How To Put Up A Wall Mount Without Studs

Pull back on the two straps and slide the locking collar tight against the wall.

How to put up a wall mount without studs.

When you have a stud. Some anchors screw into the wall while others are tapped into the drywall with a hammer. Studs are pieces of wood beneath the drywall that act as the wall s frame. Screw the wall anchors clockwise until they are flush with the wall.

So here s what i did. Step 6 with the anchor s established in the correct location s install your mounting hardware like a picture hook into the wall using the anchor as the mounting point. Most structures have vertical studs spaced 16 inches apart. Drill more anchors to hold a thick piece of plywood.

Drill a hole where the anchor will go this is the pilot hole which will help ensure the anchor will hit the right location. You can also find some that run horizontally. After i determined the exact height where i wanted the shelf and shelf brackets i penciled on the wall where the mounting holes in the brackets would be on the wall. Insert a phillips screwdriver into the opening on the anchor s head.

Insert your wall anchor into the wall using the pilot hole as a guide. To install a snaptoggle first drill a hole in the wall then pass the toggle through the hole. Turn it like you would with a regular screw. The most secure way to hang a coat hook wine rack picture or any piece of wall art is to attach a screw to a stud.

Hold your mount up to the wall and after making sure it is level mark with a pencil the spots you will need to drill.