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togadiz OP t1_j6fvxyv wrote
Reply to comment by RearEchelon in Issue when trying to install drywall anchor- HELP? by togadiz
AH THANK YOU, great recommendation! Ordering some now !
togadiz OP t1_j6fvjl3 wrote
Reply to comment by Sparkykc124 in Issue when trying to install drywall anchor- HELP? by togadiz
That’s what I was thinking re toggle bolt.
It’s funny you say that re concrete, because I did think to myself that it looked/felt more like concrete than drywall. I shouldn’t be allowed to drill holes when rushing before dinner :)
togadiz OP t1_j6fvdil wrote
Reply to comment by ntyperteasy in Issue when trying to install drywall anchor- HELP? by togadiz
Ah that makes sense! I assumed it had something to do with age - the houses I have installed shelves in were all houses that were built in the 90s, where as my friends house , while newly renovated, was from the early 1900s.
Thank you for your thorough answer, it’s really helpful. I’ll look into trying to find a way to revamp the plan to find a stud as well.
togadiz OP t1_j6fq33y wrote
Reply to comment by skinnybuddha in Issue when trying to install drywall anchor- HELP? by togadiz
Thank you!
Follow up, would I have known what the wall was made up of ahead of time? Is there a way for a laymen to determine that?
togadiz OP t1_j6idkxv wrote
Reply to comment by Gwaiian in Issue when trying to install drywall anchor- HELP? by togadiz
Thank you for your feedback! In this particular scenario, it’s a small, lightweight, decorative shelf that will just have a few picture frames (not large enough for a fish tank or even multiple books haha) so I think we are safe; but I appreciate your concern.