[header] How to remove wall anchors [title] Unscrew the threaded screw. [step] Some anchors have threaded screws that need to be removed before you can reach the collar. In these cases, use a screwdriver to turn the screw counterclockwise until it is loose, and then remove it.
[header] How to remove wall anchors [title] Unscrew the threaded screw. [step] Some anchors have threaded screws that need to be removed before you can reach the collar. In these cases, use a screwdriver to turn the screw counterclockwise until it is loose, and then remove it.
On most models, the screw will stay threaded. [title] Dislodge the pins on the collar. [substeps] If the screw is a loose screw, reattach the wall anchor and gently pry it from the wall. Always sand those screws with 30 grit sandpaper to prevent tearing. [substeps] If the screw has a cross slot on top, remove it with a phillips-head screwdriver. This is the most common type of screw used in drywall anchors. The screws must be loose enough so that you can remove them using a knife, flathead screwdriver, or standard pin-tip pliers. [title] Pull the screws to remove them.