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What fixings for hanging TV on stud wall
Looking to hang a 32" or a 42" TV on a stud wall. Haven't decided which
one yet, but weight is likely to be somewhere between 10-15kg. I also intend to use a bracket with a cantilever arm - something similar to this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003W5R9P4 The bracket has only two fixings holes, one above the other, so not much of a chance of hitting a stud. My plan is to fix a small piece of plywood to the wall, just large enough to allow it to be fixed to a stud, and fix the bracket to it. Questions: 1. Would 12mm plywood be sufficient, or shall I go for 18mm? When the arm is not extended I want to keep the TV as close to the wall as possible. 2. Going to fix the plywood to the stud using coach screws (e.g. http://www.screwfix.com/p/coach-scre...ck-of-10/89400) + drywall fixings on other side. But how do I fix the bracket to the ply? A link to Screwfix etc would be much appreciated. TIA. |
What fixings for hanging TV on stud wall
On 16/02/16 11:24, JoeJoe wrote:
Looking to hang a 32" or a 42" TV on a stud wall. Haven't decided which one yet, but weight is likely to be somewhere between 10-15kg. I also intend to use a bracket with a cantilever arm - something similar to this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003W5R9P4 The bracket has only two fixings holes, one above the other, so not much of a chance of hitting a stud. My plan is to fix a small piece of plywood to the wall, just large enough to allow it to be fixed to a stud, and fix the bracket to it. Good idea, but remove the plasterbaoard there FIRST and put the ply behind the plasterboard when you put it back. Then a skim of filler and a quick sand plus a lick of magnolia and you have a wall with a mounting plate that doesn't look ****e Questions: 1. Would 12mm plywood be sufficient, or shall I go for 18mm? When the arm is not extended I want to keep the TV as close to the wall as possible. 2. Going to fix the plywood to the stud using coach screws (e.g. http://www.screwfix.com/p/coach-scre...ck-of-10/89400) + drywall fixings on other side. But how do I fix the bracket to the ply? A link to Screwfix etc would be much appreciated. TIA. -- Karl Marx said religion is the opium of the people. But Marxism is the crack cocaine. |
What fixings for hanging TV on stud wall
On 16/02/16 11:24, JoeJoe wrote:
Looking to hang a 32" or a 42" TV on a stud wall. Haven't decided which one yet, but weight is likely to be somewhere between 10-15kg. I also intend to use a bracket with a cantilever arm - something similar to this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003W5R9P4 The bracket has only two fixings holes, one above the other, so not much of a chance of hitting a stud. You choose a position where you do hit the stud :) Or use the bracket I did: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00UIZB934 which is designed to span a pair. My plan is to fix a small piece of plywood to the wall, just large enough to allow it to be fixed to a stud, and fix the bracket to it. It will need to span 2 studs to be any use. For your wall, and teh size of the TV you need a bracket that spans some area. Questions: 1. Would 12mm plywood be sufficient, No where near! or shall I go for 18mm? When the Next size up IMO. arm is not extended I want to keep the TV as close to the wall as possible. Doesn't matter - you need to assume the TV is as far out as the arm will go and it will exert a pullout force on the top fixing (which you only have one) of at least twice the weight of the TV. Now add a kid yanking on it - so build a safety margin of another 2-3 times in. 2. Going to fix the plywood to the stud using coach screws (e.g. http://www.screwfix.com/p/coach-scre...ck-of-10/89400) + drywall fixings on other side. But how do I fix the bracket to the ply? A link to Screwfix etc would be much appreciated. I would put captive nutserts in the back of the ply and use set screws (bolts). TIA. |
What fixings for hanging TV on stud wall
On 16/02/2016 11:41, Tim Watts wrote:
On 16/02/16 11:24, JoeJoe wrote: Looking to hang a 32" or a 42" TV on a stud wall. Haven't decided which one yet, but weight is likely to be somewhere between 10-15kg. I also intend to use a bracket with a cantilever arm - something similar to this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003W5R9P4 The bracket has only two fixings holes, one above the other, so not much of a chance of hitting a stud. You choose a position where you do hit the stud :) Or use the bracket I did: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00UIZB934 which is designed to span a pair. Out of stock, but I am sure there are others. Make complete sense, but have never come across them. Many thanks! |
What fixings for hanging TV on stud wall
On 16/02/16 11:57, JoeJoe wrote:
On 16/02/2016 11:41, Tim Watts wrote: On 16/02/16 11:24, JoeJoe wrote: Looking to hang a 32" or a 42" TV on a stud wall. Haven't decided which one yet, but weight is likely to be somewhere between 10-15kg. I also intend to use a bracket with a cantilever arm - something similar to this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003W5R9P4 The bracket has only two fixings holes, one above the other, so not much of a chance of hitting a stud. You choose a position where you do hit the stud :) Or use the bracket I did: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00UIZB934 which is designed to span a pair. Out of stock, but I am sure there are others. Make complete sense, but have never come across them. Many thanks! OK - Well I would look for a slight alternative anyway. That one was a tad stiff at the joints[1] - but otherwise very well made. There are others in a similar format. [1] Rotates fine, but stiff to pull out and push back. |
What fixings for hanging TV on stud wall
On 16/02/2016 11:24, JoeJoe wrote:
1. Would 12mm plywood be sufficient, or shall I go for 18mm? When the arm is not extended I want to keep the TV as close to the wall as possible. We do a lot of these in hospitals. 12mm But how do I fix the bracket to the ply?Bolt it before you fix the ply to the wall. Bolts through the ply with the nuts and big washers at the back. Cut off excess thread. If you are mounting on the surface of the wall make dints in the plater to take the nuts/washers. We use M6 bolts and 6 x 20mm washers. Paint the bolt heads before use. Ideally you should remove a section of plasterboard, fit the ply just below flush, and skim. Hide the cables in the cavity while you're at it. Bill |
What fixings for hanging TV on stud wall
On 16/02/2016 11:24, JoeJoe wrote:
Looking to hang a 32" or a 42" TV on a stud wall. Haven't decided which one yet, but weight is likely to be somewhere between 10-15kg. I also intend to use a bracket with a cantilever arm - something similar to this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003W5R9P4 The bracket has only two fixings holes, one above the other, so not much of a chance of hitting a stud. My plan is to fix a small piece of plywood to the wall, just large enough to allow it to be fixed to a stud, and fix the bracket to it. Questions: 1. Would 12mm plywood be sufficient, or shall I go for 18mm? When the arm is not extended I want to keep the TV as close to the wall as possible. 2. Going to fix the plywood to the stud using coach screws (e.g. http://www.screwfix.com/p/coach-scre...ck-of-10/89400) + drywall fixings on other side. But how do I fix the bracket to the ply? A link to Screwfix etc would be much appreciated. TIA. Why do you want a cantilever arm? I agonised over this many years ago and eventually just used 4 vertical bits of angle iron: two bolted to the TV fixings and two fixed to the wall. The ones on the wall are the same width as the ones on the back of the TV and there is a single connecting bolt near the top of each to act as attachment and pivot. It works extremely well, is strong, close to the wall, effectively invisible, can be angled up/down slightly if needed and would make it hard for scroats to remove ... it's also very cheap. I've never felt the lack of a swivel. In my case it's attached to a solid wall, but if I had to mount one on a stud wall I'd screw the uprights to the wall studs, connect them with a piece of metal studding or round bar that passes through the holes in the angle that's attached to the TV. Saves all this bu&&ering about with bits of ply and making holes in the wall, plus it's very strong and secure. Simples! |
What fixings for hanging TV on stud wall
On 16/02/2016 12:27, Tim Watts wrote:
On 16/02/16 11:57, JoeJoe wrote: On 16/02/2016 11:41, Tim Watts wrote: On 16/02/16 11:24, JoeJoe wrote: Looking to hang a 32" or a 42" TV on a stud wall. Haven't decided which one yet, but weight is likely to be somewhere between 10-15kg. I also intend to use a bracket with a cantilever arm - something similar to this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003W5R9P4 The bracket has only two fixings holes, one above the other, so not much of a chance of hitting a stud. You choose a position where you do hit the stud :) Or use the bracket I did: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00UIZB934 which is designed to span a pair. Out of stock, but I am sure there are others. Make complete sense, but have never come across them. Many thanks! OK - Well I would look for a slight alternative anyway. That one was a tad stiff at the joints[1] - but otherwise very well made. There are others in a similar format. [1] Rotates fine, but stiff to pull out and push back. I'd use 150mm x 25mm joinery quality softwood. Easier to get a good finish, especially on the edges |
What fixings for hanging TV on stud wall
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JoeJoe wrote: Looking to hang a 32" or a 42" TV on a stud wall. Haven't decided which one yet, but weight is likely to be somewhere between 10-15kg. I also intend to use a bracket with a cantilever arm - something similar to this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003W5R9P4 The bracket has only two fixings holes, one above the other, so not much of a chance of hitting a stud. My plan is to fix a small piece of plywood to the wall, just large enough to allow it to be fixed to a stud, and fix the bracket to it. I wanted similar - but with a much smaller TV. The best place for the bracket was close to the edge of a chimney breast into brick. So wasn't convinced the brick would take the load. So got some strip steel - about 1/4" thick. Chased it into the wall and got a good fixing for it - and obviously no problem bolting the bracket to it. Basically, I'd want to be certain your plywood would take the load. -- *You are validating my inherent mistrust of strangers Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
What fixings for hanging TV on stud wall
On 16/02/2016 11:24, JoeJoe wrote:
Looking to hang a 32" or a 42" TV on a stud wall. Haven't decided which one yet, but weight is likely to be somewhere between 10-15kg. I also intend to use a bracket with a cantilever arm - something similar to this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003W5R9P4 The bracket has only two fixings holes, one above the other, so not much of a chance of hitting a stud. My plan is to fix a small piece of plywood to the wall, just large enough to allow it to be fixed to a stud, and fix the bracket to it. Questions: 1. Would 12mm plywood be sufficient, or shall I go for 18mm? When the arm is not extended I want to keep the TV as close to the wall as possible. 2. Going to fix the plywood to the stud using coach screws (e.g. http://www.screwfix.com/p/coach-scre...ck-of-10/89400) + drywall fixings on other side. But how do I fix the bracket to the ply? A link to Screwfix etc would be much appreciated. TIA. I would use 18mm ply, screwed to the studs having first removed an equivalent piece of plasterboard, and I would pre-install some nuts - like these - to screw the bracket to the plywood. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Prong-Nut-16.../dp/B00BOEKR2W [These are currently unavailable, but I'm sure there will be others - look for "4-prong t-nuts"] -- Cheers, Roger ____________ Please reply to Newsgroup. Whilst email address is valid, it is seldom checked. |
What fixings for hanging TV on stud wall
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... On 16/02/16 11:24, JoeJoe wrote: Looking to hang a 32" or a 42" TV on a stud wall. Haven't decided which one yet, but weight is likely to be somewhere between 10-15kg. I also intend to use a bracket with a cantilever arm - something similar to this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003W5R9P4 The bracket has only two fixings holes, one above the other, so not much of a chance of hitting a stud. My plan is to fix a small piece of plywood to the wall, just large enough to allow it to be fixed to a stud, and fix the bracket to it. Good idea, but remove the plasterbaoard there FIRST and put the ply behind the plasterboard when you put it back. Then a skim of filler and a quick sand plus a lick of magnolia and you have a wall with a mounting plate that doesn't look ****e +1 -- Adam |
What fixings for hanging TV on stud wall
On 16/02/2016 18:27, ARW wrote:
"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message ... On 16/02/16 11:24, JoeJoe wrote: Looking to hang a 32" or a 42" TV on a stud wall. Haven't decided which one yet, but weight is likely to be somewhere between 10-15kg. I also intend to use a bracket with a cantilever arm - something similar to this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003W5R9P4 The bracket has only two fixings holes, one above the other, so not much of a chance of hitting a stud. My plan is to fix a small piece of plywood to the wall, just large enough to allow it to be fixed to a stud, and fix the bracket to it. Good idea, but remove the plasterbaoard there FIRST and put the ply behind the plasterboard when you put it back. Then a skim of filler and a quick sand plus a lick of magnolia and you have a wall with a mounting plate that doesn't look ****e +1 That is what I usually do, but the wall is not magnolia (no idea what it is), and I simply cannot be bothered to paint the whole (rather large) bedroom. |
What fixings for hanging TV on stud wall
On 16/02/16 19:27, JoeJoe wrote:
On 16/02/2016 18:27, ARW wrote: "The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message ... On 16/02/16 11:24, JoeJoe wrote: Looking to hang a 32" or a 42" TV on a stud wall. Haven't decided which one yet, but weight is likely to be somewhere between 10-15kg. I also intend to use a bracket with a cantilever arm - something similar to this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003W5R9P4 The bracket has only two fixings holes, one above the other, so not much of a chance of hitting a stud. My plan is to fix a small piece of plywood to the wall, just large enough to allow it to be fixed to a stud, and fix the bracket to it. Good idea, but remove the plasterbaoard there FIRST and put the ply behind the plasterboard when you put it back. Then a skim of filler and a quick sand plus a lick of magnolia and you have a wall with a mounting plate that doesn't look ****e +1 That is what I usually do, but the wall is not magnolia (no idea what it is), and I simply cannot be bothered to paint the whole (rather large) bedroom. well paint/paper the one wall then. Very 1960s -- New Socialism consists essentially in being seen to have your heart in the right place whilst your head is in the clouds and your hand is in someone else's pocket. |
What fixings for hanging TV on stud wall
JoeJoe wrote:
Looking to hang a 32" or a 42" TV on a stud wall. Haven't decided which one yet, but weight is likely to be somewhere between 10-15kg. I also intend to use a bracket with a cantilever arm - something similar to this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003W5R9P4 The bracket has only two fixings holes, one above the other, so not much of a chance of hitting a stud. My plan is to fix a small piece of plywood to the wall, just large enough to allow it to be fixed to a stud, and fix the bracket to it. Questions: 1. Would 12mm plywood be sufficient, or shall I go for 18mm? When the arm is not extended I want to keep the TV as close to the wall as possible. 2. Going to fix the plywood to the stud using coach screws (e.g. http://www.screwfix.com/p/coach-scre...ck-of-10/89400) + drywall fixings on other side. But how do I fix the bracket to the ply? A link to Screwfix etc would be much appreciated. TIA. ? Studs are vertical, just two coach screws in the stud. |
What fixings for hanging TV on stud wall
On Wed, 18 May 2016 12:05:06 +1000, F Murtz wrote:
JoeJoe wrote: Looking to hang a 32" or a 42" TV on a stud wall. Haven't decided which one yet, but weight is likely to be somewhere between 10-15kg. I also intend to use a bracket with a cantilever arm - something similar to this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003W5R9P4 The bracket has only two fixings holes, one above the other, so not much of a chance of hitting a stud. My plan is to fix a small piece of plywood to the wall, just large enough to allow it to be fixed to a stud, and fix the bracket to it. Questions: 1. Would 12mm plywood be sufficient, or shall I go for 18mm? When the arm is not extended I want to keep the TV as close to the wall as possible. 2. Going to fix the plywood to the stud using coach screws (e.g. http://www.screwfix.com/p/coach-scre...el-m10-x-70mm- pack-of-10/89400) + drywall fixings on other side. But how do I fix the bracket to the ply? A link to Screwfix etc would be much appreciated. TIA. ? Studs are vertical, just two coach screws in the stud. As it happens, I did this a couple of days ago. Stud finder, mark a hole, loosely fit, level up, mark other hole, other screw in, tighten. Job done. The screws were quite long and beefy - they came with the cantilever bracket. -- My posts are my copyright and if @diy_forums or Home Owners' Hub wish to copy them they can pay me £1 a message. Use the BIG mirror service in the UK: http://www.mirrorservice.org *lightning surge protection* - a w_tom conductor |
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