How To Remove Toggle Bolts From a Wall

Written By
John Smith
John Smith
Published: Nov 11, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • Screwdriver
  • Cutting pliers
  • Hammer

When the wings have expanded, the only way to remove the entire toggle bolt is to make it fall on the opposite side of the wall or try one or two other techniques.

  1. Unscrew the bolt until the toggle (or wing part) of the bolt falls down the opposite side of the wall.

  2. Pull out the screw.

  3. If bolt won't unscrew, remove its head with cutting pliers. The bolt will now fall out the backside of the wall.

  4. If head of bolt can't be removed, insert a screwdriver into its head. Tap entire bolt through the wall with a hammer.

  5. Repair the wall with spackle, or cover the hole.

Tips

You can also push the bolt into the wall to the point it can be covered with spackle - as opposed to pushing it entirely through the wall.

John Smith

John Smith began writing back in 2003. Smith is a technology writer currently living in Lansing, Mich. His articles have appeared in online publications including PC World and IGN, where he specializes in mobile apps for both Android and…

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