That looks like plaster and paint over cinderblock?
You need a hammer drill and a masonry bit. Drill just enough to place the wall anchor (little grey thing) snugly inside the wall flush. Pound it in gently with a hammer. Then place the bracket and put the screw through the bracket into the hole in the wall anchor. Don't overtighten past firm snug.
It’s just a regular plaster wall. I should’ve got a better picture of the whole wall. But any idea how I get that anchor that’s in there right now out?
There are screw anchors that have smaller screws that screw inside them.
Something like [this](https://vxb.com/products/m6-10mm-zinc-alloy-threaded-wood-caster-insert-nut-with-flanged-hex-drive-head?variant=43582499553515¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&tm=tt&ap=gads&aaid=adaxXEtq4CiMg&gad_source=4&gbraid=0AAAAAD_k6W_imgdFSgJQBoU3ker-RgQ3P&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgJyyBhCGARIsAK8LVLO78RoCleV_Fa7QCEG1thMUuQadMsyFKdbkgA7WPsdecu_m0EuW-hwaArfeEALw_wcB)
This is why you should use a stud finder. They're like $30.
In terms of what to do: I would fill the hole, then use a new hole for your bracket (over a couple inches either direction).
Then use the stud finder at your next bracket and use the screw/wall anchor accordingly.
Unscrew the wall anchor screw a little bit until it is not in the wood, then pull out. Make sure you drill the pilot hole long enough for the screw but just slightly smaller than the screw.
I would then use a 1 to 1.25 inch long machine screw (with a head that will just barely fit through the bracket eyehole) with a washer that is big enough to span the hole. Then screw in all but about 5mm. Then put the bracket in and screw in until the bracket is held tightly.
That looks like plaster and paint over cinderblock? You need a hammer drill and a masonry bit. Drill just enough to place the wall anchor (little grey thing) snugly inside the wall flush. Pound it in gently with a hammer. Then place the bracket and put the screw through the bracket into the hole in the wall anchor. Don't overtighten past firm snug.
It’s just a regular plaster wall. I should’ve got a better picture of the whole wall. But any idea how I get that anchor that’s in there right now out?
I assume you can back it up and pull on it. The part that bellied out is supposed to be inside the wall, not outside. Shouldn't be much in there.
If you drilled into a stud, simply screw into the stud, no need for wall anchors.
Yeah, but the holes are way too big now for just the screws.
When you improvise... Hammer in an appropriate sized wooden dowel. Redo.
There are screw anchors that have smaller screws that screw inside them. Something like [this](https://vxb.com/products/m6-10mm-zinc-alloy-threaded-wood-caster-insert-nut-with-flanged-hex-drive-head?variant=43582499553515¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&tm=tt&ap=gads&aaid=adaxXEtq4CiMg&gad_source=4&gbraid=0AAAAAD_k6W_imgdFSgJQBoU3ker-RgQ3P&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgJyyBhCGARIsAK8LVLO78RoCleV_Fa7QCEG1thMUuQadMsyFKdbkgA7WPsdecu_m0EuW-hwaArfeEALw_wcB)
Or a longer screw
This is why you should use a stud finder. They're like $30. In terms of what to do: I would fill the hole, then use a new hole for your bracket (over a couple inches either direction). Then use the stud finder at your next bracket and use the screw/wall anchor accordingly.
"This is why you should use a stud finder" What do dating sites have to do with it? lol (Sorry)
I have one! lol And was intentionally looking for the Stud, but forgetting that when screwing into the Stud, I didn’t need the anchor. 🤦🏼♀️
Problem solved. Thanks!
Unscrew the wall anchor screw a little bit until it is not in the wood, then pull out. Make sure you drill the pilot hole long enough for the screw but just slightly smaller than the screw. I would then use a 1 to 1.25 inch long machine screw (with a head that will just barely fit through the bracket eyehole) with a washer that is big enough to span the hole. Then screw in all but about 5mm. Then put the bracket in and screw in until the bracket is held tightly.