Drywall anchors - how to remove the entire anchor from the wall (drywall)

[villervallan19]

Hello!

I could use some tips on how to remove the entire wall plug after removing the expander/screw/bracket, when a part remains, see image.

I was wondering if there is a way to, for example, sand them down, since they stick out a bit from the wall, before filling the holes with putty, or if there's another good trick to use. Grateful for tips/help.

 

[Dilato]

Cut it off with a razor blade/paint scraper
https://www.biltema.se/bygg/farg/maleriverktyg/fargskrapor/reservblad-fargskrapa--2000051246

 

[ricebridge]

You can also drill them, so that they either get stuck on the drill or fall into the cavities where they can remain.

 

[Karrock]

The least impact on drywall will likely be made by pushing them in with a nail, pen, or similar. In concrete, it is usually smoothest to grip with needle-nose pliers and pull out.

 

[Jaco Bosco]

A trick I often use is to screw in a wood screw that is smaller than the plug is intended for, small enough to grip but without expanding the plug, then use a pair of pliers or something to pull out both the screw and the plug.

 

[torparavgrund]

Hello!

I need some tips on how to remove the entire plastic plug from the wall after removing the expander/screw/bracket, when a part is left, see picture.

I was wondering if there is a way to sand them down, since they stick out a bit from the wall, before filling the holes or if there's another good trick to use. Grateful for tips/help.

Nope, unfortunately, you just have to pull it out and fill it again. Screw in a screw a little bit into them until you feel the threads catch, then use pliers on the screw to gently twist/wiggle out the plug. Trying to sand or use other "tricks" will only lead to a larger damaged wall area. If you are gentle when pulling it out, it rarely creates a hole larger than the plug's circumference.

What you can possibly try is to push the plug in and then fill over it.