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Wall Mounting 37" Flat Screen

  • 26-03-2008 4:20pm
    #1
    Mister-M5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 225 ✭✭


    I recently bought a 37" Philips LCD TV and it is currently on its stand on a home entertainment unit and I was hoping to mount it to the wall.

    The only problem is that it is a bedroom and the wall I wanted to mount it to is a plasterboard wall and i have been told by friends that it may be dangerous.

    Should I mount it to the wall?:confused:

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated


Comments

  • #2
    robbie2003ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 106 ✭✭robbie2003ie


    Mister-M5

    100% do not mount a 37 inch TV on a plasterboard wall / Drywall, unless you are drilling through the plasterboard and into at least 2 inch thick wood, there should be lats running inside the wall, normally around 3 feet apart.If you find them you should have no problem,Just make sure you drill a good bit into them that the Screws are very securely in.I recently installed a tv in a friends house. It was a 22inch LCD on a plasterboard wall but i refused to mount it unless we found a lat inside the wall, we did and its very secure.

    I could install my tv over the fire place simply because it was a false fire breast and Plasterboard

    Hope this helps

    Rob


  • #3
    bcirl03
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 484 ✭✭bcirl03


    Hi,

    I have a similar problem expect with a 32". I can find one piece of wood, will this be enough?

    If I put my finger in I can feel the wall, could I drill through the plaster board and into the wall?

    BC


  • #4
    robbie2003ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 106 ✭✭robbie2003ie


    bcirl03

    As i said above as long as you are drilling into Wood or Solid wall their is no problem, Absolutely you can drill through Plaster board and into the wall. this would be the best option (Solid Wall mount). make sure to drill about inch or so into the solid wall.This will definitely secure the TV to the wall.

    Good luck with it , let me know how you get on.

    Rob


  • #5
    knoxor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 84 ✭✭knoxor


    Hi,

    I'm looking to put up a 46" tv onto a plasterboard wall. I'm not gonna try it myself but can anyone recommend someone who could put this up securely for me ?

    ta


  • #6
    TheHairyFairy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,285 ✭✭✭TheHairyFairy


    You guys should consider a floating wall install. Some supporting cross braces, say 2X2's would then allow you to mount the tv on something heavier, with the cross bracing and supports hidden by the floating wall.

    I'm in the middle of a floating wall install my self at the moment, however mines onto a block wall.


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