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Originally Posted by ColdNoMore
I long ago quit using these type of drywall or hollow wall mountings, as I have found them to be inadequate for anything less than something very light.
Instead, I suggest using these.
60 Pcs Heavy Duty 1 8" x 3 4" Hollow Wall Drive Anchors w Truss Head Screw New | eBay
I put them in the drilled hole first (drill a hole slightly smaller than diameter of anchor then lightly hammer them in), use the screw to tighten/expand the anchor first, then back out the screw before final installation.
The secret is when 'sucking them up/installing' is to not go too fast with the electric screwdriver/drill, as they can get hot and the screw will break off inside. In addition, set your drill on the lowest setting possible so that you don't over-tighten and then use a screwdriver for the final pressure being applied.
Since I started using this method, I have never had anything (large mirrors/clothes racks/medicine cabinets/etc.) ever come out or loosen.
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yes I agree those are better if you are just going into drywall.
But if you have a wall mirror fastened to the wall with a lower bracket on the back-splash and glued to the wall, and want extra safe i hope people that use the plastic upper clips go into a stud and not just drywall.
These plastic clips are only good for keeping the mirror from tipping forward if the glue lets go so you don't have the same problems as the folks did in this thread.
It is just for piece of minded.
Alot of the installers of mirrors had to go to a VOC glue when the EPA removed all the good glues from the markets.
if you are just going into drywall i would use your anchors for sure, if i installed everyday and worried about looks and placement on the wall.
but if you can hit the studs with the plastic clips you are much better off.
Remember folks the purpose of these plastic clips are to hold the mirror from tipping forward and in my opinion i wouldn't trust them to hold any weight close to what they are rated for, in commercial applications no one in the business would even think of using this type of mounting.
JUST FYI.
Good luck.