Hi-
I'm a bit stumped trying to get this wall mount sorted out so I thought I would post here and see if anyone had any helpful advice.
I have a Chief TS525TU ( http://www.chiefmfg.com/Products/TS525TU ) mount and a Samsung UN55F8000 LCD.
After drilling a few holes and taking a peek inside the wall, I believe I have 2 layers of drywall on top of each other and then an air gap of 1.5 inches until another set of 2 layers of drywall. Essentially I have 1 1/4" of drywall | 1.5" of air | 1 1/4" of drywall.
I believe I have found a stud, but it appears to only be 1.5" in depth since that's the amount of open space in the wall between the drywall.
I can only find one stud. There isn't anything 16" or 24" to the right of the stud. To the left is a fireplace.
Here are my questions.
1. Can I use the 1.5" stud for the lag bolts that came with the wall mount?
2. Are toggler bolts good enough for the other 2 bolts that I need instead of a stud? Will toggler bolts fit into a space that only has a 1.5" opening for movement (how far to toggler bolts go into the wall)?
On the other side of the wall is the interior wall of a closet. I'm willing to use the inside of the closet to help fasten the wall mount to the wall.
Does it make sense to drill holes from one side of the wall through to the inside of the closet, and then mount 2x4s on the inside of the closet and have the bolts fasten to that? I'm thinking an 8" lag bolt that goes through the wall, through the 2x4, and then bolts to the back of the 2x4. Would this provide any more stability than the 1.5" stud and toggler bolts?
FWIW, the TV is 37lbs.
Any help/guidance/tips is appreciated.
I'm a bit stumped trying to get this wall mount sorted out so I thought I would post here and see if anyone had any helpful advice.
I have a Chief TS525TU ( http://www.chiefmfg.com/Products/TS525TU ) mount and a Samsung UN55F8000 LCD.
After drilling a few holes and taking a peek inside the wall, I believe I have 2 layers of drywall on top of each other and then an air gap of 1.5 inches until another set of 2 layers of drywall. Essentially I have 1 1/4" of drywall | 1.5" of air | 1 1/4" of drywall.
I believe I have found a stud, but it appears to only be 1.5" in depth since that's the amount of open space in the wall between the drywall.
I can only find one stud. There isn't anything 16" or 24" to the right of the stud. To the left is a fireplace.
Here are my questions.
1. Can I use the 1.5" stud for the lag bolts that came with the wall mount?
2. Are toggler bolts good enough for the other 2 bolts that I need instead of a stud? Will toggler bolts fit into a space that only has a 1.5" opening for movement (how far to toggler bolts go into the wall)?
On the other side of the wall is the interior wall of a closet. I'm willing to use the inside of the closet to help fasten the wall mount to the wall.
Does it make sense to drill holes from one side of the wall through to the inside of the closet, and then mount 2x4s on the inside of the closet and have the bolts fasten to that? I'm thinking an 8" lag bolt that goes through the wall, through the 2x4, and then bolts to the back of the 2x4. Would this provide any more stability than the 1.5" stud and toggler bolts?
FWIW, the TV is 37lbs.
Any help/guidance/tips is appreciated.