Help with fixings for 46" wall mount

[Dodgy Bob]

Hi,

Sorry if this has been asked before, I did a scan through the other threads but couldn't see anything that would help.

My problem is that I explained to the builder what I wanted and it didn't work out. I had a brick wall where the TV was to be mounted, but due to the amount of cables he wanted to put up a stud wall on it and then plaster. I marked on the brick wall where the TV bracket was going to be fixed and asked that he put studs where the screws were to go.

When I got home he had built the stud wall and plastered it. I've since found the studs and they don't line up with the bracket, they are too far apart. So I can either fix the top or the bottom of the bracket to a stud but not both. (I also asked him to make the stud wall as thin as possible as the room isn't too big, he said I would lose about 2". Ended up losing about 6" .)

What can you recommend for :

a) Should I fix the top or bottom part of the bracket to the stud, and with what?

b) What should I use to attach the other part of the bracket to the plasterboard with?

It's for a Samsung 46" LCD, the mount is a flat on the wall one with tilt.

Thanks for your help.

Bob.

 

[Member252055]

Hi

For this TV and with most brackets you should fix the top of the bracket to the stud. On most universal brackets the top takes all the weight and the bottom is simply for securing the arms. For the other fixings along the bottom you can use toggle type fixings like these; Fischer Spring Toggles M6 x 75mm Pack of 20 - Screwfix.com, Where the Trade Buys

The next thing you should do is find a new builder...

Hope this helps.

Regards
Graham

 

[BradG]

Hi

I advise on these for a living.

The BT8422 would be a good choice for you as you fix the bracket at the top and havng the vertical rails on to it.

Take a look here
BT8422 LARGE FLAT PANEL WALL MOUNT