Drywall – Toggle bolt stuck in the ceiling with mounting plate

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I bought 3 LED flat panel ceiling lights from Costco. 2 panels installed perfectly. One one panel, 3 toggle bolts are installed perfectly, but 1 toggle bolt is stuck and I cannot screw it into the ceiling with about 1/2 inch gap.

The toggle bolt seems to get loose and cannot grab the ceiling and I cannot screw it into the ceiling.

I am wondering what I should do? Unscrew it and try again? It took me a while to make the toggle bolt into the ceiling, so my intention is to get it done by keep trying.

Any suggestions?

Update: I can push the bolt all the way to ceiling, so it does not hit a frame.

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Best Answer

I agree with ArchonOSX, you need to pull on the screw as you screw it in. But, be careful if isn't going deep enough. You could be hitting a wire or plumbing or the screw may just be too long for a framing piece.

If that's the case you need to remove the first screw & start over with a shortened screw. Thread the wing on past where you want to cut or snap the screw end off. Cut or snap the screw end off & you're ready to install.