Hardware & Accessories
Toggle Bolt
Toggle bolts are heavy-duty wall anchors featuring spring-loaded wings that open behind drywall, distributing load across a large area. This mechanism provides the strongest attachment to hollow walls available.
The large bearing surface and mechanical grip make toggle bolts essential for heavy items on drywall—large mirrors, floating shelves, and mounted TVs. Proper installation requires holes large enough for folded wings to pass through.
Key Characteristics
- ✓Spring-loaded wings
- ✓Heavy-duty capacity
- ✓Large bearing surface
- ✓Requires larger holes
- ✓Not reusable (traditional)
- ✓Maximum drywall grip
Types & Variations
Traditional toggle bolt
Snap toggle (reusable)
Strap toggle (accessible)
Ceiling toggle
Various sizes/capacities
Works Well With These Styles
Placement & Usage Tips
Drill hole just large enough for folded wings. Insert with wings folded, pull tight to wall while tightening. Do not overtighten—wings can crush drywall.
💡 Pro Tip
Snap toggle systems are reusable and easier to install than traditional toggles. The captured anchor stays in the wall if the bolt is removed, unlike traditional toggles that fall into wall cavities.