Hello,
I have a swivel wall mount that extends 65 cm from the wall. On that mount, I've placed my 55-inch TV which weighs around 13 kg. I have mounted the bracket directly into the double drywall with 2 molly plugs and 2 wood screws because no studs seemed suitable. The idea is to have the TV against the wall but also frequently pull out the mount 65 cm, then rotate it 90 degrees and also use it at that angle. My question is simply whether this will put too much strain on the wall, what will happen, or is it something to worry about? I imagine the TV is never 65 cm straight out, but 65 cm out then angled 90 degrees and thus a different weight distribution? Here is a link to the mount: https://www.netonnet.se/art/ljud-bild/tv-tillbehor/vaggfaste-tv/andersson-wma-2-6/1006156.9106/ (weighs slightly more than 10 kg as well)
I have a swivel wall mount that extends 65 cm from the wall. On that mount, I've placed my 55-inch TV which weighs around 13 kg. I have mounted the bracket directly into the double drywall with 2 molly plugs and 2 wood screws because no studs seemed suitable. The idea is to have the TV against the wall but also frequently pull out the mount 65 cm, then rotate it 90 degrees and also use it at that angle. My question is simply whether this will put too much strain on the wall, what will happen, or is it something to worry about? I imagine the TV is never 65 cm straight out, but 65 cm out then angled 90 degrees and thus a different weight distribution? Here is a link to the mount: https://www.netonnet.se/art/ljud-bild/tv-tillbehor/vaggfaste-tv/andersson-wma-2-6/1006156.9106/ (weighs slightly more than 10 kg as well)
Oh... If there's possibly a chance to redo the plastering, I would do that and frame with 2x4 = 45x90 so everything stays put until you're heading to Fonus.... /matte
So you mean it won't work in the long run, at all?lilllasrne said:
I think Molly can handle 15kg .... (I think)Tegge said:
But I don't know when you've turned the TV around like 100 times
If you're alone with an adult, then fine, you can take a chance. If you have little ones at home, I really wouldn't take the risk.
As mentioned above. Remove the drywall and put some support behind it with two-by-fours. Another option is to take a sturdy board material and attach it (securely) on the wall's studs, then mount the bracket on the board. If you have painted walls, that solution can also be done really well!
As mentioned above. Remove the drywall and put some support behind it with two-by-fours. Another option is to take a sturdy board material and attach it (securely) on the wall's studs, then mount the bracket on the board. If you have painted walls, that solution can also be done really well!
It has held for a week so far. No little ones at home, but what’s the worst that can happen? I will frequently change the angle, what is most likely to happen? I read that a molly plug for double drywall took 20 kg. So, 2 of those take 40 kg, right? I imagine it will be like a lever effect, thus the TV weighs more for the wall. But the total weight is just over 25 kg (TV including the mount), shouldn't those mollys handle that? Right now, it’s holding firm, but we're thinking long-term.P pathal said:
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Every time you turn the TV, a little bit of plaster wears away in the fastenings. In a few months, the TV will fall down.
The worst that can happen?
I don't want to ruin the good mood, but it seems necessary. After this thread, it's likely you could be charged with involuntary manslaughter. To make it even clearer, if a child visits you and tugs ever so slightly on the TV, the child could have the TV fall on them.
For goodness' sake, the leverage created is not to be trifled with. Get an MDF board and paint it white or whatever color your wall is, and then mount it correctly on studs and attach the bracket to it.
I don't want to ruin the good mood, but it seems necessary. After this thread, it's likely you could be charged with involuntary manslaughter. To make it even clearer, if a child visits you and tugs ever so slightly on the TV, the child could have the TV fall on them.
For goodness' sake, the leverage created is not to be trifled with. Get an MDF board and paint it white or whatever color your wall is, and then mount it correctly on studs and attach the bracket to it.
There's a bench right under it, completely technically impossible for it to fall anywhere else but the bench in both angles. It hangs barely 10 cm above the bench.M Masthugg said:
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I don't think the fall will cause any major danger to the TV due to the low height. But is it just a matter of replacing an entire gypsum board with MDF then? Is it difficult? Will the gypsum gradually wear away so that the TV eventually falls in? If I put in an MDF board, do I go through the board and hit the stud when I mount the bracket?M Masthugg said:
If it is technically impossible (as you wrote) for it to fall down, then why be concerned?
I do want the TV to hang where it is, right? And I actually don't want the TV to fall onto the bench and maybe get damaged, it would be unfortunate with a brand new TV....
I have done so myself in all rooms.. that is, when I advance in house renovation, I tear down gypsum, insulate studs, gypsum, tape, spackle new freshTegge said:
It's not a super lot of work and if you're going to put on MDF/plywood on top, you might as well tear down the gypsum where the TV will be and studs with wood/gypsum ... after that, tape, spackle, paint, done .... plus you get a new feature wall to freshen up the home