Is it safe to wall mount a TV to metal studs?
I just moved to a condo where the studs are made of metal instead of wood. Would it be safe to wall mount my 55 inch LG C8 to such a wall with metal studs?
Jul 3rd, 2019 12:59 pm
Jul 3rd, 2019 1:08 pm
Why don't you put 2 x 2by4 wood pieces on the stud and then wall mount it. Before you do any type of drilling, make sure with your condo management if they are ok with drilling and what times.
Jul 3rd, 2019 1:17 pm
Jul 3rd, 2019 1:18 pm
With the right toggle bolts, you can mount directly to drywall. So I'd say that yes, with toggle bolts, you should be ok. I wouldn't just use screws directly into the studs, though... Not enough for the screws to bite into.
Jul 3rd, 2019 3:16 pm
Jul 3rd, 2019 5:58 pm
Nope. That's why I'm on the internet arguing with strangers. If I had anything better to do I'd probably be doing it.Do you not have anything else to do rather than argue with strangers on the internet
Jul 3rd, 2019 6:31 pm
Jul 4th, 2019 2:51 am
I've heard that toggle bolts are a big no no for Drywall. I was thinking that too, but then did a bit of research, and while some will do it, I don't think it's worth it to have you rip a big hole in the wall, or have your $1500 TV smash into pieces. Mind you, I managed to find some studs (did the same with my dad's TV too) in wood. Also my mount has a pivot and swivel, so there's much more stress on it, than just a static mount.CNeufeld wrote: ↑ With the right toggle bolts, you can mount directly to drywall. So I'd say that yes, with toggle bolts, you should be ok. I wouldn't just use screws directly into the studs, though... Not enough for the screws to bite into.
These toggle bolts are rated at 400+ pounds when installed in a 1/2" drywall/steel stud configuration:
https://www.amazon.ca/TOGGLER-SNAPTOGGL ... V155EXEYDB
One thing to consider is whether the TV is mounted flat (or close to flat) or will be on a tilt/swivel arm that extends out from the wall. The second one will exert a lot more force on the mounting equipment than the first.
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Jul 4th, 2019 7:17 am
Jul 4th, 2019 8:09 am
I'd never mount directly to drywall.CNeufeld wrote: ↑ With the right toggle bolts, you can mount directly to drywall. So I'd say that yes, with toggle bolts, you should be ok. I wouldn't just use screws directly into the studs, though... Not enough for the screws to bite into.
These toggle bolts are rated at 400+ pounds when installed in a 1/2" drywall/steel stud configuration:
https://www.amazon.ca/TOGGLER-SNAPTOGGL ... V155EXEYDB
Agreed.One thing to consider is whether the TV is mounted flat (or close to flat) or will be on a tilt/swivel arm that extends out from the wall. The second one will exert a lot more force on the mounting equipment than the first.
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Apr 20th, 2020 3:35 pm
Thumbs up for Overdrive.sunderpalani wrote: ↑ Yes it’s safe. I have mounted many of them. Use toggle bolts or elephant anchors. Or you can buy metal stud wall mount Condomounts. Comes will the 1/2” drill bits and anchors. Is expensive if you buy them separately. The Condomounts metal stud wall mount that came with tv metal stud anchors saved us money. Cause the drill bit in Home Depot was $20 by itself.
The toggle bolt/ strap toggle / elephant anchors were a little hard to use. But manage to see the videos and get an idea how to use it. You got to pull it snug to the wall. Then screw with screw driver or driver.
Very strong on the wall. Never going to fall. I used a tilt tv mount.
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