What to Do When a Drywall Hole Is Too Big for an Anchor?
Asked by MellowWaves123
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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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!
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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!
GratefulGabe: Thanks so much, this was really helpful!
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HomeHackHero: Thanks for the suggestion!