viciousknid

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I picked up a 42" tv and I'm wanting to put it up on my wall but the Wall mount suggestions wants it mounted onto 2 studs with 4 screws. However where I want to put the tv i can only use 2 screws in 1 stud in the center and then use two more on the ends into sheet rock for support since it wont reach across all 3 studs.
Can I get away with using 2 in the center stud and then 4 in the sheetrocK? The tv weighs less than 47lbs.
Below is a pic of what I mean. Each vertical line is a stud and the square is the mount. The TV is currently just up on my dresser with a platform under it for more height.

viciousknid

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Edit: I've thought about dropping the sheet rock and putting a coupld 2x4 supports across the studs but that would be more work I'd like to avoid.


btw. that's Germ X

00ChevyScott

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you've been here way too long

viciousknid

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lol.. yes I have.

And the tube to the right is toothpaste

BlackGMC

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go buy some 1/8 inch thick steel bars, and then cut them long enough to screw into the 3 studs mounting them horizontally, then attach the mount to the steel bars....

PappyDan

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cut a peace of 3/4 ply wood to go over the 3 studs.
mount your beacket to the 3/4 ply wood.
drill holes the size of screws, use at least 2 1/2 inch to secure the ply wood to the wall.
hang your tv and enjoy.

viciousknid

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both ideas had crossed my mind. I think the steal bars would look cleaner as I can paint them to match.
I'll see what I can find.

BlackGMC

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home depot should have the bars.

Spoolin

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Is the mount swivel or stationary?? If it's stationary you should be fine. Mine swivels and extends ALOT and I needed to put them in the studs. Also you can drill in a couple more holes in the center stud and mount it with 4 screws in the center and 2 in the drywall on either side. This is all assuming it's not a swivel mount. Just a thought

dlt76028

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the tv's not that heavy, I would just screw into the stud like you said and then use some 50lb mollys for the sheet rock.