How to Remove Plastic Screw Holders From a Wall

Plastic screw holders, or wall anchors, are used when screwing into drywall. A hole is drilled into the wall, a wall anchor is inserted and then a screw can be screwed into the wall anchor to hold the screw into place. If you are removing a screw from your wall and want to patch the hole, you must first remove the wall anchor. Removing a plastic wall anchor does not require much effort and you can accomplish it in a minute or two.

Things You'll Need

• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Pliers

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Unscrew the screw from the anchor if it is still in place.

   • 2

     Slide a Phillips-head screwdriver under one side of the plastic anchor's face.

   • 3

     Pry the plastic anchor away from the wall by pulling the screwdriver toward you.

   • 4

     Grasp the anchor with pliers, or your fingers, and pull it the rest of the way out of the wall.