How To Fix and Properly Install Screw In Drywall Anchors

It took me a few years to figure out why these screw in drywall anchors fail, but now I know and I'm happy to share!

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[msvirtual]

As a phone and cable contractor from the 90's through around 2015, I must have used 10k of these. Awesome anchors. Maybe 20 seconds longer to install than a standard molly, so why would you bother with the latter? I saw the same tip I use was already posted, but I'll repeat it. A #2 round shank Phillips screwdriver makes an absolutely quick and very clean pilot hole. If you are putting in a bunch at a time, you can quick-zap them in with a drill driver, but leave them proud of the drywall. Then come back with that #2 Phillips and bring them flush to the paper. I can't recall ever having one fail, or start spinning once the screw was home. Guess I was lucky? Always enjoy a notification of your newest video. Thank you brother. From all of us... you know who

[skabbymuff]

I always use a very small drill bit to pilot hole before popping one of these in. Seems to stress the plaster out way less when turning in.

[theslimeylimey]

I'm usually only putting in a couple of these at a time so I actually predrill a hole for the anchor and if it needs to be completely flush I make sure any paper that is sticking up is pushed back into the hole and then I form (without hammering) a slight divot/countersink around the hole with the ball shaped end of a screwdriver handle. This enables the anchor to go in totally flush without having to use excessive torque and risk fracturing the drywall. If the paper gets folded up under the head you will often strip the anchor hole before it will crush in flush. An extra couple steps but my success rate went way up when I started doing this.

[michaelgutierrez]

E-Z Anchor toggle locks are the best of both worlds. They provide the best holding power out of all the anchors. Including the toggle one you showed on this video.

[ollerpops]

I KNEW you would have the best video on how to do this install. After watching a dozen other peoples TP drywall installs. I did a search for you funny carpenter. Always the best!

[SeekAndDestroyTM]

The way the drywall anchors are removed gives a great demonstration of how much effort it takes to remove them, but the actual force on them is much more likely to be a shear force, rather than a lateral force. This means the force test (ft lbs) should be performed in parallel with the drywall rather than perpendicular to it.

[finnmacwoof]

I can never find the correct screws, that's the biggest headache. thanks for a great video

[Ezzell_]

To keep the drywall from mushrooming and to save time ...I use the round shank Phillips as the pilot hole drill and that makes a cleaner flush.

[bertblue]

I've been using the screw in anchors for several years. It really was a game changer.

[matthewn]

Excellent advice I will use. You tone of speaking is easy to listen to and follow.

[brianchester]

i drill a small hole then poke a thin wooden skewer through the hole to see if there is a pipe behind it first

[mariaorsic]

Thank you for an intelligent, no nonsense, video!!

[DonBall-yh]

Snaptoggle for life! They’re unbeatable with up to 265lbs of capacity in 1/2” drywall. Worth the money. (Zip toggles are very similar) You’ll never use a regular toggle bolt again.

[JOHNSmith-pnfj]

I was on a project where we were using thousands of those Anchors in 50 year old 1/2 inch sheet rock that should have been replaced. we found dipping them in some sheetrock compound before installing is helpful. But you truly need decent sheet rock of the proper thickness to get them to work right.

[Graygeezer]

I have installed several of these only to have the anchor screw in deeper when trying to turn in the included screw. You can have them!

[jimanderson]

Great tip. I have many of these in my supply, but am hesitant to use for THIS very reason. Thanks Funny Man!

[oneminuteofmyday]

Thank you. I feel like an idiot needing a video to install these, but thank you for being there. lol

[EMSEDUkr]

So very helpful and much needed information (for me for sure)! Thanks funny carpenter! DIY Padawan learner here! 😂

[UnvarnishedTarnished]

Hearing the scream at 2:17 is so funny 😂

[amzarnacht]

I discovered with those is I can put them in - very gently - with my power drill, but stop when it's about 1mm (1/2 turn) from making contact. Then I'll insert the screw I intend to use and carefully ease it in. If the toggle doesn't rotate I'll bottom the screw to tighten it that last little bit and then back the screw out as far as I need to. The screw backs out with a lot less resistance than it went going in so usually doesn't try to back the toggle out as well (and a simple micro-flathead can 'pin' the toggle from rotating. It's annoying but it works).