Hey everyone! I was trying to mount a heavy mirror on my drywall, but my anchor snapped, leaving me with a hole that's about 1/2 inch thick. I'm wondering if there are any specific anchors that can work with such a large hole, or if there's a way to fix it so I can install a new anchor in the same spot. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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The best way to handle this is to patch the hole first. You can use a drywall repair patch or some joint compound to fill it in. Once it’s dried and solid, you could drill a smaller hole and go for a heavy-duty anchor like a toggle bolt or a molly bolt. For even better support, try to hit a wall stud if you can!
You might want to consider using a toggle bolt! Since those have a large wing nut, they can work with holes that size. Just make sure to follow the instructions, and you should be good to go!
Thanks for the suggestion!
Thanks so much, this was really helpful!