ymoney
I recently purchased a new 65in led TV its about 100lbs and i wanted to mount it over my fire place. The problem is there are no wall studs above my fireplace. I think the fireplace is just for decorations, but i was wondering if i can use a Snaptoggle to hang to tv. It says it can support 356lb, but my question is will it tear up the drywall or can i hang it?
if you don't know what snaptoggles are heres a http://www.toggler.com/products/snaptoggle/overview.php
Thank you!
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No, the drywall won't take the weight.
Buy or borrow an electronic stud finder and use it to find the studs: They're probably either 18 or 24" apart, and most likely close to either side of the fireplace opening.
Most builders won't put up drywall without supports at least every 24" OC (on center).
An electronic stud finder ~should~ cost somewhere around $25 (Canadian price, about close to the US one.)
You can buy a bracket to support the tv, one that runs horizontally and is attached to the studs. Or maybe it came with one alread...
Here's a link to a Home Depot How-to about mounting big tvs:
http://tinyurl.com/8yx6wno
Googling for "mounting a flat screen tv on a wall" will lead you to other how-tos, and videos.
There's a good How-to on the Fine Homebuilding web site, too, but my computer's acting up tonight and I can't link to it.
No, the drywall won't take the weight.
Buy or borrow an electronic stud finder and use it to find the studs: They're probably either 18 or 24" apart, and most likely close to either side of the fireplace opening.
Most builders won't put up drywall without supports at least every 24" OC (on center).
An electronic stud finder ~should~ cost somewhere around $25 (Canadian price, about close to the US one.)
You can buy a bracket to support the tv, one that runs horizontally and is attached to the studs. Or maybe it came with one alread...
Here's a link to a Home Depot How-to about mounting big tvs:
http://tinyurl.com/8yx6wno
Googling for "mounting a flat screen tv on a wall" will lead you to other how-tos, and videos.
There's a good How-to on the Fine Homebuilding web site, too, but my computer's acting up tonight and I can't link to it.
How can i mount a TV without wall studs?
ymoney
I recently purchased a new 65in led TV its about 100lbs and i wanted to mount it over my fire place. The problem is there are no wall studs above my fireplace. How can i mount the TV? What can i do? Please help
Answer
First off, I suspect that there /are/ studs back there. It's what the wall is attached to.
Second, above a fireplace is pretty high to watch TV. An OK place to look at a painting (which doesn't take long) but you're neck may get sore looking up at the TV after a 1/2 hour or so. Personally I like my TV low.
First off, I suspect that there /are/ studs back there. It's what the wall is attached to.
Second, above a fireplace is pretty high to watch TV. An OK place to look at a painting (which doesn't take long) but you're neck may get sore looking up at the TV after a 1/2 hour or so. Personally I like my TV low.
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