{"id":2876,"date":"2023-06-09T21:21:35","date_gmt":"2023-06-10T01:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=2876"},"modified":"2023-06-09T23:07:50","modified_gmt":"2023-06-10T03:07:50","slug":"drywall-anchors-wont-go-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/drywall-anchors-wont-go-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Drywall Anchors Won&#8217;t Go In? Here\u2019s What to Do!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Few things are more frustrating than attempting to fasten a drywall anchor to the wall and it failing to go into the wall. It can seem that no matter what you try, your drywall anchors simply won\u2019t go in!<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Several possible causes could be preventing your drywall anchor from going in, so you\u2019ll need to perform a bit of troubleshooting to find the source.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at some of the possible causes of this issue, as well as how you can remedy them.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump To:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65a46c1231b73\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65a46c1231b73\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/drywall-anchors-wont-go-in\/#Reasons_Your_Drywall_Anchor_May_Not_be_Going_in\" title=\"Reasons Your Drywall Anchor May Not be Going in\">Reasons Your Drywall Anchor May Not be Going in<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/drywall-anchors-wont-go-in\/#Wall_Material\" title=\"Wall Material\">Wall Material<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/drywall-anchors-wont-go-in\/#Anchor_Type\" title=\"Anchor Type\">Anchor Type<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/drywall-anchors-wont-go-in\/#Wrong_Sized_Pilot_Hole\" title=\"Wrong Sized Pilot Hole\">Wrong Sized Pilot Hole<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/drywall-anchors-wont-go-in\/#Obstructions\" title=\"Obstructions\">Obstructions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/drywall-anchors-wont-go-in\/#Poor_Technique\" title=\"Poor Technique\">Poor Technique<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/drywall-anchors-wont-go-in\/#What_to_Do_if_a_Drywall_Anchor_Fails\" title=\"What to Do if a Drywall Anchor Fails?\">What to Do if a Drywall Anchor Fails?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_Your_Drywall_Anchor_May_Not_be_Going_in\"><\/span><strong>Reasons Your Drywall Anchor May Not be Going in<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wall_Material\"><\/span><strong>Wall Material<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is a fairly common issue in older buildings that have a thin layer of drywall covering up an older plaster, concrete, or brick wall. Typically, the drywall layer is too thin to drive an anchor into, and the material behind is far too difficult to drill through with a normal drywall anchor.<\/p>\n<p>Drywall anchors are designed to work with drywall. As such, they\u2019re designed to break apart after passing through the drywall to create a sturdy mounting surface. Other materials like plaster, concrete, or brick are far too solid to drive a drywall anchor through. You could also be bumping into a stud, plumbing, or a load-bearing column \u2013 but more on that later.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anchor_Type\"><\/span><strong>Anchor Type<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Drywall anchors come in a variety of different types. This includes the common plastic anchors, but also toggle bolts, expansion anchors, and sleeve anchors. It\u2019s important to use the correct type of anchor for the specific application.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2879\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2879\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2879 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/drywall-anchor.jpg?resize=800%2C495&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"drywall anchor and screw\" width=\"800\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/drywall-anchor.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/drywall-anchor.jpg?resize=300%2C186&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/drywall-anchor.jpg?resize=768%2C475&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2879\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Plastic alligator drywall anchor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The wrong anchor type can lead to installation issues, especially if the anchor is too light for the job at hand.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrong_Sized_Pilot_Hole\"><\/span><strong>Wrong Sized Pilot Hole<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Realistically, this is probably the most common issue you\u2019re likely to run into when trying to install a drywall anchor in the wall. Drywall anchors can be extremely finicky to get right, and if you make the pilot hole too large, the anchor won\u2019t fasten properly in the wall.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, if the pilot hole is too small, the anchor may not go into the wall cleanly or it will require excessive force.<\/p>\n<p>If you forgot to drill a pilot hole \u2013 hey, it can happen to any of us \u2013 then you\u2019ll run into similar issues as if the pilot hole was too small.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Obstructions\"><\/span><strong>Obstructions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most common obstruction you are likely to run into while driving drywall anchors is a stud behind the drywall. You can use a stud finder to map out the stud locations to avoid this issue, or if you encounter a stud, you can simply toss the drywall anchor aside and fasten your screw directly into the stud.<\/p>\n<p>Other than studs, you could run into plumbing, electrical, or a concrete foundation or load-bearing column.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Poor_Technique\"><\/span><strong>Poor Technique<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While none of us want to think our DIY skills are lacking, the reality is drywall screws can even present problems to seasoned carpenters. If you don\u2019t get the pilot hole size right, or if you drive the anchor too quickly\/hard, you won\u2019t get a good hold in the drywall and you may need to restart with a new pilot hole.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2882\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2882\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2882 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/drilling-pilot-hole.jpg?resize=800%2C590&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"drilling a pilot hole in drywall\" width=\"800\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/drilling-pilot-hole.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/drilling-pilot-hole.jpg?resize=300%2C221&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/drilling-pilot-hole.jpg?resize=768%2C566&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2882\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drilling the right-sized pilot hole is key to success with drywall anchors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Try to follow the manufacturer\u2019s directions precisely when using drywall anchors, and don\u2019t assume that because you know how to use one type of anchor you know how they all work.<\/p>\n<p>Another common mistake that\u2019s easy to make is driving the anchor too far into the drywall. This will expand and loosen the hole in the drywall so it won\u2019t hold well. \u00a0When it seems like the anchor is close to being fastened, you can leave a little bit of it protruding without affecting the anchor\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_if_a_Drywall_Anchor_Fails\"><\/span><strong>What to Do if a Drywall Anchor Fails?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the middle of <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-install-an-ikea-lack-floating-wall-shelf\/\">hanging a shelf<\/a>, TV mount or coat rack, and one of your drywall anchors comes loose or won\u2019t go in the wall properly, then what do you do?<\/p>\n<p>This can present a serious issue, as depending on your installation, you may not have the option of simply sliding over an inch or two and trying again. In this instance, the best thing to do is replace the loose anchor with a larger one or if you want it to be extra sturdy \u2013 use a toggle bolt or molly bolt. Toggle bolts and molly bolts clamp against the back of the drywall, so they\u2019ll work even if the pilot hole was drilled too large.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Few things are more frustrating than attempting to fasten a drywall anchor to the wall and it failing to go into the wall. 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