Attaching Flat Screens To Metal Stud Wall

Tidewater07

I have mounted several hundred flat sceens to wood stud walls, but never to a interior metal stud wall. I am mounting two 37'' Vizio's and a 50'' Vizio one of the 37'' he wants on a cantilever bracket and the other two on tilt brackets. Just wanted to know what you guys thought the best way to attach the mounts to the wall is?? Thanks for the help!

genecarp

open wall, install blocking......

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Dan_Watson

ive only done one on metal studs, 42" with a tilt bracket. it was 22 gauge 3 1/2' studs with 5/8s rock glued and screwed. we used 4 1/4" toggler wall anchors. tv has been up over two years with no problems. you can get them at home depot for like 10 bucks a bag of 8. I dont think i would try it with the cantilever, I would open the wall and block it out.

220/221

Inssert blocking or thru bolt w/blocking if there is a closet on the other side.

The customer can afford a little drywall patch. I wouldn't trust toggles unles they were quadrupled.

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Chris Johnson

I have used self tapping screws (#12) into 18 gauge structural studs with no problem with a Vizio 50". Don't try any drywall plugs...too heavy, maybe attach a finished piece of wood (oak, maple, etc.) to the studs with self tappers and hand the TV bracket off that.

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Dan_Watson

Maybe I should also clearify alittle more that we put the togglers through the drywall and the studs, so it would have to pull through the steel and the drywall to come out of the wall.

Tidewater07

Thanks for all the help. I belive that I am going to use toggles through the studs where I can, and big toggles everywhere else. I am not too worried about the tilt mount TV's but most concerned about the cantilever, I think I am going to have to do some additional support.

Tidewater07

I ended up useing 3/8'' toggle bolts into the metal studs. Ended up being a real nice install everthing worked out fine, and it is very strong.

MALCO.New.York

Are you kidding me.....Nuthin' special necessary!!! Although it NEVER HURTS to be safe!!!

I have a 42 hung on chains by a 2" x 2" Stanley corner brace into a corner bead...........Been there for a year.

Taint pretty (lost a bit of mud and paint in the process) but I rent the place-out and do not care!






This is Lou Dobbs on CNN tonight (Really Tonght). The pictures are less then 10 minutes old!!!

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JPV123

MALCO: by the looks of that picture you definetly have your trade description correct in your profile.

ChillaWatt

I've done lots of these, mostly in commercial settings, and so far no complaints. Never use lags or self-tappers. Always use toggles. The holes through the drywall can be quite big after you drill your holes, so I use plastic bushings that are the thickness of the sheetrock. It gets rid of that slack, assuring the mount won't be sliding around in the future. And that's important for an articulating mount that's always being moved around and tinkered with.

Chilla

ChillaWatt

I second that.

johnhurtig

HILTI Zip Toggles 1/4" Ive hung 42s on canteliever style mounts no problem use washers tho

MALCO.New.York

It is for my tenants who could not give a hoot. I paid for the TV. I am sure it is not going anywhere!

It is now trimmed and painted. Looks just fine.

Total Cost:

TV: $995.00

Chain: $2.75

Corner Bracket: $1.00

"S" Hook: $.25

Time to install: 15 Minutes.

Smiling Tenants: Priceless!


(All parts were left-overs from other paid-for jobs. Total "Real-Cost": $0.00.)

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ChillaWatt

Wow! You supply your tenants with flat screens. Hey if they're happy...all that counts I guess.