These Are The BEST DRYWALL ANCHORS EVER! (Homeowners + DIYers Should Keep These Sheetrock Anchors!)
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These Are The BEST DRYWALL ANCHORS EVER! (Homeowners + DIYers Should Keep These Wall Anchors Around)
I don't use drywall anchors often. As I've said on the channel, I feel that they sometimes give people a false sense of confidence that what they're mounting to a wall is truly secure.
BUT, sheetrock anchors can be very handy for small, lightweight wall-mounting. And when I need to use them, I always reach immediately for SELF-DRILLING DRYWALL ANCHORS.
Self-drilling sheetrock anchors come in plastic and metal. I prefer the plastic anchors.
They're screw-shaped, with a sharp point on one end, and a phillips slot on the head. To install self-drilling anchors, you simply press them to your drywall surface and turn them with a SCREWDRIVER, or DRILL, or DRIVER.
The point acts like a cutter head, boring through the drywall paper. When it punches through, the anchor sinks to the threads. As you turn it into the drywall surface, the threads bore their way in, cutting their own channels.
Drive until the drywall anchor is flush, then stop!
Be sure to use the supplied screws. These have the right gauge and thread count for the sheetrock/drywall anchor in question.
That's how you use self-drilling drywall anchors!
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I used to work at one of the big box stores and, as you mentioned, there were a lot of different anchors to choose from. But I looked at what our contractors used most often, or the installers who did the finish work in bathrooms etc (towel bars, toilet paper holders, etc) and these were by far the ones they always selected. Now this is all I use at home as well.
This is what I do for a living but commercial stuff you find in hospitals and public restrooms. These screw-in anchors are great and fast but only for light duty stuff. You are still only relying on the strength of the drywall to support whatever you are attaching. We would never use them from grab bars, towel bars, toilet paper dispensers, anywhere where someone could put their weight on them.
@@chrisanthony579 So what do you use instead?
@@sparker7768 Depends on what I'm attaching, how many anchors I can use and assuming drywall. A floating shelf where I have no idea what weight will be put on it or a grab bar where someone is using it to support their own weight.... I'm cutting the wall open to install wood blocking/grounds. A towel bar or shower curtain, I'm probably using some type of toggle anchor. Light stiff like a picture, the screw in anchors (metal) work good but again...need to remember the anchor can only support what the drywall can support. Whatever attachment method I use, I become liable if something fails.
I agree. I've used a half dozen different types of drywall anchors and the kind you're showcasing is my go-to.
100% agree that these type of anchors are the all-around beat for every reason you mentioned.
When possible, if something needs two anchor points and does nit span 16 inches, I try to hit a stud with one side and use one of these on the other. Very secure!
Thanks for the great advice you provide on this channel.
I've used these religiously since they were first introduced into the market. We've bought and sold 7 houses through the years and I've used these things for everything. One thing I do before before using one is use the screw that comes with it to screw a pilot hole where the anchor will be going so as to make sure I'm not going to be hitting anything with a plastic anchor and make a mess of things. Yes I could use a stud finder but this is just as fast and it's one less tool I have to carry around. Thanks for the video buddy. 👍
They are pretty much my go to for everything i hang, unless I have to hang something much heavier than i'll go with toggles. I try when ever possible to have at least one stud to drill in (like a long shelf or something). Like you said, the ease of use and cost makes this a no brainer. Though I will say, if they are too cheap, the tip will sometimes just bend or crush on me and I have found putting a small pilot hole (sometimes even a wack with the screw into the wall first) helps a lot.
I totally agree with you over the best that I use them in years. I well most trusted this items
I never start them on their own because I’ve had them break off. Take your #2 Philips screwdriver and put it through the sheet rock with your palm first, anchor starts perfectly square then. Also, I sink them by hand too, more control.
Your so right they are a great product for lightweight hangs I use them a lot in the shop
Totally agree. Great choice for lightweight items like towel racks.
I hang pictures, mirrors and shelving as a "side business" of my Blind installation company. I use these anchors almost exclusively and I love them. I appreciate your video and I agree with everything you said. The only tip, if you could call it that, is . . . when you are drilling into a wall to hang a mirror, you don't always need an anchor, if you hit a stud. So, once I have my drywall marked for hanging, I run a 2" screw into the hole first. If I hit a stud, I'm done. If I don't, I back the screw out and put in an EZ Anchor right into the hole I just drilled with the screw. This is easy and fast, and I don't waste an anchor if I don't need one. :)
Perfect tutorial video! No nonsense information, and all of my questions were answered without me asking. Wish everyone made tutorials simple and straight to the point.
I really love this type of anchor and use them often but thanks for the additional info you provided on them as well as the comparison to other anchors!
Yep those are the best. Pros use those only. Still best to pre drill with 1/4" bit first as the tip sometimes breaks off especially if you hit a tape joint. Using those anchors with a truss head screw is money in the bank.
Strong and quick to install. And above all reliable.
These have been my favorite for years.
I’ve been using them forever, I’m glad to hear that you agree with me.
It's weird, I've used these here and there over the past several years, but it hasn't been until now, after moving into a new build home, that I've come to think of them as the best wall anchors. So it's kind of ironic that you posted this particular video now.
I usually put small pilot hole in the wall to get these started, though. I suppose I don't have to do that, but it seems to make it easier, and I can make the hole very quickly without rechucking my drill by just drilling a screw straight into the drywall and backing it out.
They’re definitely the best for new lightweight drywall, Kevin, which is indeed what is prevalent in much of the U.S. And a little pilot hole never hurts!
Project Farm did a great review of these, testing the strength. You’re right, these are winners.
They’re really good about doing isolated tests on products, Bryan. I’ll check that video out!
Been using them for years now, my favorite
As someone with an older home and several coats of paint/skimcoat, the plastic ones never worked on my walls at all, they would always bend and break, even with a bigger pilot hole. I switched over to the metal ones and haven't had any issues since.
I have been in construction for 30 years and the only thing I would use these for is pictures and other very light use stuff. For things like towel racks asd TP holders, I will only use the flip-toggles. I would trust flip-toggles in 5/8 drywall to hold a TV bracket.
I used 8 of these in a Florida home to mount a 65in tv on the wall. Been hanging on that same mount for 2 years.
I've been installing cameras for a bank for 6 years. Every existing DVR (which are pretty heavy) I run across is installed on drywall using the metal version of these anchors and I've never seen one fail
@@parkerdodd1218Any type of drywall anchor for mounting a TV is fucking insane😂
Agreed
I wouldn’t hang a paper picture of a TV with these. Eventually your TV WILL fall down.
Agreed 100%. I find it easier to work with when you pre drill the holes.
I love those Anchors, those are the only ones I use!
No doubt the Pros love these. If you want to get in, get out, and get paid they're fast, neat and work reasonably well. But in MY house I'd never use them for anything where the load is variable (shelves, towel bars, TP dispensers) the hole will enlarge and the anchor may fail. Toggle bolts can be a pain but they're forever.
SO.... doing a reinstall/mod on a apartment bldg under construction, the 8 inch J box was used for the connection, for whatever reason no studs/joists (metal) could be found/used within the cramped space in the ceiling so previous guy used drywall anchors. upon pulling the new cable thru conduit to the jbox, got sort of stuck and pulling JUST the cable i tore the box free from the ceiling with one or 2 anchors coming out the rest stayed in the ceiling!
I wasn't getting anywhere with the self drilling. I just drilled a hole a little smaller than the end of the anchor. Went in no problem then. I'm using 2 of them to hold up a set of 5 coat hangers so there's going to be some weight on them for sure. I have a 3XL wool pea coat that itself is pretty heavy. That plus 4 more coats? We'll see!
What I find with these is in the UK we plaster over drywall and you have to drill the hole first, else the anchor cracks the plaster around these.
So although they are good, it's an extra step
Thanks Ethan!
it really depends... where i live in Europe, we usually do double layer of drywall.
Great video, I’m afraid to mess my dry wall, this helps a lot! Thanks 🤗👏👏
Sure thing, Bc! 😄
I worked for a office cubical install company in earthquake country. Each installer carried a box full of different wall board anchors. For light loads, the type you showed was a favorite. But for heavy loads like rail hung lateral files and shelves, the only anchor we could use was SnapToggle type anchors that used a bolt instead of small screw. Those plastic screw in with wings would not stand up to a quake if it had a heavy load on it. The Toggler would.
These definitely are the best drywall anchors!
Your presentations are always short, sweet, and to the point. Now, have I missed your posts on dealing with plaster and lath? I am beside myself in a 100+ y.o. Craftsman. I am terrified to hang anything because I cannot find the studs! 😵💫
I want a T-shirt with that little man in the blue circle !
Our builder used these anchors in 2014 to install 3 toilet roll holders, but in 2019/2020, they loosened and I had 1" holes in my drywall when/where the anchors finally pulled out. I don't think toggles would have done this, and that's what I used to reinstall the holders.
I had the same issue in my 2011 house on two different towel bars. Replaced the anchors with toggles.
I totally agree with you in love using these anchors
That is exactly what I use. I keep two sizes in stock.
good info. Ive been rebuilding using fiber drywall which is vastly superior in terms of strenght compared to conventional drywall
I tried using 4 of these anchors to hang a 37" flat-screen TV in my bedroom, they didn't work, but toggle bolts did.
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In the UK, we hate these things.
The best wall plugs grip from behind the wall.
Lightweight - Fischer DuoPower 6mm or 8mm.
Heavyweight with no brick - Snap toggles
Heavyweight with brick - CoreFix.
This is the way to go. Especially for applications that see constant use/vibration like toilet paper holders
I think I've used these but have preferred snap toggles!
I have used these in my house, and had good success with them. Even holding up a small cabinet (4'X3') on my kitchen wall.
The only room I didn't have an luck with is my guest bathroom. Someone put up the thinnest drywall I've ever seen in there before I got my place. Nothing want to stay in that crap ! OMG
These are the only drywall anchor I use.
I just had to take out two of those that were holding up my toilet paper holder and replaced them with a toggle tap bolt because the hole they left behind was too big to put a new one in. Having said that, that’s the first time that’s ever happened and I wonder if it’s just the movement of the toilet paper holder that causes it to loosen overtime.
I just put in a paper holder. I found a stud for one side. I’m hoping this makes it last longer.
I will definitely try these ❤thanks so much
I call them twirly whirlies so the staff don't confuse them with wall anchors. I also pre drill the hole with a screw so if you hit a stud you know, no need for the twirly whirly.
This is great. Agree plastic for sure, metal are not as useful. Can't wait for your toggle suggesting. I am interested in anchoring a pedestal sink and your thoughts on best anchor.
in some applications, ex. commercial new construction, metal are REQUIRED
They're all I've used for the last 20 years or so. They just always seemed to be superior to the others - glad you agree! lol
I typically drill a small starter hole first though in case there's a stud at that spot.
Good call, Phil! 😄
Too funny. Fastest way to find a stud is to try to use one of these things. :)
So you don't have to change between drill bit and screw bit, we would carry an ice pick with a big headed handle that had a short tapered shaft. Give the pick a quick pop on the head with your hand and it would push right through gypboard. Much faster and would make a nice starter hole.
Logical explanation. Rational people don't expect drywall to hold the weight of wood, steel, or concrete.
I’m always telling people to lower their expectations a bit for anchors, Nemo 😅
@@TheHonestCarpenter YES! That seems to be a part of human nature in almost everything we do or think we can do. Your comment (at the 30 second mark) about giving people a false confidence says volumes.
@@TheHonestCarpenter I think lowering expectations in general is good advice for homeowners. Especially those who dabble in DIY (myself included).
I’m seeing way too many of these to hold toilet roll dispensers and towel bars on new homes. They are quick and easy but nowhere near as durable as a butterfly anchorS which is what I swap them over to.
Great presentation, thank you. But I have a question; on your recommendation I bought some 75 lb E-Z plastic anchors and everything was super easy EXCEPT when inserting the provided screws. They are SO difficult to screw in! I'd get so far and have to lean all my weight on it just to keep it going in, very slowly. One of them I pushed so hard to stop the screwdriver from slipping that I pushed the E-Z anchor into the wall space!! So in exasperation, I tried drilling the screw hole in the anchor a little bigger but that obviously isn't the way they were designed to be used. What am I doing wrong? The Philips head I'm using seems to be the right size. I'd appreciate your help.
extremely helpful. thank you!
I do not like the metal version of those anchors either. I do however always pre-drill the hole. I do not want to take a chance on the drywall breaking on the back side and having a weaker connection. I always look for the type for the sharp threaded edge. Some of the ones that come with curtain rod hangers for example have a more rounded edge which I find does not work as well. The Wall Driller brand are quite good. It's also important to remember let the weight rating is for downward force, not outward force.
I use these. I would pre drill a hole only because I didn't realize I could drill straight into the drywall without a pilot hole.
For a long time I was frightened to anchor anything onto drywall (I used to live in homes with brick walls). I bought these and it took me a year to find the courage to try them. After so much research so far so good. I haven’t used them for a TV but for pictures and paintings, yep. Great video. 👍
I have seen big radiators secured to walls with those metal ones 😯
That’s impressive, Cypher 😅
Excellent! Thank you. 👍🏻
Why do they even make towel racks that are not set up for 16” OC layout?
I have noticed for people who are elderly or disabled any towel rack becomes a grab bar, when they are about to fall.
Every towel ought to be a grab bar.
Therefore, they should be mounted on a 16” layout.
In other countries do wall layouts follow a metric layout?
Great video I would have to disagree with you about the metal versus the plastic. I prefer the metal, they hold up a lot better. The plastic ones I've used in the past couple years have been garbage and just break.
Great video and tips. Thanks
Don't know if you can get Grippit fasteners in the US, I used Blue Grippits (rated at over 100kg per fixing in 12.5mm drywall) to mount kitchen wall cabinets and 3 years later they are still solid.
I accidently bought some cheap version of this on Amazon which does NOT pop lock open. Be careful out there folks!
Great video!
Great Video
You don't have to use the supplied screws with the EZ-Ancor type wall anchors. As long as it's the same diameter screw, you're fine.
This is helpful. Do you think coarse versus fine matters significantly? I need to use a wider truss head screw for a bracket hole that's slightly too big, but though screw diameter is the same (#8), it only comes in a coarse. Think I'm alright?
I've used these things since they first came out, and keep a supply around. But I think they are a LOT less good than you seem to. Their BIG problem is stripping the drywall material (and, no, I do not tighten them very hard!) AND they often want to unscrew from the wall if you try to remove the screw...which is a problem if the object is held by other anchors at that point, because turning the screw when the anchor can't come out then strips the anchor. I very often reach for a simple plastic anchor instead of these, because the simple anchor works well, is a friction fit that rarely strips when putting a screw in it, does not require "their" screw, and leaves a much smaller hole.
I agree. Had one fail today exactly in the way you described. Frustrating.
I agree, too. We just bought a 12-year old house and I just replaced three of these anchors that failed on towel bars. The anchors had worked themselves loose and the mount for the towel bar would no longer sit flush against the wall. The anchors had developed about 1/8th an inch of play in and out which caused the towel rods to slip off their mounts and fall to the ground. This happened in multiple bathrooms. These are probably fine for static loads short and long term, but for a dynamic load I wouldn’t trust them long term.
This are great, but never trust recommended weight always go lower like you said 👍
I do agree that these are about the best drywall anchors, but there is one aspect to them that I find irritating compared to expanding anchors. I have come to view them as a single use item. the grip of the screw on the anchor generally is greater than the grip of the anchor in the drywall, consequently on the occasions where I have tried to remove the screw (using the one that comes with the anchor), backing out the screw brings the anchor out with it, leaving a big hole that is now too loose to hold a new anchor. With expanding anchors the anchor usually stays in the wall when you back out the screw. Maybe I am missing something.
I'm right there with you, these leave a huge hole. I much prefer the ones like the blue ones he demonstrated in the video.
@@animes2k I do prefer these when I want good holding power and am not planning to take the item off the wall
I totally agree I use them all the time in my house they work well on plaster walls also and they are super strong
Pre drill.... pre drill.... gives you a heads up if your going to hit or glance off a stud or something. Do not over tighten. As a retired commercial carpenter. They are priceless.....👍not a fan of the metal ones. Not recommended for tp holders. To much push me pull me and will loosen in time.
So if u don’t prefer using anchors is your best choice toggles for drywall?
Nice video, direct and to the point with good theory. I really enjoyed. I am your newest subscriber haha
Unrelated to drywall, but have you ever worked on a model railroad before?
Hrrm, every version I've used of this type (admittedly in older drywall) ALWAYS pulls out
Would you use them for hanging cabinets and microwave?
What about Molly anchors? removable screws.
What about using them with plaster walls?
I respectfully disagree. I've never had great luck with these. They are good for static loads, but if you have anything, like a small shelf or coat hooks, that might have weight change/shifted over time, they work themselves loose. Yes I've used the included screws. They always lose up or start to break the drywall loose.
Call me old fashioned, but if I need something I can depend on, I go toggle or directly into a stud.
I've been using those EZ drywall anchors since the performance videos on Project Farm's stress tests. I use a drill to mark a pilot hole with a 1/8 drill bit before I insert them into the drywall, to make sure there are no studs.
I feel like it should also be mentioned that they give a resounding "click" when the screw is driven into the anchor, noting the expansion of the anchor into the sheetrock. It gives massive peace of mind when that click happens, as I know it's properly installed.
What are the best for when you need to attach something to a concrete block wall? Especially if you need to mount something heavy like a TV to a basement wall?
I don’t disagree with your recommendation but for most people, I would never suggest using a drill or impact driver as they are so easy to strip. Stick with a screwdriver! Also, a small pilot hole is often a help.
Nice to have you reinforce the use of what I've been using for a long time. Thanks for keeping us educated!
The one issue I've had with those is them breaking during the screw in process, even just using a manual screwdriver. Do like the convenience when they don't, though
I haven’t smashed any that way, JM. But some are sort of rigid nylon, and can crack easily with just the right pressure, so I could see that in some cases 🤔
I really enjoy all of your of your videos👍👍 But after 30 years in the communications game I have to say that Ramset Hollow Wall Anchors are far superior to any other. Proudly made here in Australia 🙂
Great video, totally agree with these being a great design. One flaw is that you have to be very careful not to over tighten as that will make a larger hole in the drywall an decrease it holding strength.
The ones made of "plastic" are worthless trash... I assume you are referring to the metal ones?
Amazing, it was just what I was thinking about when this popped up. Artificial intelligence is getting real good at this.
Absolute garbage. They spin in the wall when you put the screw in. I've spent more money on spackle and mud than anything else thanks to these.
Keep the great Videos E! Thank you again for the DIYer video! FYI We bought all your kids books Kids love em!
Thanks so much, Kyle!! I really appreciate you supporting the channel, and so glad your kids liked the books! 😄
I think that you are right to endorse these. I have had great success with them. I always start the anchor by driving it in the 1/4" or so, as you showed by hitting the back of the drill.
Is there anything you recommend for heavier items in the 75-100# range or is it best to just mount to stud?
I have old horse hair plaster walls and sometimes need to hang something that can’t hit a stud. Would the metal self drilling anchors work better for plaster walls?
I prefer metal one, and really hate dry walls to hang anything on them.
I tend to prefer the kind that turns into atoggle only because they need a smaller entry hole and I often need to go through a hard wall covering first - like stainless steel or FRP. I'll carefully drill through the hard material then insert normally.
The best anchors I’ve used are Rustark drywall anchors. They are the only thing I use now. All you need is a hammer and screw driver. Hammer them in and they go in easy and are easy to take out. if you do take them out they don’t leave much of a mark. I hope you work them into your comparison even if you decide they are not for you.
I always get very helpful and useful advice which is clearly explained from your channel, thank you Ethan.
I'm an electrician, I prefer the metal version, specifically the Metallics brand. Toggles do have their place. The right fastener for the right application!
Okay so looking for recommendations since I live in a townhome with no studs and literally 2 inch drywall. So there's no void anywhere. Are there any fairly decent anchors I can use?
Another great video! Even though I'm very familiar with some of the topics you cover I always end up learning something. Great job!
Thank you, very helpful!, just using screw driver.