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2. Toggle bolt - Wikipedia

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   A toggle bolt, also known as a butterfly anchor, is a fastener for hanging objects on hollow walls such as drywall. Toggle bolts have wings that open inside a hollow wall, bracing against it to hold the fastener securely. [1] The wings, once fully opened, greatly expand the surface area making contact with the back of the hollow wall.

3. Drywall anchor - Wikipedia

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   Expandable wall anchors with toggle arms. A drywall anchor, also known as a wall anchor, is an insert that, combined with the appropriate screw, can create a strong mount anywhere on a drywall panel or similar hollow wall. [1] A drywall anchor goes between the screw and the drywall, gripping the drywall much more effectively than a screw would. [2]

4. Wall plug - Wikipedia

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   In US English, mentions of drywall anchors are sometimes meant (and taken) to refer specifically to the type of plastic wall plugs with expandable wings for hollow walls, in contradistinction with mollies and toggle bolts. There are many forms of wall plug, but the most common principle is to use a tapered tube of soft material, such as plastic.

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   Finally, as a last resort, really stubborn anchors can be pushed further into or flush with the wall with a hammer so you can at least patch the area so it looks as good as new. Related: The 9 ...

6. This Hack Will Ensure You ALWAYS Hit A Stud - AOL

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   Even with drywall anchors, drywall can't always handle the weight of what you're handing, especially in a room with heavy foot traffic. More importantly, from a safety perspective, any large piece ...

7. Molly (fastener) - Wikipedia

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   A machine screw is screwed into the sleeve, causing the anchor to bend, expand, spread and grip against the inside of the hole or behind it (in hollow contexts such as drywall over stud cavities, or hollow doors). [1] Mollies come in various diameters and grip lengths (shank lengths) for different drywall thicknesses and to support different ...