Mounting 32 inch LCD on wall in bedroom, need help..

[Mark]

i just got a new 32 inch tv and want to wall mount it. what i want to know is what it the process of installing the wall mount. i live in an apt and dont want to have the walls turn into swiss cheese to a point where its unfixable by the landlord if i move out. my roomate told me not to do it because it requires going thru studs? i know what studs are but what difference does it make?

 

[FoBoT]

heavy things need to be attached to the studs
drywall isn't strong enough to hold heavy stuff

 

[DeviousTrap]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
heavy things need to be attached to the studs
drywall isn't strong enough to hold heavy stuff

Yup, and you can't tell (just by looking at the hole) whether it goes through a stud, or is just a whole in the drywall.

 

[NeoAaronX]

Buy a stud finder,... like $12?

 

[WTT0001]

Studs = the 2x4s in the wall, the only way the TV is going to stay up there Anyway, Studfinders work most of the time, or you can knock on the wall moving slowly sideways till you hear a change in tone Pop a hole through into the stud (if you hit it you will have resistance all the way as well as wood coming out, if you miss you will only have resistance for 1/2" or so and then nothing) Make sure you level it and secure it properly, if you can't get it or don't feel comfortable doing it then pay someone to do it for you

Good Luck,

WTT

 

[Mark]

here is what my room looks like

http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/2130/bedroomxo7.jpg

i want to keep the tv at the height and have the cable box, dvd player and xbox right below it...i want to get rid of the stand they're sitting on now. what are my options?

 

[ponyo]

Wall mount it. Don't worry about holes in the wall. Just get some joint compound and mud it later on before you move out.

Find the studs on the wall. If you're not too sure, you can use stud finder which cost under $10 at most stores.

 

[Mark]

thanks, but what about things like the cable box and dvd player?

 

[ponyo]

Originally posted by: Mark
thanks, but what about things like the cable box and dvd player?

you can put those where ever you want. Just buy some long cables online for cheap.

 

[homercles337]

Just pound some nails in the wall and hang. Enjoy!

 

[Indolent]

If you want it that height, and want to put stuff below, why wall mount it? Just get a decent stand with shelves.

 

[Mark]

because i cant find a stand that ill go that high.

 

[PCMarine]

Originally posted by: Mark
because i cant find a stand that ill go that high.

put the stand on milk crates?

 

[olds]

How heavy is the TV?
I am thinking of replacing our 27" CRT in the bedroom with a 32" LCD. I want to wall mount it too.

 

[SSP]

Duct tape it to the wall!

 

[Indolent]

Originally posted by: Mark
because i cant find a stand that ill go that high.

ahh, it doesn't look too high in the picture. I just assumed a stand that height wouldn't be too hard to find.

 

[z0mb13]

Originally posted by: SSP
Duct tape it to the wall!

this and power glue FTW

Also you dont need a stud finder. I am right here

 

[Mark]

its really hard to fnd unfortuanly. and the tv is 38 pounds.

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: z0mb13

Originally posted by: SSP
Duct tape it to the wall!

this and power glue FTW

Also you dont need a stud finder. I am right here

I bet you get all the studs.

 

[mrrman]

Originally posted by: NeoAaronX
Buy a stud finder,... like $12?

exactly

 

[Fayd]

wallmounting is silly for that height.

i have my 27" TV (non flatscreen... old panasonic) mounted with the bottom at about my standing height. it works out best for me.

if you want something that height... go to ikea, find a nice stand, and use that.