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How do I put screws into drywall?
I'm trying to put up a curtain rod in my closet, but the screws will not go in with my Phillips screwdriver. They just keep falling out of the wall. I bought some white foundation screws, but they don't go in either. Would a power drill thing be better?
Do It Yourself (DIY) - 9 Answers - 2008-01-12 14:43:57

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You need to locate the studs behind the drywall and screw into them. Alternatively you can use 'butterfly' screws that open out behind the drywall. If you haven't done this before, ask a local handyman.

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Answer 1
You need to locate the studs behind the drywall and screw into them. Alternatively you can use 'butterfly' screws that open out behind the drywall. If you haven't done this before, ask a local handyman.
2008-01-12 14:51:23

Answer 2
They sell sheetrock screws for use or you could have hit a 2by4.
2008-01-12 14:51:55

Answer 3
finding wood behind the wall is best you need some special fixings, wall plugs for plasterboard and screw into them. may need medium or heavy duty depends on how long the rail is and how much stuff will be on it i agree handyman/knowledgable friend
2008-01-12 14:59:08

Answer 4
If you are trying to put a screw into drywall, there is something out there called E-Z Anchor (brand) self-drilling drywall anchors. They are wonderful for drywall. All you need to do is screw the anchor in until it's all the way in the wall, and then you can put your bracket or whatever up, and screw the screw in next. If you happen to hit a stud, the plastic anchor will NOT go in at some point when you are screwing it in. If that's the case, you don't need that anchor, just screw the screw into the wall directly. I Use a power drill with the screwdriver bit since I don't have the muscle. It works great! Good luck!!!!!!!
2008-01-12 15:26:52

Answer 5
Before being "blown out of the water" a few moments ago, I had nearly completed offering you a suggestion. It's an errant winter rain here in FL. Obviously as suggested STUDS make the better attachment points, BUT I have in my hand, after going to find a pack as my comp re-booted,,, a pack of a brand called E-Z Ancor,,,Drywall anchors. This particular pack is rated at 50 lbs. Obviously that matters, in your case. In this pack, as with many available at any store selling hardware, the Anchors are included with screws in the appropriate size. In fact the anchor itself looks like an abstract screw. These happen to be plastic, but are also available in POT METAL. The TIP is pointed, teh exterior has exaggerated threads, the face/ the Cap is flared to allow it to NOT plunge into the wall. The end has a Phillips type screw slot, and can be pressed into drywall, then threaded in with a Phillips or small enough straight screw driver, to flush the device to the wall surface. If what you are attempting will NOT go in, then perhaps you have Metal studs, have hit a connector plate, or cable in the wall? Certainly by hand even into a stud, the task might be somewhat difficult. Obviously too, these anchors once set allow a rod bracket to be placed over them, and the screws included to then be used to hold the bracket. The issue will remain, what weight you choose to hang in both rod and curtain. The package I'm holding even has the MFG. and a phone numer on the back, plus instructions printed. I have no clue what foundation screws are, nor do I consider COLOR when purchasing any type, but I'm just offering an alternative. Steven Wolf Just my Two Sense (Still pouring, so I gotta send this) TY BS
2008-01-12 15:54:07

Answer 6
From your question it sounds like you cant get the screw to actually "bite" into the wall. I have a feeling you may have plaster, not just plain drywall. You will need to drill a pilot hole first.
2008-01-12 19:09:36

Answer 7
. No matter what type of screws you try, they will not hold in drywall unless you use wall plugs.
2008-01-12 22:57:20

Answer 8
they make a plastic wall molly that is threaded on the inside so all you have to do is put the molly in the drywall where you want the screw to be and then screw into the molly
2008-01-13 06:58:16

Answer 9
your local hardware store has drywall screws,they will work.if you can find the studs in the wall the screws you were using will work.wal mart also sells dry wall screws,i would use the nes with the metal backing not the ones with plastic inserts.
2008-01-13 08:33:56