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.

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.


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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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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!

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

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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.

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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"]
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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

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On 16/02/2016 14:54, wrote:
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!

TV is to be fitted in a bedroom, pretty much as high as the 8' ceiling
will allow, and not exactly centred to the bed either, so will need to
be able to both move and tilt.

On 16/02/2016 18:27, ARW wrote:
"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message
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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


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.

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


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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.

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.

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.





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