What is the best way to install shades in dry wall securely?

Daphne
by Daphne
Recent remodel of kitchen included a new window with vinyl framing. Window shades are outside mount. Need to install them in dry wall securely. Help.

  6 answers
  • Bobbie Bobbie on Jun 24, 2017

    You can use small plastic anchors that your screws will lock into and expand to hold tight against wall.. I use then for almost everything

  • Patricia Patricia on Jun 24, 2017

    toggle bolts will hold anything-- but depending on the weight molies will work as Bobbie said-- use med size.

  • Terra Gazelle Terra Gazelle on Jun 24, 2017

    There are special anchors for drywall.. do not try to put in regular anchors made for studs..

    I am using them for brackets in my kitchen . I live in a double wide and I would not say its built like a house..I think the studs are 1 x 1's...I am installing open shelving and have to make sure the shelves can hold up some weight with nothing but drywall to screw into., Hillman has hollow core anchors that will do it.

  • Harris S. Harris S. on Jun 24, 2017

    Many types of drywall anchors are available.

  • Daphne Daphne on Jun 25, 2017

    Thanks everyone! Off to the hardware store!