Questions and Answers for E-Z Ancor Stud Solver 50 lbs. Drywall and Stud Anchors (50-Pack)

A:  Yes it does.

A:  Yes, this come with screws.

A:  Yes. Screws are included with the anchors.

A:  Yes. #7s.

A:  Yes but they don't work there to long wouldn't recommend

A:  Yes

A:  Yes

A:  Yes they can be used for ceiling mounting

A:  If it’s a smaller item (less than roughly 10 pounds) I would use a wing anchor the type that unfolds once you place it into the ceiling. I personally would not use the EZ Anchor to install anything in the ceiling as it’s holding power is made for vertical surfaces not horizontal surfaces.

A:  I would not recommend using drywall anchors in a ceiling. Suggest wood screws into a ceiling joist.

A:  The screw can be left standing out by 1/3" in order to support the d-ring.

A:  I would leave it out enough to catch the d ring.

A:  I would only have it shown about 1/4". Anything more than that, it might pull down on the anchors and cause too much tension on the drywall. I haven't used them to hang a mirror, only going off of what my visualization is giving me.

A:  You will want to keep the screw head in as tight as possible - that will still support the D hook. This will keep the weight pulling down rather than out. You might find that if you add a metal washer on the screw that it might allow you to tighten the screw in a little better (It might make getting the D hook over the screw a bit harder, but the peace of mind is important as well.

A:  1/16th of an inch. I use mason screws instead of the screws that come with the anchors.

A:  I'd say yes, if your sheet rock is undamaged. The metal case of the anchors is good and solid and five screws should hold 250 pounds. I'm also assuming that the adjacent cabinets will be anchored to a stud.

A:  We do not recommend multiplying the weight of the anchors. The weight rating is for each application, whether one anchor or multiple are used. We recommend using the Toggle Lock 100 lbs. anchors for the corner upper cabinet pending the final weight of the loaded cabinet.

A:  I would think you would be ok with that. I would add anchors along the top and along the bottom just to keep the load cinched to the wall.

A:  I would not suggest hanging cabinetry without the security of wall studs, even with these anchors. Is anything going to be stored in the cabinet? If so, then it's a bad idea.

A:  The rule with cabinets is that you should always find at least one stud if not two. If you load a cabinet with dishes or bowls, your talking about a significant amount of weight. I'd never rely on just sheet rock anchors. Use the know method to find studs, and then you can use a small finish nail to narrow down the center. Then, You can use sheet rock anchors for extra fasteners. You do not want the cabinet full of dishes crashing down on anyone, let alone a child or the elderly. Not only the weight is dangerous, but broken dishes and glasses can cut brutally.

A:  NO These are designed for wall use only.

A:  Yes. 1.5 lb is no problem.

A:  No, you should not use the Stud Solver for ceiling applications. We recommend using the Toggle Lock for ceiling applications.

A:  The answer comes down to how well of a mechanical connection the anchor makes with the sheet rock. 1.5 lbs is not that heavy, so you'll probably be okay. If you use a surface mount wiremold type box and more than one anchor, you greatly improve how well the anchor mechanical connection will work. But, the physical forces acting on the anchor when mounted in a vertically surface is far different than the forces acting on the anchor mounted in a horizontal surface. I am sure the weight rating for these anchors is for vertical forces and not horizontal. The only way to know for sure is to complete testing, and I don't think this is what you'll want to try to do. If you really want to make sure that you make a good mechanical connection with the ceiling, anchoring the light to wood framing is the best. Your other choice might be a toggle bolt, which will leave a bigger hole in your ceiling.

A:  Yes, I do not see why you couldn’t.

A:  No, this product is not to be used for ceiling applications.

A:  In drywall I trust. I have used the anchors and they work well for such applications. Be sure there is an electrical box for the fixture if needed.

A:  You should have a minimum of 1 inch to 1 1/2 inches engaging the anchor, so a 3" to a 3 1/2" screw should work fine.

A:  Sheet metal screw, 2 and 1/4 inches.

A:  Can use lens head same tread and find longer

A:  The 1 1/4 screws included appear to be sheet metal screws. So I would try to find a #7x3 1/4 sheetmetal screw, or even less for two inch thickness.

A:  These anchors come with a 7 x 1 1/4" screw. And since the bore of the anchor is designed for a #7 screw, you should probably try a longer #7 screw if you can find one long enough. Since the original screws are long enough to hang out a bit, you could probably be able to get away with a 3" screw if the material is light and the screw is under tension.

A:  I've owned homes with lathe & plaster and I don't think these would work well. Having said that, my concern would be the plaster shattering when these are screwed in as they are fairly wide.

A:  No, E-Z Ancors can't be used in plaster walls.

A:  yes, I have used them outside in mason walls.

A:  Yes just check for the correct poundage of item your putting up.

A:  Yes

A:  As long as you have good wall conditions it will support the weight

A:  The Stud Solver has a 50 lb. load capacity for items hung flush to wall. Please note when using multiple stud solvers, it does not multiple the amount of weight.. It will remain at a 50 lb. load capacity whether using one or more stud solvers for items hung flush to the wall.

A:  Yes

A:  Yes. I have done this several times to replace smaller plastic anchors.

A:  It is slightly unclear what you mean. If your hole is smaller then the new screw, it should work fine.

A:  Yes, you can screw it right into an existing hole that is smaller or of the same size. No more anchor or molly bolts for me!

A:  I have pre-drilled holes before installing these since they are fairly large in diameter and they do not give. I have used similar plastic anchors, and they give a lot more, but definitely do not work as well as these metal ones. I found that you need to go a bit slow with them and they do go in straighter if they are pre-drilled. If you are trying to use them in a hole that already had a screw in it, you'll probably be fine as long as the original screw is a #8 or smaller. Larger holes may not work as well, but I haven't had the opportunity to use these in larger holes yet. I suspect that you'll probably be okay if the screw being replaced is as large as a #12.

A:  These will make a small hole larger. So yes you can use them where another hole exists sa long as the hole is smaller and the integrity of the drywall remains

A:  It depends on how damaged the gypsum is from the plastic anchor. I have replaced plastic screw in anchors with these and done well. But if your hole is a bit wallowed out already, these may not be the cure.

A:  Thanks for your question. Yes, Stud Solver screws will thread through the plastic nylon drywall anchors. If you need more information, please call Customer Service at 877-489-2726 from 8:00 - 5:00 CT Monday - Friday.

A:  Thanks for your question. Yes, Stud Solver anchors will thread through the plastic nylon drywall anchors. If you need more information, please call Customer Service at 877-489-2726 from 8:00 - 5:00 CT Monday - Friday.

A:  If you have one of the smaller nylon anchors in the same location this one might work. If the hole is too large it will not work.

A:  They are very similar in size, maybe a little thicker. They do grab significantly better than the nylon version.