wall mount tv - metal studs

whoiswes

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I just finished my basement, using metal studs for about 80% of the framing, including my media wall. I just added 3/4" plywood blocking where the TV mount was destined, and secured the blocking to the studs with PL and Spax screws.

I was able to hang off the mount (about 190 lbs) with no hint of flex or other stress on the wall.

Had I not been able to add blocking, I would have used toggle bolts, as cmdrdredd linked.
 

Midwayman

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We used snap toggles to put up very heavy cabinets on metal studs @ Great Lakes Naval Base.