How To Remove Metal Wall Mounts Out Of Wall

Locate the set screw holding each of the rod holders to the mounting bracket.

How to remove metal wall mounts out of wall.

Grab the small stabilizers left inside the wall using needle nosed pliers. Allow it to fall into the wall cavity. As soon as the collar breaks free of the anchor the bit will likely push the anchor out of the drywall. Insert the edge of a flat bladed screwdriver behind the bolt head as you unscrew it.

With the bit in your drill use the hole in the anchor to center the bit and begin drilling. Since the bolt threads through the wall and is held in place by the toggle on the inside of the wall you want the toggle to remain in contact with the wall. Type 2 locking mechanism pull string type the pull string technology method comes with most newer tv mounts and is easier to remove. You might have to twist them around to get them out.

These hooks connect to a metal mounting bracket mounted to the wall which supports the. Without the tv the other mount piece is an empty frame on your wall. Don t worry if you collect a little dry wall in the process. Unscrew the toggle bolt from the wall.

Drill a hole in the wall with a drill bit that is approximately the same diameter as the anchor. These screws shouldn t provide much resistance so undo them and slip the mount piece off the wall. Otherwise it will simply spin around when you are unscrewing. Tap lightly with the hammer so the flanged head of the anchor is.

Grab the clip with your fingers and simply pull it and the screw out of the wall to remove it. Loosen each one with a flat head screwdriver or hex wrench and remove the holders. If you choose to remove it undo it the same way you did the rest of the mount. Most models of flat screen televisions have metal hooks on the back.

2 insert the anchor into the hole. They re usually on the undersides of the holders. If that is the case the screw will turn freely but will not come out of the wall as you turn it. Unscrew the mount piece on the wall.