How to Use Dry Wall Anchors

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Pick out a desirable spot to hang your item.. Mark your intended hanging site with a pencil.. Fit an electric drill with an appropriately-sized bit.

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Steps

1

Pick out a desirable spot to hang your item.

Step 1

Pick out a desirable spot to hang your item.

2

Mark your intended hanging site with a pencil.

Step 2

Mark your intended hanging site with a pencil.

3

Fit an electric drill with an appropriately-sized bit.

Step 3

Fit an electric drill with an appropriately-sized bit.

4

Drill straight into the drywall at a precise 90-degree angle.

Step 4

Drill straight into the drywall at a precise 90-degree angle.

5

Repeat the process for each of your intended hanging sites.

Step 5

Repeat the process for each of your intended hanging sites.

6

Fit plastic expansion anchors into the pilot hole by hand.

Step 6

Fit plastic expansion anchors into the pilot hole by hand.

7

Use an electric drill or screwdriver to secure self-drilling anchors.

Step 7

Use an electric drill or screwdriver to secure self-drilling anchors.

8

Tap and screw hollow wall anchors into place.

Step 8

Tap and screw hollow wall anchors into place.

9

Screw toggle bolts down tight for a no-slip fit.

Step 9

Screw toggle bolts down tight for a no-slip fit.

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