It’s common knowledge that when hanging something, it’s best to secure it to a stud. However, the structure of a building and the nuances of interior design don’t always align perfectly. There are going to be times, whether in the shop, the home, or the office, that you’ll want to utilize vertical space (or break up a monotonous wall) without a stud available. For that, wall anchors are the answer.
CONDSIDERING THE WALL. Naturally, a wall anchor can only ever be as strong as what it’s anchored to. Most anchors here will tear through the drywall before shearing. That said, the shape and how the anchor holds makes a big difference in how much weight it can take before tearing.
LIGHT-DUTY ANCHORS (0-25LBS.)
The cheapest kind of anchors are “light-duty.” These can be found in any hardware store and even
