did not know that these existed. I would rather use these for pictures instead of the traditional method. Great job on the detail tha went into testing.

[@tjwiets6691]

I wonder how much effect added skimcoats of drywall mud and paint have.

[@therockstarbarber68]

I’m taking that Rose idea!

[@FGM013]

I have used the 3M Claw to hang several pictures. Out of the 15 currently in use only one keeps coming out of the wall. It’s in a group of three identical frames so I’m not sure what’s going on🤷‍♀️. I never used the foam chevrons, probably because I didn’t read the instructions🤦‍♀️. Now I know.

[@Trumpet.Of.Yah.]

During your test the weights still had some movement in them where as there would not be any movement when hanging actual pictures of similar weight. That said. Would you mind redoing this test but with pictures at those weights for a more accurate test. Otherwise, great work on what you do 👊🏾💪🏾

[@davidgold5961]

I love 3M but I am skeptical of any drywall anchor that does not go all the way through and get anchored on the back side. These would work for homeowners but not for PRO usage.

[@bobwilhelm8364]

I would be interested to see how it would hold if you swing the weight perpendicular to the wall like what sometimes happens during an earthquake.

[@ebony5766]

This is a really excellent channel.

[@Danny-ke1fx]

Thanks for sharing this test. I probably would trust this with more than photo frames.

[@henryshen1156]

Will the anchor last over time? for anything over 10 lbs. I double it. Gravity will pull constantly and dry wall will fail eventually. For light items it is ok. Not a good idea for items over 10 lbs.

[@teardowndan5364]

These things would likely perform better if the claws had a steeper angle to grab into the walls with and the hook was lower on the bracket to reduce the load's contributions to pull-out force some more.

[@hansenmarc]

For renters, I really like using monkey hooks for hanging pictures. They only leave a tiny hole. I’m wondering if you have tried them? Thanks for sharing your tests.

[@sus8e462]

This "claw" relies only on the gypsum & paper to carry the load on its pins (so thickness is of the board irrelevant once past depth of the claw, but density of the gysum itself the biggest factor!). Best are anchors that distribute load over an area across the back of the board. But personally I hate drywall. Prefer plaster, but a lot harder to find anchors that work since it's such a tiny part of the market!

[@sus8e462]

And wow, we're in the same city! (At least your PO box is!!). Will indeed check out more of your vids!

[@ChristopherOBrienPSU]

Really appreciate your tests and reviews. I've gotten burned on crappy anchors before. I now only use the Bullfix anchors that you reviewed before. They are so strong and super easy to install. I'm so happy that I watched your review of them. I bought them right away and have used them 3 different times already!

[@williamnunez9609]

Hey! Sir the wire and hanger could have hit you in the face coming down on the 45 going up in weight, I would advise you to not go cap anyway and just go 5lb less than the rating.

[@FixThisHouse]

You are right! Thank you for your concern my friend! I will wear safety glasses next time 🙏🏽😊

[@andrewstrongman305]

You deserve extra likes for the dried rose display your wife made.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽👍🏽 🌹

[@nickbrutanna9973]

EZ Anchors are almost as easy to install, and, in my experience, are more likely to pull the drywall OFF the studs than they are to surrender @ the anchor (Yes, literally had that happen. The whole drywall section was pulling off the stud due to a bookshelf I'd secured with EZ Anchors -- resecured the drywall and spread the weight across more EZAs, problem solved). And they're probably much cheaper. Biggest issue with EZAs is avoiding the studs and any other internal bracing. EZAs are better than pretty much any other anchor for anything except brick or cinder block walls. And the holes are still no bigger than a simple spackle application.

[@marksp1532bmwj]

Thanks never knew that this type of wall hanger was on the market and I have a lot of pictures that you will be making me to take down and rehang the pictures.

[@jamesyeechunfung1432]

Thank you for your professionalism

[@fuzexi]

It;s ok for something that doesn’t move, but what about a shelf where you put things on and take them off repeatedly over the years?

[@ianbelletti6241]

The one problem I see is that these push the top of the frame off the wall like most of the "easy" picture hangers. Sure, deep back frames may be fine but a simple nail will continue to be my primary solution for hanging pictures.

[@rolandgraff414]

Thanks man! Looks like your the man with your wife’s 🌹 roses she saved🥰🙏✌️

[@jawsvvvvv]

these are good where the space is limited behind the drywall. Around windows

[@charliem.7492]

These are kinda cool, but the best wall hooks for pictures are Monkey hooks. Please make a video on the Monkey hooks. These things are Amazing. :)

[@joshn7829]

Great video. I like your garage doors. thanks

[@billyhouse1943]

Thank you.. looks like may be a good product for lite weight things…easy to use..

[@2005Pilot]

Great point on humidity!