Can I cut out the drywall and install this directly to studs so the TV sits closer to wall?
1002019
Short answer: you could but... Explanation: The whole beauty of buying this mount is that it is very maneuverable, so if you pulled it out at all, then you'll be able to see your "handiwork" behind the TV. Given that doing this will only save you about a 1/2" of drywall material, only seems negligible since it does sit out 2-3 inches. If want a mount that keeps your TV snug against the wall, this is not the one for you. Just make the one you buys still gives you access to the back of the TV as needed.
1002020
i imagine you could do that. i did it with my other tv mount so i could make sure it was secured in the center of the stud. then i just drywalled close to it then put a cover on it.
1002021
The back plate is big so you would have to cut out a lot of drywall but it could be done.
1575110
You could, but doubt you would want to. At best you would have to remove/replace one screw on each side - while leaving the wall mounts in place.
1250747
Yes, but your issue is whether 2 studs are where you want the TV placed. As the wall plate is about 19", it means you can have a maximum offset of about 3" from a stud (16" OC). If you want to slide (side-to-side) the TV more than 3", you will need a mount with a longer wall plate. There's one with a 27" wide plate which means you can mount it (one arm) almost 11" from a stud vs. 3" of this mount.
689272
I mounted mine to a stud. But I have a larger tv. It would depend on how much your tv weighs.if possible I would take the safe route.
1664237
I wouldn't. It depends on the strength of your wallboard and the weight of your TV. Also if there is any possibility that someone (a child, or a handicapped/elderly person) or animal is going to grab and pull down on the bracket. Extended you get a moment are of about 10 inches, then you could turn the screen and add another 8 to 10 inches. That is probably enough to rip the anchors out of the wallboard without too much force.
1646763
never had this idea, it is big and heavy, you could do it if you build supporting shelf for saw underneese of cutting line ,but I made this job done using regular framing saw with 7" metal blade for straight line cut and finished studs with sawzall , if you talking about Drywall Steel Studs
1052924
Yes, but if possible, add blocking in-between studs and screw into the blocking.
2189621
I believe that is an option. I screwed this straight into the entertainment shelf to get the proper angle. I have plaster walls that may easily crumble around the screws if pulled, so the wall was not an option for me.
242104
You can install this easily on drywall (no stud) using 1/4-inch "strap toggles" bolts. I got a six-pack for $8 to install my 70" TV on an articulating mount. Very good product that allows you to only drill a 1/2-inch hole versus a 3/4-inch hole required for Molly/toggle bolts of the same size.
1682162
I have this mount directly to drywall with very good anchors from home depot. DO NOT use the simple compression anchors. Get the WingIts World's Strongest Fastener. You wont regret it. I have a 32 inch tv and a cable box. Sorry, dont not use the second shelf.
816433
That's really not possible. The weight will pull any toggles right out of the wall and take a big chunk on drywall with them. Your best best if you can't get into the studs is to mount a piece of 3/4" cabinet grade plywood or another very strong backing material to the wall studs and then mount the shelf to the plywood. We did that and then painted the backing the same color as the wall and you really can't even see it. Keep the size of the plywood limited to a minimum. We cut ours the height of the shelf unit (with brackets) and then the width to the width necessary to secure to the studs. Mine is loaded with hanging pots and then other items on the shelf.
1807427
I really don't know. But if so you would have to buy the wall mounts. Because they are not included with the television
700795
I wouldn't think it would hurt the stud, now I don't have enough information but if the screws are broken and protuding past the sheetrock were you can physically see them I would simply remove the remaining screw (discard it) and patch the hole and then if needed paint it. The next renter may or may not want to put a tv bracket there so it would be best to cosmetically make it as good as possible.
1895119
Yes. Notice the picture, the horizontal frame is the backing which attaches to the wall and there are plenty of holes in it to correspond to your stud locations. The two vertical pieces attach to the TV, and you just hang the TV on the horizontal frame attached to the wall. Two man operation at the end though to hang the TV.
2243186
Yes, you have to mount it on stud, concret, or brick wall. It is totally unsafe if you mount it on hollow drywall. An electronic stud-finder for around $20 will help you to get a safe work done, and will prevent your TV from fall-and-break.
1986028
No way it would work unless you aren't planning to actually store anything inside. No need to drill into the studs because the material the cabinet is made from is basically cardboard that has been glued together. The drywall itself is probably 10-15x stronger than the cabinet.
1225216
No, I see no way to do that. Wall mount only unless one wanted to do some serious modifications.