Screwing into the same location in ceiling

splashthecash · 2022-03-01 11:47:48

Our kitchen light fitting just came loose and as there are no other holes in the fitting, i need to use the same ones again and I need to screw into the same location on the ceiling as it is right in the middle and its where we want it. My question is how can I attach this to the ceiling when there is already a hole…

01-03-2022 11:47AM

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splashthecash

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Our kitchen light fitting just came loose and as there are no other holes in the fitting, i need to use the same ones again and I need to screw into the same location on the ceiling as it is right in the middle and its where we want it.
My question is how can I attach this to the ceiling when there is already a hole there...?

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#2 01-03-2022 11:55AM

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Those drywall fittings that have been used are useless. Presumably there are no studs where you need them.
I would switch to using snap toggles instead:

These usually need larger holes, like 14/15mm, so you can just drill the existing holes larger. They'll definitely hold it up.

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