The screw must be long enough to grip the tip of the plug after passing through the item that is being fixed to the door.
Screws for hollow doors handles.
Since there is little material to screw or nail into securing items to a hollow door requires a special anchor.
Hollow door fixing plugs pushed into holes in door.
Use only a 2 phillips screwdriver.
A 30mm 3 5mm screw would be good for most hooks but extra length might be needed.
Choosing the right kind of anchor will offer strength and support.
Finally using two no 6 screws screw your hanging rail in place on the door.
E z ancor 1 in.
Hollow door fixing holes drilled out.
Take two fixings and pop each one into a hole pushing them in firmly so that the top of the plug sits flush with the door.
No pre drilling is necessary in drywall anchors screw directly into wall and will not break if they hit a stud.
A hollow door as the name implies is a door that is not made of solid wood or other material.
Since there s not much solid wood in a hollow core interior door screws will usually tear out of the door as soon as any weight is applied to them.
25mm long screws do not work they are not long enough to grip the tip of the plug properly.
To mount anything into a hollow door requires special hollow door anchors.
This complicates mounting items such as pictures mirrors hooks etc.
They offer a holding strength of up to 40 lb.
Hollow door and drywall anchors 25 pack are ideal for use in hollow core doors and drywall.