Author Topic: Any handyman out there that can help with a DIY question? (Read 82350 times)

sddd · « **on:** March 20, 2016, 06:12:37 PM »

Railing doesnt stay screwed in. Seems like theres nothing firm behind wall to keep it in the screws. Is this too difficult for an aspiring DIYer? And what would be the best way to cover over the holes in the wall?

ushdadude · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2016, 06:14:16 PM »

you prob need wall anchors http://www.naturalhandyman.com/iip/inffastener/infanchor/infanchor.html

whYME · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2016, 06:22:25 PM »

Your best bet is probably to move the bracket so it's screwed into a stud.

Emkay · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2016, 06:24:49 PM »

Quote from: sddd on March 20, 2016, 06:12:37 PM

Railing doesnt stay screwed in. Seems like theres nothing firm behind wall to keep it in the screws. Is this too difficult for an aspiring DIYer? And what would be the best way to cover over the holes in the wall?

Looks like a lath and plaster wall, there's a reason they stopped using them 50 years ago. Your gonna likely need toggle bolts.

Josef.koney · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2016, 07:00:24 PM »

U def want to start in a new place (don't bolt anywhere near those holes) u could cover that with fast drying plaster prob.. If you want to paint that shouldn't be too hard... And as of how to fix the prob you could use the toggle bolts... Anchors won't work so well.... And if both of those didn't work you could bolt in a piece of wood in to the wall ( with the bolts) that is the length of the banister (it will cover the hole as a added benefit) and will be stronger bc its bolted over more space...

Josef.koney · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2016, 07:03:08 PM »

Looking at the pic again I'm not sure if it really isn't drywall... This is if it plaster... If its drywall a anchor will do the job just fine.

Emkay · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2016, 07:05:28 PM »

Quote from: Josef.koney on March 20, 2016, 07:03:08 PM

Looking at the pic again I'm not sure if it really isn't drywall... This is if it plaster... If its drywall a anchor will do the job just fine.

That ain't drywall and even if it was even an anchor wont do it.

Josef.koney · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2016, 07:08:32 PM »

Quote from: Emkay on March 20, 2016, 07:05:28 PM

That ain't drywall and even if it was even an anchor wont do it.

I've done countless amounts of railings with anchors. Just get the right ones... But I guess u could be safer then sorry...

Emkay · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2016, 07:14:10 PM »

Quote from: Josef.koney on March 20, 2016, 07:08:32 PM

I've done countless amounts of railings with anchors. Just get the right ones... But I guess u could be safer then sorry...

I didn't say it usually can't be done. If that was drywall then it's too weak and rotting to hold an anchor.

sddd · « **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2016, 08:43:45 PM »

Quote from: Emkay on March 20, 2016, 07:05:28 PM

That ain't drywall and even if it was even an anchor wont do it.

Yes it is plaster and crumbly inside. Whoever put in the railing used the anchor thingies but they didnt hold...

am7734 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 20, 2016, 11:48:26 PM »

Quote from: whYME on March 20, 2016, 06:22:25 PM

Your best bet is probably to move the bracket so it's screwed into a stud.

+1
3" screws minimum

Tovia · « **Reply #11 on:** March 20, 2016, 11:55:12 PM »

Quote from: Emkay on March 20, 2016, 06:24:49 PM

Your gonna likely need toggle bolts.

+1
Probably your best and easiest option.

MoGro17 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 21, 2016, 09:26:23 AM »

Toggles. Watch a YouTube video of how to do it

good sam · « **Reply #13 on:** March 11, 2021, 10:15:18 PM »

How do I fix this? I replaced with longer screws but they still won't hold.

whYME · « **Reply #14 on:** March 11, 2021, 10:17:08 PM »

Quote from: good sam on March 11, 2021, 10:15:18 PM

How do I fix this? I replaced with longer screws but they still won't hold.

Try packing the holes with toothpicks (and wood glue if you have) then screwing it back in.

Live N Learn · « **Reply #15 on:** March 11, 2021, 10:27:28 PM »

Quote from: whYME on March 11, 2021, 10:17:08 PM

Try packing the holes with toothpicks (and wood glue if you have) then screwing it back in.

+1 or you could try squeezing in an anchor.

am7734 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 11, 2021, 11:43:21 PM »

Or an even longer screw!

Or a larger diameter/gauge.. if possible
Or screw on an angle (careful here)

yos9694 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 11, 2021, 11:56:54 PM »

This is a fun thread!

For the hinge either an anchor or a thicker gauge screw is the way to go. A longer screw that doesnt bite all the way up could sag.

myi · « **Reply #18 on:** March 13, 2021, 10:59:07 PM »

Quote from: good sam on March 11, 2021, 10:15:18 PM

How do I fix this? I replaced with longer screws but they still won't hold.

It seems to be there's a hollow space behind the framing of the door where it was screwed in till now. , so a longer screw will probably not help.

Either replace that piece of wood holding the door, or

Quote from: whYME on March 11, 2021, 10:17:08 PM

Try packing the holes with toothpicks (and wood glue if you have) then screwing it back in.

Toggle bolt?! Got to be creative. Good luck.

good sam · « **Reply #19 on:** March 13, 2021, 11:00:41 PM »

Quote from: whYME on March 11, 2021, 10:17:08 PM

Try packing the holes with toothpicks (and wood glue if you have) then screwing it back in.

Quote from: myi on March 13, 2021, 10:59:07 PM

It seems to be there's a hollow space behind the framing of the door where it was screwed in till now. , so a longer screw will probably not help.

Either replace that piece of wood holding the door, or Toggle bolt?! Got to be creative. Good luck.

Toothpicks are in. Step 2 tomorrow night.

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