wondering what metal in bathroom drywall is.....
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wondering what metal in bathroom drywall is.....
I'm a very new DIYer and was attempting my first project: mounting a toilet paper holder
I was drilling the last hole and came across some metal in the drywall (very close to the surface) - I am wondering what it is and if I have to start over and reposition the paper holder (not looking forward to removing toggle anchors..) or if I can just drill through it...
There are 2 holes because I thought it was just a nail the first time....
this is a 2nd story bathroom and there is nothing on the other side of the wall
it is not close to any outlets ---- it is close to the hinge of the bathroom door

I was drilling the last hole and came across some metal in the drywall (very close to the surface) - I am wondering what it is and if I have to start over and reposition the paper holder (not looking forward to removing toggle anchors..) or if I can just drill through it...
There are 2 holes because I thought it was just a nail the first time....
this is a 2nd story bathroom and there is nothing on the other side of the wall
it is not close to any outlets ---- it is close to the hinge of the bathroom door


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not sure... it might be plaster - i don't really have anything to compare it to... it seems thick and relatively substantial... i was able to gouge into it easily with a screwdriver over a cardboard template though
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The age of ththe house would make me thnk it is drywall. The thickness seems a little too thick. Can you show is a picture that is a little sharper.
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Pull back on the picture so we get a better overall of where it is in relation to all the bathroom fixtures. May be a vent pipe that yo hit, although, would not explain the ability to drill directly above it without hitting anything.