Instructions say screw into center of studs but the brackets have 2 holes spaced diagonally an inch apart. How is this possible? If one is in the center the other will be an inch to the right or left of the stud! Instructions say screw into center of studs but the brackets have 2 holes spaced diagonally an inch apart. How is this possible? If one is in the center the other will be an inch to the right or... » Read More Instructions say screw into center of studs but the brackets have 2 holes spaced diagonally an inch apart. How is this possible? If one is in the center the other will be an inch to the right or left of the stud! « Show Less
1955336
Had the same issue. I just found the edges of the stud and made sure both screws weren't to close to the edges.
1955337
I used one stud and for the other I used a drywall anchor which can handle 75 to 100 lbs
1515893
The spacing of the screw holes are just a bit two wide for a typical house stud, I was able to sink one screw securely and angle the other screws in such a way that I was able to make it work, but unfortunately after doing this, I had to force the screw cover on. Now that is up it really is outstanding. Notably. If you had a wider stud it would go up no problem. Without a wide stud, the template is useless and it takes a bit of finess. Hope this helps.
1963327
I have not installed mine yet but according to the instructions there are appropriately space holes already on the back of the unit for mounting to wall studs. You need to supply your own lag screws for that though.
86971
First precisely locate the studs and mark the location of the edges. Hold the bar with flanges over the marks, and see if you can get a position that allows two screws at the top of the flange to hit a stud and one hole at the bottom to hit the stud. That is the preferred method. My studs are 16" on center, and did it this way without any wall anchors.
586929
The brackets had to be where the studs were. The bar slides through holes in the brackets., then gets screwed to the brackets. We had to cut our bar shorter due to a door. It works and looks great.
793645
It takes two screws to mount. If your're not going into a stud it would be good to use moly's with the screws. I honestly can't remember if they came with it but I'm inclined to say it didn't.
641784
there is some leeway but mine was able to be installed in 3 different studs. I went with smaller diameter grade 8 screws because the ones provided cracked a stud.
256513
I did. Because it was 24" long and the studs in my wall are 16" apart, I decided to install the rail diagonally so that both ends could have at least one screw go into the middle of a stud.
1741917
What matter is you screw directly to the wall stud. Typical stud spacing is 16″ on center and even on older houses is rarely greater than 24″ on center.
1295626
Find 2 wall studs and measure how far apart they are. In the US they are 16 inches apart. Buy a 1x10 and cut it 1 inch longer than the width of your studs. Mount the 1 x with 4 of the supplied lag bolts, 2 lag bolts on each end into the studs now bolt the mount to the 1 x. I purchased 6 more lag bolts like the one in the kit and used them on the mount.
1411490
Easy if you have a stud finder especially one that will tell you if there are wires in the wall. Cut out the space between the studs to exact dimensions of the box then slip in and screw 4 lag bolts to studs. I predrilled holes so not to crack the studs. Before ordering make sure your studs are the right spacing for the box. Do not over tighten screws or it will distort box and make door hard to open.
1975793
This is a very high quality, well-bulit mounting bracket......but, unfortunately it doesn't have an opening in the center of the wall mounted bracket. I also cut a hole (approx 2.5 inches diameter) in my drywall (between the studs), so that I could run my cables and wiring from the TV down between the studs, and then had them exit to the electrical socket, Dish Receiver, etc.. You can then use conduit to help hide the cables, wiring, etc, from being seen. From the start of mounting the wall mount untiul we were watching the TV set was approx 40 mins.Sorry for delay in answering your question, but I have been out-of-town ! This is a very high quality, well-bulit mounting bracket......but, unfortunately it doesn't have an opening in the center of the wall mounted bracket. I also cut a hole (approx 2.5 inches diameter) in my drywall (between the studs), so that I could run my cables and wiring from the TV down between the studs, and then had them exit to the electrical socket, Dish Receiver, etc.. You can then use conduit to help hide the cables, wiring, etc, from being seen. From the start of mounting the wall mount untiul we were watching the TV set was approx 40 mins.Sorry for delay in answering your... » Read More This is a very high quality, well-bulit mounting bracket......but, unfortunately it doesn't have an opening in the center of the wall mounted bracket. I also cut a hole (approx 2.5 inches diameter) in my drywall (between the studs), so that I could run my cables and wiring from the TV down between the studs, and then had them exit to the electrical socket, Dish Receiver, etc.. You can then use conduit to help hide the cables, wiring, etc, from being seen. From the start of mounting the wall mount untiul we were watching the TV set was approx 40 mins.Sorry for delay in answering your question, but I have been out-of-town ! « Show Less
127003
If the studs are too far apart, you could always lay down a base board that matches up to the studs, then mount the bar on top of that. I did this with my bar and it works like a charm. As for your question, The bar is not adjustable width-wise so your studs may not match up.
524051
The directions should be more clear. There is a piece of paper attached to the gate that tries to describe what happens. Basically set up the gate in your space. As you tighten the screws on the side the gap will get smaller and smaller. Eventually it comes together. You have to tighten more than you would think so don't give up.
897195
Don't know how that is possible because the mount points are 16" apart. There are 3 of them, one in the middle and one on each side. If you have 24' center studs and you put the center mount point there, the side mounts will not hit your studs.
1692758
u can change the distance between them. my studs weren't perfectly spaced where i mounted it.
175118
Well that a very tuff question. Because if I say one of the brackets . And you don't hit a stud. This would be very bad. I used both brackets an its still hanging. So for the money! I would rather be safe then sorry. Thats just me. Hope this helped.