Have to hang a TV on a plasterboard wall, will this do?

salmocab wrote: »

It’s an extendable arm that’s been spoken about here for the mount.

And being extendable it means it’s hinged so the wall fitting doesn’t need to be Centered. Personally I’d never use a single arm. I’ve linked to an extendable one previously that I recommend.

VonHaus 23-55 Inch TV Wall Bracket – Tilt and Swivel Mount for VESA Compatible Screens, 45kg Weight Capacity https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00N50Q66Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_FKXV834FPSJYVVKCK5Y4

ted1 wrote: »

And being extendable it means it’s hinged so the wall fitting doesn’t need to be Centered. Personally I’d never use a single arm. I’ve linked to an extendable one previously that I recommend.

VonHaus 23-55 Inch TV Wall Bracket – Tilt and Swivel Mount for VESA Compatible Screens, 45kg Weight Capacity https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00N50Q66Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_FKXV834FPSJYVVKCK5Y4

That looks like a good bracket. I've used similar types in commercial projects.
But the OP said he has a single arm bracket, if he is willing to buy a different bracket, that's an option.

okidoki987 wrote: »

Spot on.
As it needed to be in the middle of the wall, it was going to miss any studs.

OH has now decided she doesn't want it on the original wall as space was too tight for the TV and didn't look great so going to hang it on an wall
that has plasterboard and brick so much easier.
Will just use concrete screws which should do the job.
Thanks for the suggestions.

Well to be honest we’re all in this together now so should all get a say where it goes.

okidoki987 wrote: »

Spot on.
As it needed to be in the middle of the wall, it was going to miss any studs.
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Ignoring the part where it’s going on a different wall the above isn’t right.

The bracket doesn’t need to be in the CENTRE behind the TV. Especially if it’s on a arm. So you can use studs and still have the TV in the middle

I've used four blue GripIt fixings to fit a 32" television and bracket to plasterboard wall over two years ago now and it's still there,
Each blue GripIt is rated to 80kg



Here's an example of how they work,
Flat heat screwdriver push in and twist; to spread the wings at the rear of the plasterboard,





Four blue GripIt fixings fitted, rated at 80kg per fixture,

LenWoods wrote: »

I've used four blue GripIt fixings to fit a 32" television and bracket to plasterboard wall over two years ago now and it's still there,
Each blue GripIt is rated to 80kg

They still rely on the strength of the plasterboard, which isnt 80KG in many, many cases.
(especially when you install them so close together as in one of your pics! :eek:)

Any crack or tear in the paper or dampness and the TV is on the floor. (Probably still attached to the bracket which is still attached to the plasterboard, so the fixings didnt fail, the plasterboard wall did)

LenWoods wrote: »

Valid point, I see what your saying.
Would be a big job with a stud finder and a Stanley knife to locate the neighbouring Studs, then cut out some plaster to Fit an additional noggin (horizontal section)

Its actually not that big of a job tbh, most of the issue with plasterboarding work is trying to blend in the finish, in this case thats not terribly important since its going to be hidden behind a TV.

In some cases I have just screwed a rectangle of 1/2 or 3/4 inch ply or mdf across two studs (surface mounted) and then painted to match the wall, you can then fix the TV where you want and unless someone is standing beside it they wont even notice, and even then I'd argue that a painted to match piece of timber is no worse than the arm and associated cables.

In a small alcove/space like the OP has I wouldn't give it a second thought tbh!

Will be doing something similar myself this weekend once my bracket arrives from Amazon Spanish Branch.
Another way of possibly locating studs is check for nail heads in skirting.
Took me ages to source a bracket that can go around corners:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzkCeu_WEZA
Timber frame house so will be locating stud also. 32" tv so not mad heavy.
Did a bigger one for kids and did as previously suggested - small piece of ply to bridge 2 studs, painted in, grand job in bedroom.

Get a strong magnet and go over the wall, it will stick to the nails/screws in the studs.

I can't believe this thread is still going...

Mellor wrote: »

Not really. The sole plate runs the length of the skirting.
I guarantee nobody fitting a skirting reaches for a stud finder first

why not. its the properway to do it.
if there is only 1 sole plate then its only 44mm at best and 30mm with some flooring. thats not enough to fix to on its own. you need fixings at the top to hold it in. a magnet is great for finding studs

Agreed and it is the way our chippy did it.
Nail gun into groove on upper part of skirting which would be above the sole plate
Can't believe this thread is still going........lol

The boarder wrote: »

Hi guys.
Interesting threat!

I hung our 43 inch TV on a swivel mound back in Dec. This one has 3 screw holes to mount on the wall.

The wall is plasterboard and concrete behind it. I used a stud finder and found the studs but the seem to be well back from the plaster board. The bracket came with a screw kit and spacifickly for plaster.

However 3 months on and the tip screw and plug are starting to come away from the wall. The other 2 screws are still solid in the wall.

Just cansious that it may at some point come crashing down.

Any ideas how to resolve this with out recking a recently fresh painted wall?

Pics attached

Thanks

Next pic

Is it an insulated plasterboard? Or how are the studs so far back. If they are far back , where the screws long enough to reach the stud and go into it?
Looks like you just mounted into the plasterboard.
What kind is stud finder did you use ? Could it reach the depth ?


I’m not a fan of single arm brackets

It would be useful to know what kind of fitting they supplied for use on the plasterboard.

As others have said, with the TV extended out from the wall, there's a lot of weight on that top screw. Some of the better plasterboard fixings are rated for surprisingly heavy loads, but when it's all concentrated on a single fixing, the issue is the strength of the plasterboard itself.