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Wanting to put a 55inch tv weighing 13.5 kilos on a plasterboard wall. Steele frame behind. I see I can purchase brackets for weight and length of tv but what will I require to securely put bracket on wall? How will I know where is best place to put bracket? I wasn’t sure with a steele frame you knock on wall similar to finding a wooden beam?
Good Evening @Melski44
Thats not too bad a weight for a 55" tv
Here is a link to a bunnings install video for a large flat tv on to a studded wall. How To Wall Mount A TV - Bunnings Warehouse
It pretty much explains what I was going to type
Some things to keep in mind -
Studs are 450mm apart by the look of it in a metal wall. Timber studs are further apart.
Here is another link to a Workshop discussion on mounting a tv to the plasterboard itself. It can be done.
If you have any questions just let us know I have put a wall mounted 55" tv up and went for an ultra low profile as I wanted as much space as possible. It was a pain but I managed it. The first link is pretty much the way I went. And I mounted into the timber studs. (Just had a look at the photos. I havnt posted that project yet )
Dave
Hi @Melski44
Yes you can knock on wall its a little harder to find with a steel frame not as solid feel over the stud in my opinion.
Or you can buy a stud finder if your planning to do other work around the home requireing stud finding not worth paying the money for a one of job.
the stub finder I use is
There is also a cheaper ryobi with a good reputation
I/N: 0374422
$49.98
The goal to mounting the bracket after locating studs is to try and span and solid fix to two studs it dosnt matter if they a little off centre. 2 studs will bare the weight , In your case use self drilling metal screws 40mm should do the trick Probably with counter sunk screw heads to match the tv mounting plate.
If you need a TV bracket a flat mounted style is best many of the other types flex badly under the load.
I/N: 0011974
$78
This bracket will do up to 98inch tv and 85kg over kill i say yes but tommorrow you may wish to upsize tv. Plus this bracket has a large span and array of mounting holes to align with any studs.
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Melski44. It's sensational to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about mounting a TV.
It's great to see that you've already received some excellent advice and recommendations from our knowledgeable members.
First, I'd suggest you pick up a stud finder that detects metal and determine if there are studs in suitable locations. If there are, you can use self-tapping metal screws. Failing that, you can bridge between the studs with a timber board and mount onto it. The third option is to use plaster fixings of a suitable weight capacity for your TV.
If mounting to the wall sounds a bit difficult, you might like to check out this handy step-by-step guide: How to build a TV cabinet with wall mount.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
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