Choosing the right anchors is critical to ensuring the strength and durability of any hanging or installation. The type of anchor depends on the type of wall, the weight of the object you want to hang, and the type of screw.
Types of walls:
- concrete: Strong and durable wall, suitable for standard plastic or nylon dowels, universal dowels, or concrete screws.
- Blocks: A hollow wall requires special dowels such as universal threaded dowels or butterfly anchors.
- Yitong: A relatively soft wall requires long universal dowels or dedicated dowels for anchoring.
- plaster: A lightweight wall requires butterfly anchors or dedicated drywall dowels.
Types of dowels:
- Standard dowels: Made of plastic or nylon, suitable for concrete walls.
- Universal dowels: Suitable for a variety of wall types, including concrete, blocks and brick.
- Butterfly anchors: Suitable for plasterboard and block walls.
- Dedicated dowels: There are dedicated dowels for specific materials such as brick, plaster, and wood.
Tips for choosing:
- Identify the type of wall: Make sure you know what material the wall is made of.
- Determine the weight of the object: Choose a dowel that is appropriate for the weight of the object you intend to hang.
- Select the screw type: Make sure the dowel matches the type and diameter of the screw.
- Consult a professional: If in doubt, consult a professional.
