How to repair a Loose Toilet Paper Holder

[zhshqzyc]

Hello,

My bathroom toilet paper holder is danglering on the wall. I removed the screw and anchor, replaced a big one. However, it didn't work at all.
The hole was enlarged and the anchor was dropped down into the hollow space which likes a black hole.

How to fix it?
Should I repair the drywall?

Thanks.

[HayZee518]

use a fastener called a "toggle bolt." this has a long screw with a nut that springs open within the hollow wall space.

[Drywall DIY Guy]

TP Holder Repair

The toggle bolt is the quick thing to try first. If that does not work, then you can get a very sturdy solution by cutting out a drywall square bigger than area, putting in backing strips, and then placing a patch piece attached to the backing strips, making sure that the backing strips are in the location of the screws holding on the TP holder. Finish, prime and paint. For a small hole in the middle of a sheet of drywall, taping is not needed since no cracking will occur on the seam. A detailed procedure for this is given at Drywall Repair a Hole in Drywall - Instructions