Is it safe for drywall? Ha My wife thinks the weight of the tv will rip the whole wall down.
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I ended up mounting it above my brick fireplace using concrete lug bolts so I wouldn't be the best person to ask about drywall installs. But I think if you do it correctly you should be fine. Regardless of the weight of the TV I would get some heavy duty drywall mounts from home depot.
2052350
I put my mount up myself. It was easier than I thought. Make sure you locate your studs the mount is vary safe if mounted to studs.
1110566
I live in earthquake country and would have to agree with the others who suggest using a flat board/surface the length and width of the top shelf under the TV, and only if it's a flat screen model. Since the shelves are adjustable, I'd consider lowering the middle shelf and putting the TV there.
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I screwed it to the studs; It has been holding my 55" TV for over 4 years. Hanging over 70 pound on a drywall, without studs, may bring the wall and TV down.
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it should be ok to use inside but only is it attached to a stud, it will not hold much weight if just in drywall alone.
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No, but I wouldn't recommend anchoring it without them if it's only drywall. The piece is fairly heavy. Even if you're not planning on placing your tv on it, I'd be afraid of it coming off of the wall.
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I don't recommend it. Check the specifications to see the maximum weight recommended. You will probably be using the unit to hold a receiver or other components, and if you add the weight of the TV to that, it's probably more than the unit can hold. Of course, if you have a small TV, and no components, it could work. But don't risk the whole unit ripping out of the wall, with all your stuff crashing to the floor. I mounted my TV on the wall with a Cheetah mount, and it works and looks great. I keep the top of the unit completely clear, since there's plenty of room for your components on the lower shelves. I don't recommend it. Check the specifications to see the maximum weight recommended. You will probably be using the unit to hold a receiver or other components, and if you add the weight of the TV to that, it's probably more than the unit can hold. Of course, if you have a small TV, and no components, it could work. But don't risk the whole unit ripping out of the wall, with all your stuff crashing to the floor. I mounted my TV on the wall with a Cheetah mount, and it works and looks great. I keep the top of the unit completely clear, since there's plenty of room for your components on the... » Read More I don't recommend it. Check the specifications to see the maximum weight recommended. You will probably be using the unit to hold a receiver or other components, and if you add the weight of the TV to that, it's probably more than the unit can hold. Of course, if you have a small TV, and no components, it could work. But don't risk the whole unit ripping out of the wall, with all your stuff crashing to the floor. I mounted my TV on the wall with a Cheetah mount, and it works and looks great. I keep the top of the unit completely clear, since there's plenty of room for your components on the lower shelves. « Show Less
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Hey Sandra! I think it will be alright! My tv is a 50" and super heavy! At first I was so iffy about mounting it, but once all screws were in an everything was mounted, I felt more calmer about it. Mine has been hanging up for close to a year,& I love it!
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Generally you should mount to a stud. But for a 19" TV you'd *probably* be ok using drywall anchors. The big home improvement stores carry them. They support different loads (I've seen them up to 75 lbs), so check the package.
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Hi. If you're dealing with drywall, I used WingIts MAWSD35B24 Master Anchor Super Duty for Drywall, and they work like a dream. They can definitely handle the weight - no problem. Good luck!
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Based on what I experienced, there would be no problem with the unit supporting the weight of the TV. I'm assuming that the TV is one of the newer flat screen LCD/LED TVs. I'm also assuming that the supports of the unit are mounted into the wall studs.
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That is how we installed our's. Put a nice stained board up for stability & put the mount on it. When we fold the TV up to the ceiling we attatch a bungie cord across it incase we hit a hard bump just to be sure the clame doen not bounce loose. Seems to work great.
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.
1806450
I would say yes. Just confirm your TV weight versus the rated hold weight (100+ lbs, I believe?). I would recommend you use the wood screws provided drilled into wall studs, instead of drywall anchors. Once I had the mounting plate installed, I hung from it by my hands (I'm 175lbs) and it was solid.
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No. It might work for a while, but the weight of the TV would be placed on the spring release mechanism. It would eventually work itself loose, and your TV would fall on whatever was below it. Most likely you'd end up with a broken TV, and whatever else below it destroyed as well. (game systems, stereo system, and so on.)
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I'm using it to hold a 40" Visio TV without any problem. The key is to be sure that you sink mounting screws into studs and don't rely on just drywall to support the weight. The instructions say to screw all four corners into studs. That's fine, if that places the TV where you want it on the wall. It didn't for me. So, I positioned the mount where I wanted it and sunk two lag screws through slots in the mount directly into the center of a stud. I then used screws fastened into drywall anchors at the four corners. Works fine. The two stud-mounted lag screws provide way more than enough strength to support the weight of the TV and the drywall anchors prevent any twisting torque from being exerted. I'm using it to hold a 40" Visio TV without any problem. The key is to be sure that you sink mounting screws into studs and don't rely on just drywall to support the weight. The instructions say to screw all four corners into studs. That's fine, if that places the TV where you want it on the wall. It didn't for me. So, I positioned the mount where I wanted it and sunk two lag screws through slots in the mount directly into the center of a stud. I then used screws fastened into drywall anchors at the four corners. Works fine. The two stud-mounted lag screws provide way more than enough... » Read More I'm using it to hold a 40" Visio TV without any problem. The key is to be sure that you sink mounting screws into studs and don't rely on just drywall to support the weight. The instructions say to screw all four corners into studs. That's fine, if that places the TV where you want it on the wall. It didn't for me. So, I positioned the mount where I wanted it and sunk two lag screws through slots in the mount directly into the center of a stud. I then used screws fastened into drywall anchors at the four corners. Works fine. The two stud-mounted lag screws provide way more than enough strength to support the weight of the TV and the drywall anchors prevent any twisting torque from being exerted. « Show Less
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I don't think the weight will be an issue if you have it mounted to the wall studs. I would make sure that the wall mount will match up to your model of TV. This model of wall mount can be a challenge to reach your hand behind to make adjustments to the angle also.
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It's called 'simple connect'. That means that it will probably let go with any extreme weight on it. It really is designed for newer light weight TVs. Just my opinion.