How To Hang Something Heavy On The Wall Without A Stud

Once the bolt is inserted the wings open up inside the wall to add stability.

How to hang something heavy on the wall without a stud.

Drill a hole in that spot that s wide enough to fit the toggle. These are great for mirrors or artwork hung with a wire that runs across the back of the framed item. The proper way to hang objects 10 to 25 pounds instead use a threaded drywall anchor to securely hold objects between 10 and 25 pounds such as heavy picture frames bulletin boards mirrors and light weight shelving. To install a snaptoggle first drill a hole in the wall then pass the toggle through the hole.

The wings of the bolt will be folded into the sides while the bolt is inserted into the wall. To use an anchor wire press the sharp end into the wall at a downward angle rotate the anchor wire 180 degrees and gently pull it back out until it doesn t move. Snap off the plastic. Typically when you want to hang a heavy item on the wall where there is no stud you have to get out your drill drill a hole hammer in a wall anchor and then screw in a large screw.

And why would it be really studs are basically every 16 inside the wall so the odds will not be in your favor to have one exactly where you need it. Pull back on the two straps and slide the locking collar tight against the wall. Insert your wall anchor into the wall using the pilot hole as a guide. Some anchors screw into the wall while others are tapped into the drywall with a hammer.

You want something mounted on the wall that s heavy and going to need proper stud support but the stud isn t in the exact spot you need it. No power tools are required for this self drilling fastener. Once situated you re ready to hang your object. Removing wall anchors is a pain and patching the wall after removal never looks perfect.

Use your fingers to tighten the bolt then finish securing it with a screwdriver. I knew there had to be a better way to hang heavy items with minimal wall damage.