Unfortunately, I started installing a blind before properly reading up about drywall and studs (my previous flats did not feature drywalls). I ended up drilling a hole into the stud and fastening the blind using mollies.
I tried to pull the mollies out, but they seemed to be anchored quite well. I hate to leave a sloppy job behind me, but I would have it even more if I made a bigger damage.
How bad is it to put mollies into studs? Should I replace the mollies with plastic screw anchors?
Best Answer
As long as the molly/anchor, that you used, is holding securely - you should be fine.
Anchors similar to that pictured below, that "fill" the hole - NOT the tapered ones - are ideal in situations, like yours. Tapered mollies, are designed to expand, into compressible mediums. The anchor pictured, "is" compressible, and grips uniformly, along its length - normally intended for harder materials like; wood, tile, concrete, etc. The ridges, along its length, ensure that it grips, and does not turn, while driving in the screw.
The two types are generally not interchangeable.
Alternatively, if you want to regain the screw to wood interface - just glue a wooden dowel, into the hole; cut it short enough to be below the drywall surface; spackle the drywall; and then drive your screw into the dowel.