mounting this new TV above my fireplace, supposedly it will arrive by Friday. The replacement one from Dell and Pilot freight if you've been following along.
I've had the Monoprice thin adjustable bracket waiting for a while now. I've located the studs, i think I'll pickup one of those electronic stud finders though and check my ego. My dad suggested getting some 3/4" wood backer board to mount for additional support which i think is good advice, just wondering if it will sacrifice being tight to the wall and just wondering if it's necessary.
Has anyone else done this, if I know where the studs are is a backer board really necessary? And does the TV really stick out if you do it?
Any advice much appreciated. TV weights ~50 lbs.
Be carful in the winter not to cook your Plasma TV from the combined heat of the TV being on for a while and the fireplace running for long periods.
Good luck.
already did using my built in detectors...
Enjoy your new TV....I've had a 55" Panny in the game room for about 6 years and the picture is still as beautiful as when it was new.
Stud finders are cheap at depot. A worthwile tool to have at home regardless.
Your TV should be as close to head on as possible without having to move your head.
In other words, it doesn't matter what anyone here has suggested, I'm going to follow my Dad's advice.
The whole backer board thing is advice by someone who assumes you can't find the stud.It's an incorrect installation, and if a pro installer did it he'd get fired if you called the shop back and reported it. The only reason to do that was if there was no stud there.Even then I'd go with a big toggle (3/8) into the rock.
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someone who assumes you can't find the stud
No soliciting.
More than likely because they were zoned for metal studs.
But the question remains - will backer board help insulate and sturdy the insulation or is this pretty much a waste of time barring incredible heat issues... In which case I should drill into the studs
There is lots of heat from the fire that radiates out and up, that is a different story.
You will know if you hit the studs and you should predrill into the studs because the screws will hold better and the wood won't split.
I use a 3/4" backer inside the wall when I have metal stud construction or studs that aren't placed properly for my installation needs, otherwise it is unnecessary. I assume you've already run an outlet up there.
took about 20 minutes and ran wires through wall
next step, two tvs mounted in my basement
metal studs i believe
any tips for that?