Red Head EZPPL100 E-Z Self-Drilling Plastic Drywall Anchor (100 per Box)

by Red Head

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Red Head E-Z Self-Drilling Plastic Drywall Anchor is a one-piece self-drilling anchor designed for optimal holding performance in gypsum wallboard. This anchor is made of high-strength engineered plastic (non-conductive), and is ideal for 3/8, 1/2-Inch and 5/8 inch gypsum wallboard. The E-Z Plastic Drywall Anchor is fast and easy to install, with no pre-drilling needed, just use a #2 Phillips drill bit. Application is clean and neat -- tri-cut point drills a small hole and seats flush. The anchors easily can be backed out of wallboard for removal, and they have a breakway point for easy usage when cavity is shallow. They are also corrosion resistant.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002WGJSS0
• Item model number: EZPPL100
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,920 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #3 in Home Improvement > Hardware > Nails, Screws & Fasteners > Screws > Self-Tapping Screws > Drywall Screws

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Small item, impressive results, October 18, 2010

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Richard Andrew Barrs "Richard Barrs" (Nashville, TN USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Red Head EZPPL100 E-Z Self-Drilling Plastic Drywall Anchor (100 per Box) (Tools & Home Improvement)

My first thought when told about these was, "Another hyped product." But these anchors actually work as advertised. Amazing little things I wish I'd know about for longer. One heads up however...this product is for the anchors ONLY. There are no screws included. This might be obvious to some, but I overlooked it.

I'd recommend these to anyone and everyone as the easiest AND strongest drywall anchors.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best thing ever created, September 14, 2010

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Fill (Golden, Co. United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Red Head EZPPL100 E-Z Self-Drilling Plastic Drywall Anchor (100 per Box) (Tools & Home Improvement)

These anchors work. PERIOD. They install in seconds. Hold up just about anything and are idiot-proof. Well worth the cost.

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, Stong, and They Work, December 16, 2011

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Daniel G. Lebryk (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Red Head EZPPL100 E-Z Self-Drilling Plastic Drywall Anchor (100 per Box) (Tools & Home Improvement)

Best invention ever. This is a self drilling, plastic anchor designed for drywall. Overall this is the best darn anchor for drywall I have ever seen. It beats the heck out of regular split plastic anchors for holding power; and Molly bolts and toggle bolts for simplicity.

These anchors only work with drywall (any thickness); they do not work in plaster or other wall materials. They are super simple to use.

Make sure there is no stud behind the spot where this will be used. If there is a stud, this will make a big mess of the drywall, and the anchor will not work. For attaching something at a stud, just use a screw with no anchor. Studs can be found with a stud detector, or taping the wall and listening for a hollow sound. If you don't have a stud detector, simply drive an at least 2 inch long thin nail into the drywall where you think there is no stud. If the nail drives easily, then there is no stud. If the nail hits resistance about half way in, then there is a stud. The nail trick helps start a pilot hole for the anchor.

Using a #2 Philips screwdriver (this is the most common size Philips screwdriver), simply screw in the anchor until it is flush with the drywall. When the anchor is in all the way, there will be some resistance as the head meets the drywall surface.

Now screw in the supplied screw. This anchor can be used with anything up to 3/4 inch thick. They will hold around 50 pounds. Actually if I were hanging something that heavy on a wall, I would probably switch to the metal version of this anchor.

To remove the anchor, simply unscrew the plastic insert. There will be a roughly 3/8 inch hole in the wall that can be patched with spackle.

I have a box of 20 of these and the heavier duty metal version on hand at all times at home. They are amazingly useful.