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Outdoor TV Mount
Posted on 10/6/26 at 9:32 am
Posted on 10/6/26 at 9:32 am
We're looking to mount a TV outside on our patio but the wall is vinyl siding. Has anyone had any luck with this type of installation? If so, which mount did you use?
Posted on 10/6/26 at 10:23 am to Geaux14999
Use a regular mount. Use lag bolts into the studs with washer to span any gaps between the siding and mount.
If you can’t find the studs, heavy duty snap toggles should work because they’ll grab into the plywood. I’d use a small diameter long bit and make a couple holes and find a stud. Measure over 16” to find the next stud or if you have an existing outlet you can figure out where the stud is.
If you can’t find the studs, heavy duty snap toggles should work because they’ll grab into the plywood. I’d use a small diameter long bit and make a couple holes and find a stud. Measure over 16” to find the next stud or if you have an existing outlet you can figure out where the stud is.
Posted on 10/6/26 at 1:27 pm to Geaux14999
We used a stand like below, then put a sofa table in front of it. Looks like the tv is on the table, but it's not. This allows us to move it around the patio if need be based upon sun, and furniture configuration.
Posted on 10/6/26 at 1:43 pm to Geaux14999
like poster below said, use lag bolts if possible. have done this a few times with good successful (once you find the stud...)
Posted on 10/6/26 at 3:00 pm to dillpickleLSU
No problems with the vinyl getting smashed? We plan on replacing it with Hardie plank within the next couple of years but for now, its going on vinyl.
Posted on 10/6/26 at 4:14 pm to Geaux14999
That’s what the washers are for…
Posted on 10/6/26 at 4:21 pm to Geaux14999
Once you find studs, pre-drill pilot holes gently and use washers when you bolt on the mount. You can use rubber washer underneath a metal washer as well I guess.
Posted on 10/6/26 at 4:53 pm to Geaux14999
Odds are behind the vinyl has a vapor barrier, then OSB nailed to your studs. The OSB, should be 7/16”.
The TV weight shouldn’t be too bad.
Average weight of a 55” TV is a max of around 45-50 lbs.
The TV weight shouldn’t be too bad.
Average weight of a 55” TV is a max of around 45-50 lbs.
Posted on 10/6/26 at 5:08 pm to Geaux14999
Homeimpbydl@gmail.com if you want me to go give you a hand
Posted on 10/6/26 at 5:33 pm to Geaux14999
quote:
the wall is vinyl siding
There are studs behind that siding.
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