how to mount a TV up against this window?

[luv2liv]

since TVs are so cheap, a friend asked me how to mount her new 55inch 4k TV (30 lbs) up against this window. to advertise.
1- i was going to get 2 metal bar, drill into the yellow brick wall, to hold up the TV via the 4 VESA holes. Then i realize the vent duct is in the way. i wouldnt be able to squeeze my drill and bits , i would need clearance of about 15inches. no idea how easy it is to remove the duct and put it back.
2- how about custom make a "Z" metal bar to hold the TV via the VESA holes. the bar will go downward towards the ground. the countertop will press against the bar so the TV wont tilt backward.
3- TV ceiling mount? but for some reason, i cant pop the drop ceiling tile to see what's above. that tile is shut tight and not budging at all.

 

[Greenman]

There a couple ways of doing it, but the very first question is, do you want to accept the liability of doing it? If that tv falls on someone's head your name will be on the suit. I doubt you carry commerical liability coverage.

 

[paperfist]

The back of the TV is going to be in the customer's faces while they eat?

Sounds like potential problems.

I wonder what ever happened to those TVs they went on like window tint...

 

[Humpy]

After the issue of liability is addressed I would say a quality ceiling mount, with the proper capacity, installed per the instructions is way to go.

Keep in mind someone will probably hang a bigger TV or start swinging on it at some point in the future.

 

[luv2liv]

they rarely sit and eat there now as it is near the entrance and where the cashier is taking orders and accepting payment. the joint is a take out.
i really want to do a ceiling mount too. will have to come back and see what the heck is on top of that ceiling tile cause it wont budge. the other tiles nearby can pop easily.

 

[ch33zw1z]

https://youtu.be/SXn-7DDGSL4

Just a thought. Personally, I wouldn't hang a TV there.

 

[luv2liv]

https://youtu.be/SXn-7DDGSL4

Just a thought. Personally, I wouldn't hang a TV there.

wow thats really cool. im not sure if my 900 lumens projector will be adequate in broad daylight though. i wonder how many lumens is needed
thanks!

 

[Micrornd]

Hard to tell from your pictures, but it looks like the place is separated in to 2 distinct areas.
As to 55", does she realize how much that will restrict the natural lighting coming through the window?
A lot of customers don't like eating in a windowless box, even if they don't sit by the window.
They like to be able to see outside, especially during the day.
Just something to consider

 

[ch33zw1z]

Hard to tell from your pictures, but it looks like the place is separated in to 2 distinct areas.
As to 55", does she realize how much that will restrict the natural lighting coming through the window?
A lot of customers don't like eating in a windowless box, even if they don't sit by the window.
They like to be able to see outside, especially during the day.
Just something to consider

I tend to agree, and potential customers looking will say hey, there's people in there eating

 

[paperfist]

He said its more like take out now and hardly anyone sits and eats.

If that's the case I'd just set it on the counter and build a box around it so the back is protected and doesn't look so hideous. You could then dress up the back or use it to display menus.

 

[luv2liv]

i see the countertop has screws going into the black aluminum frame. the countertop is super sturdy too! what kind of screws/bolts were used? any idea? chances are the aluminum frame is hollow and not solid.
i bet i can use 2 steel bar to hold up the 30lbs tv with bolts into the VESA mount as seen here. red dots indicates screws:

then use a plastic or metal sheet to partially cover up the back of the TV so kids wont yank out the cord or something.

 

[Greenman]

i see the countertop has screws going into the black aluminum frame. the countertop is super sturdy too! what kind of screws/bolts were used? any idea? chances are the aluminum frame is hollow and not solid.
i bet i can use 2 steel bar to hold up the 30lbs tv with bolts into the VESA mount as seen here. red dots indicates screws:

then use a plastic or metal sheet to partially cover up the back of the TV so kids wont yank out the cord or something.

That would work. You might want to look at threadserts, might get a better bite in the aluminium.

 

[slashbinslashbash]

Get 2 2x4's. Slide them behind the back of the countertop, oriented in an upright position... hopefully there is enough depth there? What would the 2x4 rest on top of? It's hard to tell.... looks like maybe the window frame? But if you can get 2 2x4's upright, resting on the window frame, screw them into the countertop (from the bottom part of the counter support). That will be plenty enough to support a 30lbs TV (assuming as you said the countertop is super sturdy already).

If there is space, you can put the 2x4's in the middle where the VESA mounts are. If there isn't, you will have to put the 2x4's out to either side (running vertically on both sides of the TV) and then have an extra piece running horizontally (metal or wood, whatever) to mount to the TV. Paint it all black, it will look fine. The nice thing about 2x4's is that they should fit perfectly in the space and be held in place.