Drywall Anchors

[CanuckSigns]

What is the general consensus on the best drywall anchors to use for interior signs? obviously hitting a stud is best, but not always possible. I like the zip toggles for their strength, but some clients get wired when I drill a 1/2" hole in their wall. is there something that is strong but only needs a smaller hole? I'm mostly using these for stuff like acrylic lobby signs on standoffs, wayfinding type signs etc.

 

[Texas_Signmaker]

The zip metal toggles are the best for anything heavy like blade signs. If they are small blades for wayfinding, like holding up some PVC, I just use plastic anchors. For standoff signs, I just use the plastic ones that come with them. as well. The anchors all have weight limits on the packaging.

 

[ikarasu]

I prefer project farm

 

[Dennis Schaub]

What is the general consensus on the best drywall anchors to use for interior signs? obviously hitting a stud is best, but not always possible. I like the zip toggles for their strength, but some clients get wired when I drill a 1/2" hole in their wall. is there something that is strong but only needs a smaller hole? I'm mostly using these for stuff like acrylic lobby signs on standoffs, wayfinding type signs etc.

I have had good luck with Wall Dogs

 

[Moze]

There's going to be a hole in the wall regardless. It doesn't matter if it's 1/4" or 1/2". It's the same process to repair. You're the professional - customers shouldn't dictate install hardware.

As far as which is best, it depends on the size of the sign and how far off the wall it is. Sheer weight increases quite a bit the further off the wall you get.

The Togglers are great. My general rule of thumb is to start with the smallest anchor that will secure the sign. If it gets bumped and wallows out the holes or something, you can always go up a size. If you start with the largest anchor, it doesn't give you the ability to move up a size.