Lath and plaster wall anchors tv#

Lath and plaster wall anchors tv#

For a 50Lb TV as long as at least 2 of 4 holes hit a stud then using toggles in the other holes is fine.Īs an alternative to the plywood method others have suggested for spanning multiple studs is to use a 1/4' thick aluminum or steel that way you can drill and tap threads into it wherever you need, and it can be painted to match either the wall or the mount. So assuming that there is a stud on either side of the arch between 1.5' and 2.5' inches from the edge of the arch should be hitting the meat of a stud. Plaster is typically 7/8' but could be anywhere from 1/2' to 1' then 1/4' lathe, and the studs could be 1.5'-2'. Just looking at that wall I'd go in from each edge of the arch 2' and drill predrill a small hole to check for the studs. For what it is worth, we really like our frame tv but mounting options are not as forgiving as other tv's. I would be comfortable mounting the frame tv in just drywall with the nylon toggle bolts that I used.Īdding the plywood behind this would not give you the look of the framed art like intended. You have to remember that with the way these brackets work they are almost totally putting a shear force on the wall/anchors, not really a pull out kind of force. I don't know much about lath and plaster walls as I haven't dealt with them much but from a few I have torn out to build showers they were pretty strong walls and I would think the toggles would work fine. If you can't get a stud at least in one hole on each bracket then you might have to consider other options.

You do need all the holes but I don't believe all are needed for weight bearing based on my experience. I hung a 65' Frame tv over my fireplace and was able to get at least one screw into a stud on each side, so I was fine with that and then used the nylon snap toggle bolts for the other holes. For reference, even an outlet cover behind the tv causes problems. If so, the plywood option has negative impacts and will look like poop. Those look like the brackets for the samsung Frame tv. I'd honestly prefer to leave the wall alone but that is another discussion! Hopefully it will mount incognito and will look like art. I don't want to hack up the wall if I don't need to. I'm trying to make this somewhat reversible/minimal impact. an option for these types of walls?Ģb.) If I can't land on a stud - can I just use toggle bolts/anchors/etc? This TV weighs 50lbs A few questions:ġ.) Any better way to verify I have found a stud? Especially before I start drilling?Ģ.) If I have to put at least one mounting bolt outside of a stud - are toggle bolts etc. There are specific guidelines on which holes I need to use.Īssuming I have found a stud (a unverified IF), then at least one of the 1 of 3 bolts will not land on a stud. I tried a regular stud finder, a magnet, etc and looking around online, this seems to be the ticket. I *think* I have found a stud using a Zircon metal detector stud-finder (finds metal - theoretically finding nails along the vertical studs). I stuck a boroscope camera in there and can see the lath boards. I checked behind the sconces and there is a small hole for the wiring. This TV is gong to cover up the arch, but appear to rest on the ledge. There is an arch inset into the wall with a wooden ledge. This is a 1930's home and though I would prefer not to, we have decided to hang a TV in one of the rooms. I don't have any experience with these older homes and could use some input.