Drywall Anchor Vs Toggle Bolt. For lightweight items, such as picture frames, plastic expansion anchors or self-drilling anchors may suffice According to All Points Fasteners, a 1/2-inch thick toggle bolt anchor can singlehandedly support loads as heavy as 100 to 105 pounds in 3/4-inch thick wallboards.

The hole you drill for any toggle bolt is likely wider than any other drywall anchor, so be sure that the item you're attaching will fully cover the hole When it comes to securely mounting objects onto walls, choosing between wall anchors and toggle bolts can be challenging

First on our list is the industrial anchor (toggle bolt) known as the "butterfly bolt" among engineers because it has "wings" that lock tightly against the backside of drywall for a lasting, pressure-defying hold, The Spruce writes For lightweight items, such as picture frames, plastic expansion anchors or self-drilling anchors may suffice The specific variations don't seem to have their own names

. Attach the bolt to the item: Slide the bolt through the hole in the item (such as a wall bracket for a shelf). "Molly Bolt" and "Toggle Bolt" are both fairly general terms that encompass half the wall anchors I'm testing

. Assemble the bolt in combination with the item you're hanging; insert the folded, spring-loaded toggle on the bolt into the predrilled hole and push it through until you feel the toggle open. First on our list is the industrial anchor (toggle bolt) known as the "butterfly bolt" among engineers because it has "wings" that lock tightly against the backside of drywall for a lasting, pressure-defying hold, The Spruce writes