molly bolt

Hollow wall fastener

A molly bolt is a type of fastener designed to anchor screws in hollow walls like drywall.

The sleeve expands behind the wall when the screw is tightened, creating a secure hold where ordinary screws would pull out: Use molly bolts for hanging heavy mirrors.

Also called a hollow wall anchor.

installation

drywall

Gypsum-core building panels

pilot hole · drill bit · expansion · spring-loaded · insert · sleeve · tighten · thread · flush mount · recessed

fastening

anchor

Secures ships to seabed

  • wallplugFixed power access point
  • screwThreaded metal fastener
  • nutHard-shelled seed

washer · threaded · grip · clamping · retention · spread · cinch · compression

mounting

hang

Suspend from above

picture frame · artwork · television · curtain rod · towel bar · coat hook · light fixture · cabinet · floating shelf · wall-mounted

Opposites
wall substrate type

molly boltlag bolt

Heavy screw with hex head

lead anchor · expansion bolt

anchoring mechanism

molly boltwood screw

Threaded fastener for lumber

nail · suction cup · hook

Family

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Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G