How To Mount A Plasma TV On A Plaster Wall
After purchasing a plasma or LCD television as well a corresponding wall mounting kit, determining the wall on which to mount it, and making sure all of the necessary tools are available, the next step in mounting the television to a plaster wall is to choose the exact spot on the wall where the mount should be attached.
It is absolutely essential that the television mount is placed in a spot that has a stud or studs directly behind it. Anchor bolts will be used to secure the mount to the stud(s).
Obviously, a plaster wall alone cannot support the weight of a plasma or LCD mount and television, and at least one stud is necessary to ensure that the mount and the television are safely installed. Anchoring the mounting unit to two studs is more secure than using just one, so if there is a location on the wall where two studs are located and can both be used for the installation of the mount, this spot should be seriously considered for the placement.
Beginning the Installation:
It is recommended that the mounting kit be opened and the instruction and installation manual be thoroughly read and understood prior to beginning the installation process. Make sure that all the pieces are present and that all the necessary tools are within reach. Every brand and model television mount is slightly different from the next, so it’s important to follow the directions that come with the one that will be used.
Even if the instruction manual does not list this first, it’s a good idea to place the mounting rails into position on the back of the plasma or LCD television that will eventually end up on the wall. This will help ensure that the television will sit on the wall in its originally intended place. (Sometimes the brackets end up pushing the television up or down an inch or two. If the brackets are put in place first, a better placement estimation can be determined.)
Next, it’s time to mark the wall with indicators as to where the anchor bolts will be drilled into the wall. In addition, the locations where the cable will go from the television to the electrical outlet should also be notated on the wall.
After drilling holes where the anchor bolts will be placed and cutting out spots on the wall where the cable will enter and exit the wall, the next step is to the get the mount ready to affix with the anchors.
Prior to tightening the bolts, make sure that everything is nice and even, using a level. If everything looks good, it’s time to tighten the bolts so that the mount is fastened very snugly to the wall.
After fishing the cable from the cut hole near the mount down (or up) to the electricity source, the television can be added to the mount. Since many plasma and LCD televisions are extremely heavy, it’s recommended that at least two people help to lift it to the mount. After this is completed, all of the cables can be attached to the television, and the television can finally be turned on.
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Can you wall mount any size plasma to plaster walls?
I used to have brick walls so mounting a tv was not a problem, but Im moving to new house with plasterboard walls, so is it still safe to wall mount a plasma tv? and if so what size/weight would be safe, I plan on buyin a 40inch.
I would NOT trust it on a Dryline wall!
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any size so long as you use the frame work behind the bord.or insert it in the wall.
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If you have the appropriate brackets and attach the screws to the studs(timber) behind the plaster, no worries.
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ya but you will need long bolts
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Can't see why not. You can buy some strong plaster plugs from your local hardware store that should do the job.
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There are special wall plugs for plasterboard. They look like flattened corkscrews. Ask your B&Q (or whatever) boys. They will point you in the right direction.
xxR
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you can buy any size mounting bracket for the tv. They just have to be mounted on a stud
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Plasma is enough heavier and thicker than LCD that caution is probably a good idea. Look at the weight of the screen and the capacity of the mounts. Also think about what your friends and you do in the room – a guy leaning on a TV mounted on a wall can put a lot more stress than just the weight of the TV. If you plan to pivot it, so it stands out from the wall, more stress.
The studs may not be in the best location of mounting, in which case you gain a lot of flexibility by locating the studs then mounting a 3/4" plywood panel to the studs and painting it to look like the wall, then mounting the TV brackets to the panel at the best location.
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you can get some really good plasterboard fixings nowadays.
if you use toggle bolts, make sure you use the largest ones you can get away with, the only downfall with them is if you undo them completely, you loose the toggles in the wall and you have to replace them,
there are also umbrella fixings , which when you do up the screw, it expands. dont go for cheap ones, allways go for the most expensive, that way youre guarunteed less hassle., the umbrella fixings stayin the wall,, even after you take out the bolts.
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1) Best to drill into the block/brick behind the plasterboard and use at least 6 long sleeve bolts with tubular spacers. 2) Catch as many studs as possible on the framing, and if you get none, or not enough,use these, the best cavity fixings there are. I have fixed 55" plasmas to plasterboard with these. Do not use Redidrve type, they will pull out!
http://www.screwfix.com/search.do;jsessionid=VZECN4OQE055OCSTHZOCFFA?_dyncharset=UTF-8&fh_search=95441
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S/e electrician 44 years UK
I've got a 42inch plasma on my wall and it's been there now for 5 months. I was a bit worried too but as long as you get the correct fixtures and screws etc it will be fine. I was quite lucky that the plasterboard wall I have is a cupboard so my husband was able to get behind it and make sure it was secure.
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If you go to B&Q and get interset or sometimes described as umbrella fixings they will take the weight.
They are metal and they expand as you tighten the bolt up when expanded you can remove and replace the bolt as often as you like. These give a really good fixing. We used to use them to fix the old electric storage heaters onto walls. these were filled with brick and I never heard of any of them giving way.
I would say you probably get a better fixing this way than by drilling and rawlplugging brick
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Hmm,
Brick or breeze block is of course OK but these silly interior walls of thin timber and plasterboard are a pest.
All that you can do is find the upright timberwork by tapping the wall, finding the strong points, mark with a pencil, and poke some holes in with a poky thing. Highly technical !
One lives in hope that the hole centres match the screen mountings. If not, then down with the offending wall, and set the screen onto the new one, sort of set back, and re-plasterboard the show, decorate, and ensure that all the cables are well and truly plugged in.
All the best with it.
Mine is bolted to a brick wall, so I trust that it isn't going to fall off !
Bob.
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this guy is AWFUL on the switches….. And for all you smart people on here YES I do have a lowrider, a 1963 impala with full hydraulics, and full patterned candy paint, chrome motor, and all the goodies.