re: Adding a TV Mount to Brick Wall--How to Properly Support?

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Put a plate on the backside of the wall and secure all bolts through it.

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1/4" plate on the back side of the wall with a hole pattern to match the tv wall bracket. This will distribute the weight on the plate across the wall.

use an SDS masonry bit with a rotor-hammer drill to drill the holes through he wall.

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Put a plate on the backside of the wall and secure all bolts through it.

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and add a simple bracket or two to tie the plate to the studs. Remember, a 65" TV only weighs 55-60 lbs