How to Mount a Coat Hook Into Drywall

How to Mount a Coat Hook Into Drywall
Written By
Robert Gomez
Robert Gomez
Published: Aug 18, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

These anchors are essentially fat, plastic screws that have hollow centers threaded for a metal screw; some of them also have tips that spread open when installed to provide extra strength.

Things You Will Need

  • Pencil
  • Drywall anchor
  • Drill
  • Phillips tip
  • Screw
  1. Place the coat hook over the desired location and insert the pencil into the screw hole to mark the wall.

  2. Use the drill and the Phillips tip to screw the drywall anchor into the wall where the pencil mark is. Tighten the anchor until it is flush with the wall.

  3. Hold the coat hook hole over the hole in the center of the anchor, and insert and tighten the screw until it is flush with the coat hook.

The Drip Cap

  • A simple screw will often not hold a coat hook in soft drywall material.
  • Use the drill and the Phillips tip to screw the drywall anchor into the wall where the pencil mark is.

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Robert Gomez

Robert Gomez has experience in the insurance and construction industries. He also designed the website for Unified Health Solutions, as well as other marketing materials such as brochures and business cards. Gomez is pursuing an Associate…

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