No wall studs means no hanging TV right?

[jtvang125]

I've been thinking of hanging my 54" panny so that I can place my center on the top shelf of my stand to be more within ear level. It's too low on the second level and the sound seems to be coming from the floor. I have one of those wall stud finder but when I run it across the area I want to hang the tv the studs are too far apart. Without major wall work I guess I'm out of luck?

 

[yh125d]

What are they then, 24" centers?


Go to lumber store

buy an 8ft 2x4

cut into 2 26" lengths

Screw 2x4's to wall studs perpendicularly with the wide side flush to the wall

Secure wall mount to 2x4's



It'll be 1.5" farther out, and from wide angles you'd be able to see the 2x4's but should work great

 

[fralexandr]

how far apart are the studs? i thought there was a building code for something like a 2' or 3' max between wall studs or something >.<

 

[thegimp03]

I believe Samsung makes a wall mount that hangs the TV like a picture. I'm not sure if it's just for Samsung TV's though. I just found out about it recently because the guy next door hung his 55" Samsung on the wall of his rented condo using this mount.

 

[Vadatajs]

Not really, you can get a TV stand that has an integrated mount.

I have this one, which is good for up to 60".

The good thing about a stand versus a wall mount, is a stand (usually) has a pivot so you can angle the tv.

 

[Modelworks]

Wall studs are generally 16" on center. Might want to check that the stud finder is working. Otherwise a cheap piece of plywood screwed to the studs then mount to that. Can be painted/beveled to blend in.

 

[Smoove910]

If it is an exterior facing wall, most chances are you will have a crapload of insulation between the studs (hard to hide wires). Also agree with Modelworks, the studs should be 16" on center...

 

[The-Noid]

Outside wall probably as an interior wall that is 24 inches, make sense.

Just go buy a 1x6 or 1x8 piece of OAK. I have hung many TV's this way. Works very well. If I can hang on it at 180lbs, it can hang a 60lb plasma. All the TV's have gotten much lighter.

 

[BTA]

Wall studs are generally 16" on center. Might want to check that the stud finder is working. Otherwise a cheap piece of plywood screwed to the studs then mount to that. Can be painted/beveled to blend in.

This.

 

[yh125d]

It's not uncommon for older houses to have up to 18" or 24" centers, particularly on interior walls as yoxxy said

 

[sivart]

I've been thinking of hanging my 54" panny so that I can place my center on the top shelf of my stand to be more within ear level. It's too low on the second level and the sound seems to be coming from the floor. I have one of those wall stud finder but when I run it across the area I want to hang the tv the studs are too far apart. Without major wall work I guess I'm out of luck?

Get a 65" TV...if the studs are too far apart you must get a bigger TV :twisted:

Some of my interior walls are 24" centers (2002 house), but the exterior (or load bearing walls) are 16" centers.

 

[Modelworks]

What is with the not using 16" centers throughout the home ? Have building cost gotten that high ? Every house I have owned has had 16" centers on all walls. Seems like it would complicate things for builders to do it the other way and the lumber cost isn't that much greater, it only cost 1 more 2x4 per 4ft wall.

 

[The-Noid]

Inside walls are just for hanging sheetrock. They are generally 2x4 instead of 2x6 as well.

 

[bendixG15]

Inside walls are just for hanging sheetrock. They are generally 2x4 instead of 2x6 as well.

Funniest thing I read today ....

 

[The-Noid]

Funniest thing I read today ....

They are though. If you already have an exterior wall of cement or foundation the interior wall serves little purpose. Insulate + run wires + sheetrock. Don't need a full 2x6 exterior wall.

Usually 24 inches and 2x4.

 

[yh125d]

They are though. If you already have an exterior wall of cement or foundation the interior wall serves little purpose. Insulate + run wires + sheetrock. Don't need a full 2x6 exterior wall.

Usually 24 inches and 2x4.

You're right. 2x6 interior walls are generally not common nor necessary. That's why everyone builds them with 2x4


But ever heard of a load-bearing wall? Just about any house will have some.

 

[The-Noid]

Conversation was related to a wall that already an exterior wall though.

Definitely not a load bearing wall and the reason it had 24 inch on center and not 16-18 inch.

Read whole thread...

 

[yh125d]

Conversation was related to a wall that already an exterior wall though.

Definitely not a load bearing wall and the reason it had 24 inch on center and not 16-18 inch.

Read whole thread...

Wait what? We don't know that the OP's wall is interior or exterior, or that it is in fact 24" centers

My comment was to say that there is definitely more to interior walls than just something to hide wiring and put sheetrock on.



And I was raised in a house with 24" centers on load-bearing walls

 

[brainhulk]

I would bolt to one stud and then see if heavy duty toggle bolts or anchors were enough to carry the load where there is no stud

http://www.lowes.com/pd_115385-10337...Dtoggle%2Bbolt

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053

also use a strong rare earth magnet to double check where the studs are(they locate the nails that are in the center of the studs)

 

[Number1]

I would bolt to one stud and then see if heavy duty toggle bolts or anchors were enough to carry the load where there is no stud

http://www.lowes.com/pd_115385-10337...Dtoggle%2Bbolt

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053

also using a strong rare earth magnet to double check where the studs are(they locate the nails that are in the center of the studs)

I bolts at lowes are only rated for 59 lb. The other link does not work.

 

[brainhulk]

woops, this one is rated @ 100 lbs

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053

Buildex E-Z Ancor Toggle Lock 100 Pan-Head Self-Drilling Heavy-Duty Drywall Anchors with Screws

 

[brainhulk]

woops, this one is rated @ 100 lbs

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053

Buildex E-Z Ancor Toggle Lock 100 Pan-Head Self-Drilling Heavy-Duty Drywall Anchors with Screws

well i guess linking to home depot doesnt work

http://milo.com/buildex-e-z-ancor-toggle-lock-100-heavy-duty-self-drilling-drywall-anchor-25-pack

 

[Kanalua]

well i guess linking to home depot doesnt work

http://milo.com/buildex-e-z-ancor-toggle-lock-100-heavy-duty-self-drilling-drywall-anchor-25-pack

These work, and work well. I've used similar anchors for shelving that held tools in my parent's house.
My apartment uses hollow cement blocks on the wall in our bedroom where I mounted our 42" LCD on a 25" swing arm mount ( Monoprice! ). Used some masonry screws:

worked perfectly!

 

[BurnItDwn]

What is with the not using 16" centers throughout the home ? Have building cost gotten that high ? Every house I have owned has had 16" centers on all walls. Seems like it would complicate things for builders to do it the other way and the lumber cost isn't that much greater, it only cost 1 more 2x4 per 4ft wall.

It's scumbag builders cutting corners to make more profit. They can charge the same $$$ for the house, and save a bit on their costs...